Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, a resident of the Huntington on the Green condominium complex reported they found Jennifer Kesse's car in a visitor's spot in the parking lot. And that would be a really good thing.. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. 2. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. Anyone with information on this case can call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 if they wish to speak to a detective, or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS, if they wish to remain anonymous. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. They say they don't make a profit from the operation, though they do have a page on a website where listeners can donate to their cause. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. No, other than her statements.". What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. And say there may be some benefit to that. The podcasts often revolve around older cases and stimulate public involvement in solving crimes in ways not seen before, said Stephen Holmes, associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Central Florida, who has studied the Kesse case. UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. Gurd, a fifth-grade teacher in Tampa, and his partner Scott Jamison, a college athletics teacher in Gainesville, regularly meet in Orlando to investigate potential leads, Gurd said. January 24, 202115 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing, the familys investigating what happened to her and hope to have answers this yearABC 7 / WWSB / My Sun CoastNews Outlet. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. 2. Its been learn as we go, he said. But one series of photos caught their attention. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of ", "I think it's going to possibly go viral if he [Gurd] can hit home in one more episode or side bar," Drew Kesse said. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black Chevy Malibu was found in another condo complex parking lot approximately 1 mile away from where she lived. "We're still figuring it out.". We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. And no oneknows where she is.". Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. Investigators found evidence suggesting she showered and got ready for work that morning, and police believe she left her condo about 8 a.m., they said. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Few clues were discovered when Jennifer Kesse disappeared almost 15 years ago, but her father now says that new images of her abandoned Chevrolet Malibu indicate that she may have been attacked before going missing. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. January 24, 202115 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing, the familys investigating what happened to her and hope to have answers this yearABC 7 / WWSB / My Sun CoastNews Outlet. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Gurd, who teaches 5th grade math and science, had only listened to three podcasts all of them of the true-crime variety before deciding to start Unconcluded. He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. Her Black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home in Orlando. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. With no prior knowledge of audio production or investigations, he and a friend Scott Jamison, 34, of Gainesville started a podcast, called "Unconcluded," exploring the possibilities of what happened to the then 24-year-old who vanished from her Orlando condo in 2006. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. "They are definitely raising awareness again in a big way and the thoughts and people who have been sidelined seem to be finally coming out to speak. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 17 years: Her family hasn't stopped the search Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. I will take her anyway I can get her.. (Courtesy Orlando Police Department). (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. 3. After the Tennessee jewelry store worker episode, police officials instructed dispatchers to route any callers wishing to speak to a detective on the Jennifer Kesse, or any other missing persons, casedirectly to the investigator in charge, she said. More Videos Police later found her car parked at another condominium complex a mile away and grainy surveillance video captured the image of a person leaving the car and walking way. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Since that day in 2006, he has been contactedby scores of people and private investigators offering to help solve the case, only to be led down wrong paths or given misleading tips. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. Speaking into a basic USB microphone attached to his laptop, Gurd discusses with his partner ideas, suggestions, and potential leads in the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. "It looked like someone was thrown down on the top of the hood arms spread out and then dragged back, almost like off the hood, to the point where you can almost see fingers scribbling down the hood," Drew Kessetold Fox News. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. "The woman we talked to believes she saw Jennifer on Jan. 24, which was the day before she ended up being in the news," Gurd said. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. January 24, 202115 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing, the familys investigating what happened to her and hope to have answers this yearABC 7 / WWSB / My Sun CoastNews Outlet. The "engaging, smart and inquisitive" University of Central Florida graduate had just purchased her Mosaic at Millenia condo and was already making a higher salary than her father just two and a half years out of college, her father, Drew Kesse said. "It looked like someone was thrown down on the top of the hood arms spread out and then dragged back almost like off the hood to the point where you can almost see fingers scribbling down the hood," the father of Jennifer Kesse, who vanished without a trace in 2006, said. The determined parents have since admitted they dont expect to find their daughter alive but insist they need answers to find any sense of closure. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. Two days later, her black Chevy Malibu was found at an apartment complex in a high-crime area of Orlando, about a mile from her condo. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. One of the first and most popular, Serial, began in 2014 with a look into the 1999 murder of an 18-year-old Baltimore high school student. Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. The comments keep going on," he said. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. 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The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. For example, in a recent episode, Gurd interviewed a Tennessee woman who swears she saw Kesse inside a jewelry shop in the year after her disappearance with a man who she thinks was trafficking her. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Overall, he's spent about $1,000 of his own money on the podcast, which does not generate revenue, and usually records the broadcasts at night, after his 11-month-old daughter has been put to bed. In his podcast, Gurd interviews a woman who claims she saw someone who lookslike Jennifer Kesse in the Tennessee jewelry store where she worked in the months after she went missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared.