The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. "We don't want to air something on the podcast that's going to add to the misinformation that's already out there," Gurd said. Her Black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home in Orlando. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. Gurd also runs a Facebook group discussion page where people from all over the world discuss and debate the Kesse case all day, every day. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to 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. Investigators also uncovered a previously unseen fingerprint belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. In April, hebought a $100 USB microphone from Amazon.com that connects directly to his laptop, downloaded audio software and started the podcast from the guestroom of his home. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. 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," Drew Kesse, Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to, pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the. He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". 3. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. ORLANDO, Fla. - When FOX 13 last spoke with Jennifer Kesses father Drew in March 2019, he and his wife Joyce had just settled with the Orlando Police Department to receive their missing daughters case file, which was jam-packed with 16,000 pages of notes, videos and photos. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. 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. He has never been identified. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. (Drew Kesse). At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. The case so intrigued Shaun Gurd, a Tampa-area elementary teacher who heard about it from his wife, that he recently decided to start a podcast, along with friend Scott Jamison, looking into the details of the disappearance. I will take her any way I can get her., Anyone with information related to Kesses disappearance is urged to contact the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse said. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. How is that?". Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. 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. Its been learn as we go, he said. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. 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. 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. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. More Videos Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. When Tampa fifth-grade teacher Shaun Gurd first learned of the 11-year-old Orlando missing persons case of Jennifer Kesse, he grew obsessed with cracking the case. I don't claim to be. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. 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. We really havent seen the general public involved in this type of cold case exploration before these podcasts, he said. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Besides reviving forgotten cases, the podcasts also often embolden witnesses who may have been hesitant to speak up immediately after the initial crime, he said. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Its a new phenomenon.. The woman said she reported the sighting to the Central Florida Crimeline number but never heard back from detectives until she appeared on Unconcluded. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Erik von Ancken anchors and reports for WKMG-TV News 6 (CBS) in Orlando and is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist in the prestigious and coveted "On-Camera Talent" categories for both anchoring and reporting. 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. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. 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. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. 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. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio, At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, Grizzlies star Ja Morant to miss at least 2 games after alleged gun incident, How Paul Murdaugh testified "from the grave" to help convict his father, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Promising drug could provide alternative to statins, new study finds, Iran to allow more inspections at nuclear sites, U.N. says, NTSB to investigate in-flight turbulence that left 1 passenger dead. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. "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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. 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. The comments keep going on," he said. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. "This is just not a show that we listen to.". "I'm not going to solve this case. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Those with information about Kesse's case can call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300. cdoornbos@orlandosentinel.com, 407-650-6931 or @CaitlinDoornbos. "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". "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. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. 2. More Videos Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. 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. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. "I'm not an investigator. In Gurd's most recent podcast, Episode 7, he played a phone interview with a woman who he and his partner believe lived at Huntington at the time when Kesse's car was abandoned. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. If you look really close, it almost looks like someone was slammed down over the front hood, drivers side like onto the hood, and then almost pulled off of it. 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. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. As we read the files, the detectives on the scene say to the crime scene technicians, it seems as though there was a struggle on the hood, please see what you can do with that, he said. Unconcluded has reawakened the case and garnered more attention than Drew Kesse ever imagined, without having to reinsert himself into the emotionally draining world of the investigation, he said. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. In three months, "Unconcluded" has averaged about 175,000 unique downloads per month and nearly 1,400 people are members of a Facebook discussion page about the podcast. RELATED Dive teams search lake following new tip on Jennifer Kesse, missing since 2006, Were not in a direction of Jennifer yet, Drew Kesse said. No, other than her statements.". "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Is it the kidnapper? Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! 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. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. Unconcluded is the latest in a series of true-crime podcasts that have exploded onto the podcast scene, drawing millions of listeners and spawningparallel investigations into often decades-old criminal cases. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. His Facebook page at one point had more than 10,000 followers, but he shut it down when his family began receiving death threats, extortion claims and other sordid proposals, he said. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Today, In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinel. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Gurd hopes and believes that eventually his podcast will reach someone key to the investigation who doesn't know Kesse is missing, didn't think a tip was important enough to report it to police or was previously afraid to come forward.