Updated on: July 7, 2021 / 12:11 PM / CBS News It's been more than 15 years since 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando condominium. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Jennifer Kesse, age 24, was a young woman who had a full life to look forward to with everything going for her. Shell be back, and he walked out. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. 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. Her father, Drew, said "she absolutely loved" the trip and "everything was absolutely fine" when they talked to her. A forensic examination of the car yielded little in the way of evidence, only a latent print and a small DNA fiber. Always struck me as something a person would wear if they worked in something like a janitorial/maintenance position, or was a painter. However, nobody saw the missing woman that morning or the previous night. Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. 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. [5] A search dog tracked a scent that led from her parked car back to her apartment complex, prompting detectives to believe that the suspect might have returned to her apartment's parking lot after abandoning the car. However, the case has drawn nationwide attention, and there are numerous theories as to what may have actually happened. It's insane. In the months following her disappearance, CBS News reported Detective Joel Wright said he believed Jennifer Kesse "got ready for work. 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. "Her cell phone that she had since she was 16 years old went to voicemail for the first time. Before joining News 6, Brandon worked at WDBO. 5. Her car was found abandoned almost a mile away from her home, yet her parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse, have never given up hope to find their daughter. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Kesse, then 24, disappeared Jan. 23, 2006, apparently without a trace. They climbed into the car with their. "This person holds the key to solving the case," said Michael Torretta,a former federal agent and private investigator hired by the Kesse family. 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. So, what does everyone think of the new details? As reported by Actus Reus, Joyce believes her daughter got up in the morning and took a shower in preparation for going to work. "It's painstaking work. She was not depressed, and she did not abuse alcohol nor do drugs. Were moving forward with our own investigation. Watch S1 E1. "What made me think that everything was a coverupwas that first meeting with the medical examiner," Mitch Credle said. In fact, they said it looked like she had just been there. Went outside of her condo locked the door on the way out. All rights reserved. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 3:00 p.m 3.15 p.m. Kesse's parents and brother arrive at her apartment. Monday evening, January 23, 2006 ,at around 10 p.m., Jennifer Kesse spoke to Rob Allen on the phone. Legal Statement. 3. TheBonesOfAutumn Best Contributor 2020 and 2021 . As reported by Actus Reus, he said the disagreement was "like any husband, wife, boyfriend, any couple might have." [3] A wet towel and clothes laid out, among other things, suggested that she had showered, dressed, and prepared for work that morning. Chino was one of the workers who did some repairs in Jennifer's condo one week before she disappeared. "We are filling in the puzzle and we have great hope of truly solving Jennifers abduction THIS year! The surveillance video took a photo every 3 seconds and each time, the person's face was obstructed by a fence post. There was nothing amiss in her flat, nor did investigators find anyone in particular that wanted to harm her. In December of 2018, the Kesses sued the Orlando Police Department for a copy of Jennifer's case files. Jennifer Kesse is seen here in an FBI missing persons poster. Just seeing this. By sundown, many of Jennifer Kesse's family and friends gathered at her condo and started to search for her. 00:00 00:00 Author: Claire. Actually certain drugs (legally or illegal obtained) are known to help fool a polygraph. He says it could have been one or more of these workers who abducted her. I didn't like it.". "Jennifer would never not show up for work. [3] His call to her went to voicemail. ORLANDO, Fla. 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. Jennifer Kesse, of Orlando, who went missing Jan. 24, 2006, at 24 years old. Kesse also called her parents and her brother Logan. The 24-year-old vanished without a trace and no. A viewer recognized the vehicle as one that was parked in a nearby apartment complex and called police. According to Torretta, "It's impossible to find those individuals. One of the things that Torretta discovered is that Jennifer wasn't the only woman living in the complex who was uncomfortable around the workers in the building. With this new information I am like 95% convinced it was one or two workers together. As we all know, Jennifer was unhappy with the workers in her complex as they made her feel uncomfortable. Well find it somewhere, said Drew. [5], The surveillance footage showed an unidentified "person of interest" dropping Kesse's vehicle off at approximately noon the day she went missing. Jennifer Kesse was deemed dead by the state of Florida in 2016. Kesse worked as a finance manager at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee at the time of her disappearance. However, what happened to Jennifer Kesse is a mystery to solve. She also recently returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend, Rob Allen. In the months prior to her disappearance, Kesse was promoted to project manager at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee, Florida, and had recently purchased a condominium at the Mosaic at Millenia in Orlando. They also say you can call someone you trust like a lawyer to get the information to them to contain your anonymity. Toll booth surveillance cameras confirmed she took her usual route back to Orlando. 