Sgt. But she's a little bit of a bathroom pig in the morning. She carried pepper spray with her all the time. She had just gotten promoted," her mother Joyce Kesse told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. what are the chances of that happening? Joyce Kesse: A lot of your day laborers are, um, not here, uh, legally. Kevin Dean and Gary Winter are the editors. There's no lease. And by 11 a.m., when Jennifer didnt show up for work, even her employers got worried, calling her parents to inform them about the situation. They also couldn't count on getting any reliable forensic evidence from Jennifer's condo. Despite being more than 200 miles away when Jennifer disappeared, Rob was suddenly a person of interest. But now, 16 years later, her parents, who have been . (Florida Department of Law Enforcement). Joel Wright: At that point I thought the investigation was kicking into gear. Her family's pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. I have a meeting. The investigators looked into everyone that they could think of. But despite extensive searches, few clues to her alleged abduction have ever been found. The car had been wiped down and the only things missing were Jennifers cell phone, iPod, keys, purse, briefcase, and the clothes she was wearing. She moved into the complex just weeks after Jennifer disappeared. In fact, everywhere they looked, everything seemed normal. "I just need to know my daughter has been found, for good or bad. The distinct lack of evidence and leads in the investigation means no one is sure what happened to Kesse, even12 years afterher disappearance. On the two-year anniversary of Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, her family and friends gathered on a street corner and held up signs, just as they had done the day Jennifer went missing. Jennifer Kesse, then 24, vanished from her new condo in Orlando, Florida on January 24, 2006. "OK, call the hospitals again. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. All this did was shut more doors than it opened, mainly because her bank account keycard has not been used since the day she vanished from the face of the earth with no indication whatsoever. Her face was everywhere. Influencivenews; . Whats more, Chino was already in police custody, serving time for a statutory rape charge. Jennifer Kesse Was Just 24 When She Went Missing. While the car was taken by a forensics team, there was little evidence to be found in her vehicle. In 2008, on the second anniversary of Jennifer's disappearance, family and friends gathered on a street corner in Orlando. There is a $100,000 prize for anyone who finds her. Drew Kesse: That was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. The 24-year-old has been missing for 15 years after vanishing one morning while heading out to work. Jennifer Kesse: New clues revealed nearly 15 years after Florida woman This meant there were. Sgt. Det. Joel Wright [2008]: Possibly wiped it. Roger Brennan [at the parking lot in 2008] Apparently this video, when it films, captures every two to three seconds as it's filming, so that's why you only see the subject on one side of the gate and then the opposite side of the gate and he's blocked by the posts on either side of the gate. Jennifer Kesse case: Newly released police photos suggest violent struggle Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. She says they never talked about Jennifer's disappearance. We know that the police, at least according to Drew Kesse, didn't interview the non-english speaking construction workers. Surveillance video showed someone walking near the car, and has been sought as a person of interest. The surveillance footage does tell us that there was about 30 seconds of time when the person was inside the car. Just letting us know what she wanted to be done in her unit. Jennifer Kesse - The Unusual Suspects Two days later, her car was found at Huntington on the Green condominiums at Texas Avenue and Americana Boulevard, about a mile away from her complex, Mosaic at Millenia. Jennifer Kesse: Investigation into Orlando woman's disappearance turned About three years after the abduction, a former housekeeper at Jennifers condo complex said they recognized the individual in the surveillance footage as a man called Chino. Lauren McCarthy [at the 2008 gathering]: There's just no other place I could be today. Lauren McCarthy and Jennifer were best friends since childhood. 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. Updated October 14, 201813 items. As usual, when Jennifer left at around 6 p.m., she called her father while driving home. Det. Now we have some of our own questions we'd like to ask. This person has never been found, but has been identified as a person of interest in her investigation. Drew Kesse [2008]: A wrong has been done and a person has been taken against her will and that's my daughter and she needs to come home to her family. WORKER: Everybody getting along fine, regular conversation. Though her car was later found, the 24-year-old woman has yet to be found. / CBS News, [This story first aired on October 24, 2020. I'm not with you " and a little insecurity. Sgt. Jennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. I mean, everybody knows for a fact that I had nothing to do with Jennifer Kesse. (Featured Image Credit: CBS News / 48 Hours). The Mysterious Vanishing of Jennifer Kesse Orlando Police release age progression photo of #JenniferKesse in hopes of getting new leads http . Drew Kesse: So, at this point in time, the only people that are truly investigating what happened to Jennifer is us and our team. Michael Torretta: What I'm thinking is Jennifer comes out. Colleen: He was apologetic. They kept suggesting that she must have had a fight with her boyfriend and would be back. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didn't show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. Jennifer was last heard from alive after she spoke on the phone with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, on the evening of January 23, 2006. You know, getting married and having children and becoming a grownup and just living life; just having her life, you know. The housekeeper said the phantom figure's walk, clothing and hair style resembled a man she knew from the complex named Chino, but she could not be sure it was him. Based on this evidence, police investigators believed that she had left her home and, There was no sign of a struggle at her home, and no evidence that anyone other than Kesse had been in the condo on the morning of January 24. In fact, she'd just moved. Det. Therefore, the only ones left were the laborers who were working on her condo complex expansion. Lauren McCarthy | Jennifer's best friend: Can I just have a second? Louis Bolden: People just wanted to help them. Residents at the complex stated the car had been parked in the lot for several days. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. And then also anger, just anger because the-the person was so casual something really bad obviously happened and they were just so casually dropping this car off like they were, you know, getting home from work. We have been getting leads every week for the past 17 years. Colleen, who asked to only use her first name, moved into the complex two years before Jennifer disappeared believing it was a safe place to live. 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 known for. A Crucial Discovery Kesse Family Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black. "We assumed things were happening but when we received the files, there was nothing written in the last 12 years. But she says no one ever followed up with her. Police release age-progressed photo of Jennifer Kesse who went missing Now, Drew and Joyce Kesse hope they will solve their missing daughter's case. "I had one this morning from someone claiming they know who did this. Even though Rob lived in Fort Lauderdale, about 3 hours from Jennifer's condo in Orlando. I love her. Her family has been tirelessly searching for the Tampa Bay-area native for the last 17 years and said new help from state law enforcement is her "best opportunity. "I have had five this week - its the time of year with it being the date of her disappearance but it never stops. Joel Wright [2008]: We didn't find any fingerprints on the steering wheel. . In 2009, Detective Wright decided to take a fresh look at the case. Found the resolution to each, I know who really killed Chanin, her husband did not, I have so many questions about this story. Tipsters may also call the crime line anonymously at 800-423-8477. Chief Orlando Rolon: After the number of years that we have spent trying to solve Jennifer's disappearance, I think it was time to also honor the wishes of the family. The police concluded that Jennifer had left for work as normal, but she was attacked and abducted as she went to get in her car. 48 Hours on ID is in Orlando, Florida, to investigate the abduction and presumed murder of Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared without a trace while making her way to work in 2006. Louis Bolden | WKMG investigative reporter: To meet the Kesses is to love the Kesses. You don't recognize this figure? It -- it wasn't a great feeling. Roger Brennan [2008]: This is the interior of Jennifer's car as we found it. Jennifer Kesse And Then They Were Gone Michael Torretta: Yes. Kesse went missing in 2006, and despite widespread media attention and extensive searches by police and the FBI, there has been no information regarding where she is or who might have been responsible. Sgt. He was serving time in a Florida prison for statutory rape of a teenage girl a crime he committed two years after Jennifer disappeared. Drew Kesse: I'm like, "Come on! Jennifer Joyce Kesse seemed to have everything going for her. Drew Kesse accused the Orlando Police Dept. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Michael Torretta: There's never been one quarterback on this case. When they left, one of the friends forgot his cell phone. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Crime Weekly: Jennifer Kesse: "Chino" (Part 3) on Apple Podcasts But upon further investigation, police realized the cell tower data was misinterpreted, and she actually wasn't out that night. And they kept saying, "Nope, her case is extremely active. Bloodhounds tracked Kesse's scent from her vehicle back to her own residence. We are with a good crew at state level now, I have known them for many, many years - I have been requesting it for many years - and finally we are in the right hands.. Kesse's family said. I had never heard of that happening. Friday marks 14 years since Jennifer Kesse vanished. She was reported missing on January 24, 2006. Joel Wright: There were an unbelievable amount of man hours went into this case. A week before she was last seen, Kessehad also visited the Virgin