Kesse's parents moved back to Bradenton, but their search for their daughter continues. Chino said he didn't know what happened to Kesse and passed a polygraph, according to CBS. It was given to the family after being examined by investigators, and they kept it garaged for a few months, in case it was needed. I think the poi is taller than the FBIs estimate. Jennifer and Rob returned from a vacation to Saint Croix in the US Virgin Islands on the evening of January 22, 2006. 12:00p.m. Only 1.2 miles (1.9km) from Kesse's home, surveillance cameras at an apartment complex record a person parking her car and walking away. Jennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. They told detectives Jennifer had previously complained to them about building workers who made her uncomfortable. Chino had lived in another building at Jennifers condo complex and was a former maintenance worker. Originally the person's height was They hopped in the car with their son and drove to her condo. Two days later, Jennifer's car is found at a nearby apartment complex. The last person to speak with Jennifer was Rob. Kesse was in love with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, with whom she'd been in a long-distance relationship for the last year. According to Drew, it looks like someone was thrown down on top of the hood, and he hopes this will yield new leads. There have been numerous reported sightings over the years, but Jennifers family doesnt believe any of them were actually her. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Jennifer Kesse seemed to have it all. Her parents moved into her condo to better help with the investigation. Jennifer is loved by us, her family, so many friends as well as strangers around our country and the world," the family wrote. Example video title will go here for this video. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Jennifer Kesse failed to report to work on Jan. 24, 2006. All rights reserved. Additionally, within this article, the video above is from November 2019. I have always felt that whatever they did to her was completed before the car was returned to where it was found. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. The next day Jan. 24 Kesse's parents got a call saying Jennifer hadn't shown up for work. The couple was on their way to the hospital for a cancer treatment. He said the family and private investigative team is ready to speak with any other law enforcement force. I wouldn't say that there's "no" evidence. Since our agreement to produce the documents in this matter, we have worked closely with their counsel and have turned over thousands of pages of documents and hours of recordings for their independent team to review and investigate. Examining the world of solved and unsolved cases. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The car was photographed and taken for forensic examination. Timeshares are big business in Florida. Not wanting to make the hours-drive back to her condo, Jennifer opted to stay the night at Robs residence. #621. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Detective Julius Gause of the Orlando Police Department wrote of the police at the scene, "While observing the front of the victim's vehicle, these detectives observed what appeared to have been someone being pushed across the head of the vehicle.". Five months after Jennifer went missing, Robs father died. However, her loved ones never gave up; even now, they work tirelessly to find Kesse, dead or alive. About a week before her disappearance, the couple had gotten back from a getaway in St. Croix. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. I believe it was unconcluded. When they tried dialing her, they got her voicemail. The last official police search for Jennifer occurred in February 2014. A graduate of Vivian Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida, Kesse attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando and graduated in 2003 with a degree in finance. According to Jennifers co-workers, he was very open about his attraction to her, and on the day following her disappearance had said shed likely been eaten by alligators. [5] The following items are known to be missing: her cell phone, her iPod, her keys, her purse, her briefcase, and the outfit she was wearing. However, on the night of Jan. 23, 2006, Kesse and Allen spoke on the phone with each other. I'm all for waterboarding too. No other leads regarding them were discovered. As reported by CBS, he also learned someone observed the workers disposing of a carpet from the condominium and replacing it with a new one on the day Kesse disappeared. (LogOut/ Little evidence found in 15 years since Jennifer Kesses - In 2018, the Kesses were given more than 16,000 documents and 67 hours of video and audio recordings. "It's painstaking work. Kesse spent her first night back in Florida at Rob Allen's place in Ft. Lauderdale. She wears clear contact lenses. "This person holds the key to solving the case," said Michael Torretta,a former federal agent and private investigator hired by the Kesse family. *This article was used as the basis for the 56th episode of John Lordans Seriously Mysterious podcast.