8:10a.m. It started as a normal day for Kesse. "I always told the Kesses what I'd like to do with this investigation is put a puzzle together, one piece at a time," said Mike Torretta, the Kesses' private investigator. 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Kesse's parents noticed that her car was missing but saw nothing out of the ordinary in her home. In the years since. But everything was fine. Unfortunately, though, as she vanished the very next day, it did seem peculiar. The last known call Kesse made on January 23was to her boyfriend Rob Allen. These things don't happen to you," said her boyfriend, Rob Allen. January 24th will mark 17 years Jennifer Kesse has been Missing through the act of Abduction from in or around her Orlando home in 2006. However, her friends and family became concerned the following morning when she failed to report to work. It's been more than 15 years since she was last seen. The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse is a mystery that has left us all in suspense. Her abandoned car was found a mile away from her condominium. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Except for the Huntington on the Green surveillance footage, authorities have not disclosed any evidence suggesting what happened to the missing woman or who may be involved in her disappearance. [TRENDING: Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell rock superstar, dies at 74 | Opener for Bob Saget at Florida shows speaks out | Become a News 6 Insider (its free!)]. Detective Wright also found an anonymous Crime Line tip that was reported during the first week of the investigation that suggested Chino might have been involved in Jennifer's disappearance. It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse was last seen. Heres where we are: almost four years ago we came to an agreement with the Orlando Police Department that they would, over the period of four months, generate a digital file of Jennifers case and give it to us at their requested cost of $18,000. Thank you! (Fox News). So why did Jennifer Kesse seemingly vanish without a trace? "The hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer," Joyce Kesse said. Wondering where he is now? It also makes sense based on what those drugs do to your physiological anxiety/fear response. My initial reaction when seeing the POI video was it was a shorter Hispanic man wearing painters or construction clothes. The person of interest believed to be male and dressed in workmans clothes has never been identified and no arrests have ever been made in the case. In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her condo in Orlando, Florida. It's another challenge in the Kesse family's search for Jennifer, but Drew Kesse says they will never stop looking. Kesse was specifically excited about the vacation, as Allen lived three hours away, and they only saw each other on weekends. (ABC 6 News) - New information in the Jodi Huisentruit abduction case is coming to light as private investigator Steve Ridge reveals that evidence in her disappearance may have been destroyed. Drew Kesse Jennifer's father says the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is working on the case with the familys investigators. Was there more new info aside from what OP has mentioned? Seriously people have been waiting for this for a long time. "That was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life," Drew Kesse said. Her bank account keycard has not been used since her disappearance. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. Wright discovered that Chino was known to be working with the head of maintenance ''Ben'' the worker that Logan had an argument with the morning Jennifer disappeared. (Drew Kesse) ORLANDO, Fla. - Drew Kesse, whose daughter Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24, 2006,. Investigators say they believe Kesse was targeted after leaving her home for work on the morning of the 24th. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. We love you Jennifer and will NEVER give up trying to find you-EVER. [2] The weekend before she vanished, Kesse vacationed with her boyfriend on Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. 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.". 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. She arrives home for the first time since having left for vacation. CBS News reported Kesse told her parents some of the construction workers "made her feel uncomfortable" while they were making repairs in her apartment, just one week before she was reported missing. Just normal relationship things. Almost three years after Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, Detective Wright decided to take a fresh look at the case and interviewed people on audiotape. Jennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. NASA also enhanced the video to help identify the suspect. Chino also told him, "I don't have any idea what happened to her." Anyone with information or who would like to donate to search efforts may do so at Findjenniferkesse.com. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. The Kesse family and Orlando Police reached an agreement outside of court. Jennifer Kesse had it all: a loving family, a loyal boyfriend, and a reliable job. But according to Torretta, the police files don't list everyone who was questioned. More than 15 years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case. Her family sued the Orlando Police Department for her case file and won. Is there really anything to support Chino took and passed a polygraph beyond Bens word? She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida and landed a career where she flourished. It's been almost 17 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing in Orlando. Orlando, Florida - Home of Mickey Mouse and sunny beach vacations, a city that 60 million people flock to every year whether it's for the theme parks or just the sun and heat that South Florida is kno. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. Rob, who resided in Fort Lauderdale at the time, was in town with his roommate for a trade show. 