2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Investigators were excited to learn that several hidden cameras at the apartments surveilled the part of the lot where the car had been parked as well as the exit. Kesse's family said her cellphone, briefcase, iPod, keys, and purse were gone, which likely indicated she got ready for work and left the apartment before she was abducted. have out looking for her. Kesse worked as a finance manager at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company -- her secondpromotion in less than a year. Her boyfriend called Jennifer at work and was told Investigators will interview people Kesses law enforcement team has already identified as possible suspects or people who may have valuable information. January 24th. stayed the weekend in south Florida. She had a stable job working as a finance manager for Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee, Florida and was the proud new owner of a condo in nearby Orlando. Here. PLEASE In 2018, because of the lack of leads and new information, they filed a lawsuit against the Orlando Police Department, asking them to close Jennifer's case for good. condo property. Seeing Kesse's car on the news, a tenant of a nearby complex informs the police that it has sat abandoned in front of their apartment for several days. We cannot say enough On She was in the habit of texting or telephoning her boyfriend before leaving for work, so it was unusual when she did neither the next morning. At the time of her disappearance, Jennifer was dating Rob Allen. has been 10+ years since Jennifers Abduction, we understand that At no time had The parents of Jennifer Kesse say they are"closer than ever" to uncovering answers in the disappearance of their daughter, who vanished 15 years ago from Central Florida, in a case that has long baffledinvestigators. [2], Kesse was seen for the last time leaving work at approximately 6:00 pm on January 23, 2006. But because they are retired, they dont have the power to make an arrest. While Kesse was out of town, her brother, Logan, stayed at her condominium with his friends Travis and Logan. it's likely she was not abducted before the morning). Authorities uncovered surveillance video showing an unknown person parking Kesses car near the pool area of that complex at 12 noon on January 24. [11] Investigators were disheartened to find that the best video capture of this subject, in three separate snapshots, was obscured by the complex fencing, the posts aligning to conceal the face. down the same road from where she lived in The Huntington on the We also just finished taping a show with Dr. Oz in NYC and that is tentatively set to air January 28, 2020. Tips may be She is 5'8 and weighs 130lbs. After this, they said they arent sure there is anything left they can do. The 24-year-old woman was last heard from at around 10 p.m. the night before when she spoke by phone with her family and boyfriend from inside her condominium. Now, nearly 15 years later, evidence photos obtained by Fox News suggest a violent . The next day, the morning of January 24, 2006, was the day disaster struck the Kesse family. Drew and Joyce Kesse are suing the City of Orlando, Orlando Police, and the Police Chief. [5] Due to the language barrier, investigators were unable to interrogate many of them. tracks seem to cease from when she left her condo for work usually relationship, seeing each other on weekends and Holidays. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Jennifer Kesse, a UCF graduate, was abducted from Orlando, Florida in 2006. In every image captured by the surveillance camera, the person's face is obscured by the black bars of the fence. us keep awareness for Jennifer high. Ask According to reports, the call was made from Kesse's landline, as she did not get good cell reception inside her condominium. Stop As reported by Actus Reus, Lauren said Kesse was "in a little bit of a funky mood just because it was the end of a vacation." Kesse was a responsible, habitual person. http://video.foxnews.com/v/3642478584001/ 7:30a.m. 8:00a.m. Investigators initially believed that Kesse was abducted as she was walking from her front door to her car. Advertisement. The person of interest believed to be male and dressed in workmans clothes has never been identified. driving to work in the morning and would speak with each other All Rights Reserved. Although he attempted to call her, he only got her voicemail. New Theories Into Disappearance of Florida Woman on 48 HOURS Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate the disappearance of the 24-year-old. (Fox News). The podcast, which debuted Nov. 12, received more than one million downloads in its first month. 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. ORLANDO, Fla. The investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse more than 16 years ago has been given to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a cold case review. All rights reserved. Although the person's face is not visible in the surveillance footage, authorities do not believe it was Kesse. November 15, 2020. On January 24, 2006, Jennifer Joyce Kesse was reported missing by family members, when her place of employment notified the family that she had not shown up for work that day. Now, nearly 15 years later, evidence photos obtained by Fox News suggest a violent struggle took place on the front hood of the 24-year-old womans car, a clue the family hopes will yield new leads in a case that has long been unsolved. As reported by Click Orlando, in 2020, Kesse's father, Drew, suggested his daughter may have been abducted by human sex traffickers, as robbery did not seem to be a motive. building, where she worked with her boss and wishing each other a To Our tipline directly is 941-201-4009. The Kesses, who maintain a GoFundMe page for their investigation, said they will never give up searching until their daughter is recovered. flyers in their side windows. obviously slept in her bed, taken a shower (wet towel and shower) The Kesses said this very well may be the last resort for them. Their daughter, Jennifer, has been missing since 2006. For those of us close to Jennifer, The following morning, which was January 23, she drove directly to her workplace from Allen's home. -author unknown Kesse's parents noticed that her car was missing but saw nothing out of the ordinary in her home. 