*. Unfortunately, they couldnt tell what way the car went once it passed through the front gate. They obtained footage from two cameras, the first of which showed Jennifers vehicle pulling into the parking lot at around 12:00pm on January 24. Unconditional love is forever and unconditional. Unfortunately, there were no working surveillance cameras outside Kesse's condominium or in the parking lot, and nobody heard or saw her that morning. [3], When Kesse failed to arrive at work, her employer contacted her parents, who set out on the two-hour drive from their home to hers. While the area was searched by over 100 people, nothing was found. They contacted her friends to help distribute flyers along the route she took to work. It was deduced the vehicle had been wiped down by whoever parked it at Huntington on the Green. According to CBS News, they had a disagreement on the phone with the long distance part of their relationship taking its toll. The then 24-year-old had recently been promoted at work. In fact, she'd just moved into a condo there. It was learnt a married manager at Jennifers workplace had romantically pursued her, despite her refusing his advances. They also appear to be wearing black shoes. Jennifer has numerous distinguishing features, including a quarter-sized shamrock tattoo on her left buttock. The second camera caught the unidentified person walking along the outside of the apartment complex. We cannot see that persons face, ever, in anything we have, Drew told 10 Tampa Bay in a 2019 interview. He is the last known person to speak with her before her disappearance. Even did a lie. Actus Reus reports Rob Allen said Jennifer Kesse assumed the person knocking on her door was "a male upstairs neighbor" and did not get up to answer the door while they were on the phone. Of those they spoke with, they found the language barrier to be a hinderance. Its believed she may have had a stalker whod been watching her the morning of January 24, 2006 and decided to strike. Without evidence connecting Jennifer to a particular ring, investigators have very little to go on regarding this. Jennifers parents and her brother made the two-hour drive from Bradenton, Florida to Jennifers condo, arriving between 3:00pm and 3:15pm. Jennifer had a good relationship with her boyfriend, Rob Allen. I believe she got to her car to go to work when MORE THAN 1 ABDUCTOR ambushed her, forced her in her car and left the parking lot with her inside. In 2019, law enforcement divers searched Lake Fischer in unincorporated Orange County after the private eye identified a tip about somebody dumping a rolled-up carpet into the water several months after Kesse disappeared. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He has since gotten married and started a family. If we (the Kesses) did that, wed be in jail.". Thanks to Josh Hallmark ( [Host of the Karen and Ellen Letters, Our Americana and PLAYLIST] (http://www.our-americana.com)) for sharing what he's learned and researched over the last few years. [5] Her current boyfriend was also questioned but his alibi checked out, eliminating him as a suspect. Chino was serving time in prison for a statutory rape charge when He says a witness saw a man in a pickup truck stop at Lake Fischer and dump a 6 to 8 carpet into the water on the day Jennifer went missing. And police launched an investigation. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Its very difficult and slow fighting against the machine that is Orlando politics, but no one should be put through what is happening to us. Actus Reus reports Travis was Logan's best friend and Logan was one of Jennifer's former boyfriends. Alarmed at Kesse's uncharacteristic no call, no show, her employer contacts her parents, who begin the drive from Tampa to Orlando. Prior to the files being handed over to the family, the then-police chief of the Orlando Police Department gave his team six months to work the case. In fact, makeup on the counter and a wet shower seemed to indicate she'd just recently been there. According to reports, the call was made from Kesse's landline, as she did not get good cell reception inside her condominium. 8:10a.m. After years with no breaks in the case, the Kesses sued the Orlando Police Department for Jennifers files. All rights reserved. If alive, she would be 40 years old. I have always felt the abduction occurred in the morning of the 24th. Drew Kesse, whose daughter Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24, 2006, marked the upcoming 16th year since the disappearance in an update to his familys GoFundMe Wednesday. As reported by The Context of Things, the person in the video appears to be wearing a white shirt and white pants or white coveralls. Police then realized Attention was immediately placed on Jennifers friends and family, who were questioned. He is not considered to be a suspect in her case, as he has an alibi. It is extremely uncharacteristic of Kesse to miss work, be out of touch with her family, or leave her cellular phone turned off; it has been turned off since her disappearance. You can listen to #53 and #54 of unconcluded for this info. Missing person signs were posted. But, why would the abductor take the car if Jennifer wasn't in it? Theyve held numerous vigils over the years, and to keep her memory alive worked with the University of Central Florida to establish the Jennifer Kesse Criminal Justice Scholarship Fund. He tried to call her again at 9 a.m., and that call went to voicemail as well. [12] Investigators and Kesse's friends and family remain open to the theory that she fell victim to human trafficking but consider it less likely than others. The Monday after getting back was Jan. 23, 2006. 2020-10-25. Benjichu 1 yr. ago A housekeeper from Mosaic watched the POI video with police and said thats Chino. [3][4] Friends and family distributed fliers about Kesse that evening, and the Orlando Police Department organized search parties on foot and on horseback, as well as by boat, helicopter, car, and ATV.[5]. As reported by CBS News, Joyce also noticed her daughter left "makeup all over the counter" and that the T-shirt she apparently wore to bed was left on the floor. They spoke on the phone around 10:00pm. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Allen said Kesse called or texted him every morning before he went to work. The men working at the complex had laid carpet down that day. Frustrated by the police handling of the investigation, the Kessesdemanded the files be released to them in a legal battle that was unprecedented in a missing person case. 3) The final theory in the case states Jennifer was abducted after leaving her condo, either while walking to her vehicle or while driving to work. In December 2008, a prisoner named David Russ claimed to have information he would only tell Drew. WebWatch surveillance video of an unidentified person getting out of Jennifer Kesse's car. According to CBS News, they had a disagreement on the phone with the long-distance part of their relationship taking its toll. [5] Investigators deduced that the car had been wiped down. This theory is further fuelled by information Torretta learnt after the family obtained the police files. A $5,000 reward was also offered by Central Florida Crimeline for information leading to the location of her remains, but that too remained unclaimed. Chino said he didn't know what happened to Kesse and passed a polygraph, according to CBS . From there, the leads went cold. In 2016, despite never finding her body, Florida formally declared Kesse dead. Her family was left without answers and frustrations with Orlando police were mounting, but they weren't giving up. That night, there was a phone call between Kesse and Allen, who were back at their homes, which were about three hours apart. Their apartment was by the pool in either building 3 or 4. She had shoulder-length, sandy blonde hair and dark-coloured eyebrows. Lauren also said she thinks "the distance was becoming more apparent to her in her relationship.". When the men left the apartment, Travis accidentally left his cell phone behind. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Currently, the case is classified as endangered missing. I did not say that she was an eyewitness. or redistributed. Ive never heard that she actually witnessed anything. Allen says it was the last time he ever heard from her. And police launched an investigation. No one has identified this POI parking Jennifer's car, and Jennifer has never been found. The case garnered media attention. The only indication that something was wrong was a large boot print near the gas pedal and the fact the drivers seat had been adjusted. During an interview with CNN, Allen said Kesse was in bed while they were talking, and she expressed that she was still tired from the vacation and a long day at work. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Unfortunately, due to how little evidence is available in the case, no one can be positive if this is the reason for Jennifers disappearance. There has been no activity on her credit or bank cards. [5] The FBI was called in to help determine the person's size and gender, but could only say that the person stood between 5'3" and 5'5". [12], In May 2007, Kesse's company, led by David A. Siegel, offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her whereabouts, with a July 4 deadline and the stipulation that she had to be alive. She spoke with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, on the phone around 10 pm that night. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Her parents went ahead and moved into her condo, so they could help with the investigation. Our hearts continue to go out to the entire Kesse family, and our detectives will continue to investigate any new leads.". Chino was arrested in 2008 for the statutory rape of a teenage girl, and he was in prison when the detective interviewed him. In the hopes of bringing about new leads, the Kesses produced decks of cards with Jennifers image and description, and distributed them to local jails. 1. The Kesse family sued the Orlando Police Department in 2018 for all the records to date in their daughters case. What connections can be made? Times are approximate and based on witness statements: With no sign of forced entry or a struggle, investigators initially theorized that on the morning of January 24 Kesse left her apartment for work and locked her front door, only to be abducted at some point while walking toward or getting into her car. Her family was left without answers and frustrations with Orlando police were mounting, but they weren't giving up. The footage was sent to NASA for enhancement, but it didnt help with identification. She arrives home for the first time since having left for vacation. Chino said he didn't know what happened to Kesse and passed a polygraph, according to CBS. The person's estimated height is around 5 feet, 5 inches. She also recently returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend, Rob Allen. At that point, Chino was serving an unrelated sentence for statutory rape. Flashback to 2006 Kesse, then just 24 years old, had recently moved to Orlando and gotten a condo. He put the move on hold to look for her. A look into Jennifers cellphone records provided no clues as to her whereabouts, and it has been off since her disappearance. To my knowledge she was not an eyewitness. [5] One journalist called the suspect "The luckiest person of interest ever". On May 2, 2008, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 502, "The Jennifer Kesse and Tiffany Sessions Missing Persons Act", to reform how missing-persons cases are handled in Florida. She had the ability to light up a room, and was extremely loyal to her friends. This page was last edited on 27 March 2023, at 21:00. I can see her kicking and fighting from the onset. Over half of the units were unoccupied, and the security system had yet to be installed. [5] Her ex-boyfriend, recently upset and wishing to get back together with her, was also interrogated, but it was concluded that he had nothing to do with her abduction. JENNIFER KESSE DISAPPEARANCE: NEWLY RELEASED POLICE PHOTOS SUGGEST VIOLENT STRUGGLE. In 2019, law enforcement divers searched Lake Fischer in unincorporated Orange County after the private eye identified a tip about somebody dumping a rolled-up carpet into the water several months after Kesse disappeared. This week, the Kesse family, now living back in Bradenton, are beginning their seventeenth year without Jennifer. There is currently a $15,000 reward for information leading to Jennifers whereabouts. Her purse, phone and keys were not inside. ", Evidence photos previously obtained by the Fox News Investigative Unit suggest a violent struggle took place on the hood of the young womans car. "May the Universe shine a light on Jennifer wherever she may be and may her crime touch someones heart who knows the truth enough to speak up," the post concluded. They currently have no information regarding its whereabouts. 