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There is still a $15,000 reward for information that leads to Jennifer. Daily reminder that Gary fucking Ridgway passed a polygraph and thats part of the reason he was able to keep killing for so long. CBS News reported authorities eventually tracked Chino to a prison, where he was serving time for statutory rape. In 2016, after 10 years had passed since Jennifer disappeared, she was declared dead by the state of Florida. Details: 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Why do they seem to use these things so much in the US? The latest search for her took place in February 2014, and investigators continue to receive and pursue leads. And as more time went by, the Kesses grew frustrated with the Orlando Police Department's investigation. This housekeeper has never seen a photo of the POI before, when shown the photograph of the POI the housekeeper replied that looks like Chino. Lauren also said she thinks "the distance was becoming more apparent to her in her relationship.". Full Episodes. Some brand new details and information was revealed during the episode and it wasn't just a rehash of old information. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. "Until we can find that carpet and see what's in it, we need to follow up on that particular lead.". Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Orlando Police botched case, says father It's now been 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from Orlando. Legal Statement. [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. I couldnt believe it. The Biggest Jennifer Kesse Theories: What Really Happened. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. When asked about the surveillance footage and the POI former detective Joel Wright stated he had a source that used to be a housekeeper in the condo complex. UPDATE: New details about about Jennifer Kesse from the Up & Vanished episode. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. They kept in touch despite their physical distance, and it just blossomed from there. The police send a detective to her home and begin interrogations and searches. Kesse says the department botched the investigation from the moment an officer was sent out when calls were first made about her disappearance. [11][12] It was never claimed. "You have that initial hope like we found the car, it's only going to be a matter of time before we find Jennifer," said Jennifer's boyfriend, Rob Allen. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didn't show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. And they just look,''" Drew Kesse recalled. Orlando Police Department via Kesse Family. In fact, just the weekend before the incident, Jennifer and Rob had gone on a vacation to St. Croix in the Caribbean. From what we can tell, Rob Allen, now residing in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife and two children, is currently the owner of an English bar by the name of Lion and Eagle Pub with his brothers. "Everything was normal." If it was a worker living in one of the vacant apartments, tracking those workers down is going to be a challenge. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The family of missing woman Jennifer Kesse marked the start of another year with no answers. Wright stated the FBI gave Chino a polygraph and he passed with flying colors. THE devastated family of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse insists new hope has been breathed into the heartbreaking attempt to find her. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. And one night, by pure chance, he ended up meeting Jennifer, who immediately made her move. They were immediately worried. There have been no arrests, no named. According to Allen, he and Kesse had a disagreement during the call. It's like the MAIN thing that jumps out at you when you review the evidence. Thanks for sharing! At around 10 p.m., though, Rob and Jennifer did talk on call. She was the oldest of two children, and is said to have been best friends with her little brother, Logan. Weve tried demanding answers, its in our court now. If you know where Jennifer is and the information is real name your price, go ahead. Kesse's family has hired a new team and say they are working on several leads in her disappearance. Police examine local surveillance footage and discover an unidentified person parking her car and walking away. Between 10:30 a.m. and noon, Kesse's employer attempted to reach her via cellphone and her landline with no success. The next day, on Tuesday, January 24, she did not show up for work, and Allen did not hear anything from her, which was unusual as she was always texting him. . Sep 30, 2021 at 6:30 am. . Jennifer's mother Joyce Kesse said, "She was just really happy.". Unfortunately, there were no working surveillance cameras outside Kesse's condominium or in the parking lot, and nobody heard or saw her that morning. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. On the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, Jennifer Kesse, of Orlando, Fla.,failed to report to her job as a finance manager at a well-known timeshare company. Despite our 16-year commitment, there are some cases that remain difficult to solve. Although he admittedly knew Kesse, he passed a polygraph test and was never named a suspect in the case. Two weeks before Jennifers vacation to St Croix, the workers returned to do more touch up work while Jennifer was on the phone to her father, Drew advised Jennifer to give them a piece of Tupperware and have them put the paint in it so she could do it herself. First published on October 23, 2020 / 8:20 AM. Jennifer Kesse's parents refused to give up. The person of interest believed to be male and dressed in workmans clothes has never been identified. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. [5] Investigators deduced that the car had been wiped down. July 10, 2021 / 10:00 PM CBS News reports Allen later revealed the disagreement was about the strains of maintaining a long-distance relationship. Jennifer Kesse, 24, worked as a finance manager at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.