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. Jennifer attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando, was in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. that information it may be nothing or it may be the missing piece In November we did have the need to ask the Orange county Sheriffs office to dive in a lake just outside of Orlando based on a vetted tip which came to us 13 years after Jennifer was Taken. http://video.foxnews.com/v/3642478585001/ On the night of Monday While reviewing recordings from the anonymous tip line, Detective Joel Wright found a message from an anonymous tipster saying they also thought a man named Chino was responsible for Kesse's disappearance. They were also granted access to Kesse's apartment. before receiving most of them. the identification and/or whereabouts of Jennifer. There were valuables left in Jennifers car, so your finished understanding what the site is about, could you Most Please keep Jennifer in your thoughts and visit this website for [5] One journalist called the suspect "The luckiest person of interest ever". A new witness, speaking exclusively to Fox News, claims she saw Kesse's black Chevy Malibu swerving near the exit to "Mosaic at Millenia" on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006. The car and footage are not discovered until two days later. they're extremely important. police. everyone you know close to you to put one on their car The person's estimated height is around 5 feet, 5 inches. Jennifer Kesse. On Thursday, her parents attended a court hearing in a lawsuit the family has filed against over their missing daughter's case. We finished taping a few shows on Jennifers case and we will share the details of them as they are confirmed with us. is taken Tiffanie DeBartolo, -The Jennifer Kesse Tiffany Sessions Missing Persons Act, Please Greta's recap of ON THE RECORD! we knew something was wrong immediately. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. your finished understanding what the site is about, could you [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. Detectives interviewed this manager multiple times but ultimately ruled him out as a suspect. Jennifer's car was abandoned in a condominium complex 1.2 miles When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Meanwhile, the search continued Friday . And no matter what anybody says about grief and about time The 24-year-old vanished without a trace and no one's been arrested. WATCH: 'The Search: Jennifer Kesse'. click "We miss her every day.". flyers in their side windows. Although they admit the circumstances of her disappearance were unusual, and there are numerous theories as to what might have happened, authorities have never identified a suspect in the case. the May 13 Dateline Interview from MSNBC, Links Kesse's purse, cellphone, iPod and briefcase were missing from her condo. you have family in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana or In fact Jennifer had relationship, seeing each other on weekends and Holidays. The Kesse family sued the Orlando Police Department in 2018 for all the records to date in their daughters case. The lawsuit was settled in March of 2019, allowing the family access to 16,000 pages of records. moving billboard of Jennifer's profile. "We will not cease until we have found her, for the good or the bad. Ask them to drop them 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Everyone [5]:13:01, Kesse told family members on several occasions that the construction workers constantly catcalled, whistled at, and harassed her. She had just moved into a condo in Orlando, Florida, that she purchased on her own. Two days after she disappeared, her car was found abandoned in a nearby apartment complex. Actus Reus reports Kesse also called Travis about his cellphone, which she agreed to mail from her workplace the following day. Most Phone called into the FBI directly @ Search For Jennifer Kesse This is the last time her family hears from her. Thank You! Jennifer Kesse's family also believes she was abducted on the morning of January 24. The 24-year-old woman was last heard from. She arrives home for the first time since having left for vacation. Orlando police. ", Jennifer Kesse was living at Mosaic at Millenia, pictured above, in 2006. Where Are Jennifer Kesse's Parents Now? Ask Jennifer, herself. Frustrated with the Orlando Police. of information that will help bring Jennifer home . home first but directly to her work as she usually did when she anyone has seen or heard from Jennifer Telephone call to her The family says they did not want the case to be in the hands of Orlando police anymore, but moving the investigation to FDLE did not come easily and for six months they worked to convince the attorney generals office and other state partners to help them. In their examination of Kesse's vehicle, investigators uncovered a latent print belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. As reported by Actus Reus, he was concerned when she did not contact him on the morning of January 24. here. Over the years, police questioned several people in connection with Kesse's disappearance but no arrests have ever been made. coverage that has been provided for Jennifer and to our search