44mins. Wright was reassigned in 2010; and Florida formally declared Kesse MOO. They contacted hospitals and jails, and called Jennifers building manager to check on her condo. However, the case has drawn nationwide attention, and there are numerous theories as to what may have actually happened. [16][17], In December 2022, it was reported that the investigation into Kesse's disappearance had been turned over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) cold case unit. Kesse also called her parents and her brother Logan. Logan spoke to some of the construction workers on-site, but found them uncooperative. They'd actually just gotten back from a getaway to St. Croix about a week before she went missing. She had a boyfriend whom she loved, Rob Allen, who lived about three hours away in Ft. Lauderdale. Due to bars obstructing the view, investigators have not yet been able to identify this person. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Kesse's family also believes she was abducted on the morning of January 24. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Sometime between Monday, January 23, and Tuesday, January 24, 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Joyce Kesse vanished from her Orlando, Florida, home and was never seen again. "That four-month agreement has turned into three years and ten months and the department is still incapable of fulfilling their end of the agreement. As he explains, they would need authorities to help approach any potential suspects because trying to do it on their own would ruin a future prosecutor's case. Unfortunately, the camera only took images every two-to-three seconds, and in each the individuals face was blocked by fence posts. In 2016, despite never finding her body, Florida formally declared Kesse dead. Where is Jennifer Kesse? A passionate writer of true crime and unsolved mysteries. [3] On January 26, around 8:10a.m.,[10] her black 2004 Chevrolet Malibu was found parked at another apartment complex about a mile from her own. The only items missing were her purse, iPod, briefcase, keys, cellphone and her black four-door 2004 Chevy Malibu. The observed swerving may very well have been the abductors, including the driver struggling with her. You are using an out of date browser. 5:00p.m. 7:00p.m. Family and friends saturate the area with fliers that show Kesse's picture. The last known call Kesse made on January 23was to her boyfriend Rob Allen. You can't determine who it is in the video. We have covered her strange disappearance extensively. You must log in or register to reply here. The FDLE intends to interview people Kesse's law enforcement team has already identified as possible suspects or people who may have valuable information, and to retest evidence that Kesse's family says has never been retested. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. While Kesse was out of town, her brother, Logan, stayed at her condominium with his friends Travis and Logan. They were unable to determine their gender. Her mother, Joyce, said she noticed there was water in the corners of the shower stall and behind the shampoo and conditioner bottles. She spoke by phone with her father while driving home at around 6:15 pm, and then with her boyfriend at around 10:00 pm. They made Jennifer uneasy, as they would catcall, whistle and verbally harass her. Who are these witnesses who saw Jennifer struggling with someone driving her car on the morning of her abduction? Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. 3. Jennifer Kesse was a young woman who seemed to have it all, great partner, loving family, good job and a brand new condo Read more. [14] The case received state and national press attention at the time of her disappearance. Tips can also be called into the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300, 407-246-2470 and 407-246-2959, or via its Crime Line at 1-800-423-8477. While he acknowledged doing work in Jennifers condo, he denied any involvement in her disappearance. At some point, someone contacted the police to say theyd seen someone matching Jennifers description riding in a white truck. In May 2007, Jennifers company offered a $1,000,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. ", Binge the 11-part series at Spotify Podcasts. 8:00a.m. 9:00a.m. Kesse's boyfriendwhom she would normally call but did notcalls her on the way to work but it goes directly to voicemail. A $5,000 reward[13] for information leading to the whereabouts of her remains was available through Central Florida Crimeline. Although Kesse's neighbors have identified a number of the complex's construction workers, there were simply too many for authorities to track down and question. Theyve since hired an investigative and legal team to go over the information and pursue new leads, and have conducted their own searches, with the aid of other law enforcement agencies.
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