Islands with her boyfriend. THE devastated family of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse insists new hope has been breathed into the heartbreaking attempt to find her. Chief Orlando Rolon: I can understand why they're frustrated. Jennifers parents called the police immediately, but because of her age, they initially held off on any investigation. Ashley: I remember him being fun and friendly, talkative. Her Car Was Recovered Barely A Mile From Her Home - But No Trace Of Her Has Ever Been Found, The last information known about her whereabouts, wasshe, It soon became clear to her family and co-workers that, When her parents arrived at the condo, they discovered nothing was out of place. A profile of Kesses disappearance on the CBS show 48 Hours lead to renewed interest in the case. "You have keys to all the apartments. Anyone with information or who would like to donate to search efforts may do so at Findjenniferkesse.com. Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/Alamy Live News. You know aliens didn't abduct her. There were a number of suspects on the detectives radar. This week on Reasonable Doubt, the team takes on the Raul and Cathy Sarinana were sentenced to death for abusing Would love your thoughts, please comment. The effort our investigators have put forward to get us to this point has been incredible. And since then, it has managed to become televisions most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life tales with authenticity and cutting-edge interviews to give us a complete look at a case. Michael Torretta is a private investigator who works for the Kesses. And then at 10 p.m., she talked to Rob. Using Jennifer's apartment as their headquarters, they began their own media blitz. By the gait And someone with pretty big feet for his height is the information we've been getting. But when they did, no leads were discovered. Before we left, Chino even agreed to talk with the Kesse team. That's where the mystery starts. Something doesnt, No , the murder happened in Ohio . While the Orlando Police Dept. Fed up, the Kesses then made a dramatic move. Curious to know all the specific details of this one yourself? He passed. Ashley: I sat on it for a little bit. She's locking the door and never sees it comin She probably was attacked immediately upon exiting. In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her condo in Orlando, Florida. Chino: I don't have to answer any questions, but that's for sure. Then finding out that the lead detective on Jennifers case did not write a single report or any document since 2010, 12 years!! They, in turn, told Rob. We immediately started asking everybody walking around if they had seen anything. There are thousands of people who disappear under mysterious circumstances all around the world. Peter Van Sant: Do you know of anyone who might have been involved in Jennifer Kesse's disappearance? It was as if someone had abducted her while she was leaving for work. January 24, 2006, Jennifer didn't show up for work. Jennifer Kesse's car seen in eerie surveillance footage leaving major Jennifer Kesse was in love. CHINO: Everything was normal. Because there were posters There were billboards. Investigators could also find no possible motivation for herleaving voluntarily. We have had things to do with the case needing to be worked on for about a year now, its just been about getting it to the right people who have the ability, knowledge, desire and experience to do it right. Jennifer Kesse's Car Was Recovered Barely A Mile From Her Home - But No I didn't like it. It will take time, talent, money, and luck; however, we welcome the renewed effort," they said. Drew Kesse: Yes. Later that night when there was still no sign of her, police officially declared Jennifer missing. What Happened to Jennifer Kesse? by Robert A. Waters Jennifer Kesse: Age-Progressed Image of Missing Woman Released by Cops Det. Then, in an attempt to get more clues, her car was photographed and taken in for a thorough forensic examination. I think it's a win-win for all. Rob had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever hear her voice. The daily pain endured by the Kesse family is rooted in the events of Jan. 24, 2006. . And that was part of the development of him as a person of interest. The woman claimed that Chino often approached her in the parking lot late at night when she returned from work and made her feel uncomfortable. " she was in love. ORLANDO, Fla. The family of Jennifer Kesse says they have the best opportunity to find the missing woman now, 17 years after she disappeared from her Orlando condo complex. But a woman -- who wants to be called Ashley had a different opinion of Chino. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "She had just bought her first condo with her own money," said Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse. Wright also re-interviewed another maintenance worker who had done repairs with Chino in Jennifer's condo. His murder remains an unsolved mystery, but many believe someone close to him may have become jealous of his success. In 2019, local police came out with a dive team, but no carpet was found. He's hoping to find new clues as to who could have abducted Jennifer Kesse. Where is Jennifer Kesse? Joel Wright stated he believes the abduction took place in the morning due to a tip he received on Thursday, the day Jennifer's car was found. Ashley: He came over to my condo quite a bit. Missing woman's family demanding answers from Orlando Police - WWSB Produced by Chris Young Ritzen, Tamara Weitzman and Gabriella Demirdjian. Rob Allen: When the police officer asked me to follow with him and to look at the inside of the car and the inside of the trunk, my stomach was churning as far as, "What could you find, you know?". The tip was anonymous and suggested Chino may have been involved in Jennifer's disappearance, but it's unclear if police had looked into it or talked to Chino at all. That person could have taken the time to wipe down the steering wheel and the rearview mirror or what have you. Anyone? Michael Torretta: She's locking the door and never sees it comin'. Lauren McCarthy: [emotional] seeing that tape of Jennifer's car that was probably the worst moment. Her parents have never stopped distributing thousands of flyers and begging anyone with information to come forward. He called Jennifer and asked if she would mail it to him. Kesse was just 24-years-old when she went missing on January 24, 2006. According to the Kesse family, this information has never been confirmed. "I want to do my best and bring Jennifer Kesse home to them one day," he said. "It is Jennifer's best opportunity to be found . Today marks six months since Orlando's Jennifer Kesse was reported missing, after she did not show up for work. At this point in time and after countless attempts to get authorities to do what is needed to find Jennifer or not, decisively, we believe we have now positioned her case with authorities that are willing, able, and wanting to find Jennifer even after 17 years, outside of the Orlando Police Department, the family wrote. If you have any information about Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, please visit the "Find Jennifer Kesse" Facebook page. she locks the door. In all, the Orlando Police Department handed over more than 16,000 pages of documents and 67 hours of video and audio to the Kesses. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. DETECTIVE WRIGHT: how did you get into the condo? 3. July 10, 2021 / 11:06 PM CBS show 48 Hours lead to renewed interest in the case. And that's the end. Investigators think she was trying to find a mail box when . Det. It will be a miracle if she is, we just arent willing to say Oh well and leave it.". Read More: Where Are Jennifer Kesses Parents Now? Rob Allen: You have that initial hope, like, OK, we found the car, it's only going to be a matter of time before we find Jennifer. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. And her manager, who had made his intentions of wanting a relationship with her clear, was eventually ruled out as a suspect as well. She was just really happy. Sgt. Joyce Kesse [2008]: God love Jennifer. She had complained of inappropriate remarks and catcalls from them, and it was also found that she had been approached by a manager where she worked, who she had turned away, but questioning of these potential suspects . And he says there is nothing in the files indicating that police ever spoke to them. Detective Joel Wright was still trying to solve this confounding mystery. Drew Kesse: I think they wanted to open the trunk in front of him to see his reaction if, in case Jennifer was in there. The Strange Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse || Caught On Tape Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Joel Wright [2008]: Now the clothing looks to be maybe someone who is a painter or some type of worker. Jennifer Kesse's father shares dark fears over his daughter's fate as JOEL WRIGHT [at the 2008 gathering]: Maybe the right person will see us. Kesse's family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet . The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse Criminally Psyched I mean, we probably have at least three times more in boxes of this. The next morning, her boyfriend became concerned when she failed to call or text him; unusually for Jennifer, her cellphone went straight to voicemail. Originally the person's height was estimated to be between 5'3 and 5'5. Det. Several items were located inside the vehicle her cellphone, charger sandals and shoes Nothing appears to be disturbed in the vehicle at all. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. As he continued his investigation, Torretta learned that 10 months after Jennifer disappeared, a person was seen dumping a rolled-up piece of carpet into a lake not far from her condo. You're all in. In the years since her disappearance, her family and law enforcement have. Getting along fine? Det. by Sarah Jae Leiber Oct. 21, 2020. He was familiar with the case. They sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case files. She always texted or called Rob before leaving for work, but she did neither that day, which was extremely strange. Joyce Kesse: The workers made her feel uncomfortable. Roger Brennan | Orlando Police Department [2008]: The most frustrating thing's not knowing where Jennifer's at Not knowing where to look next We can sit around and discuss different ideas and different theories, but not having a concrete, solid avenue to go down to bring resolution to the family is the most frustrating part of this case right now. In 2008, Sgt. The next day she did not show up for work. On the morning of January 24, 2006, Jennifer, 24, left her apartment and headed to work -- but she never made it there. When asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent.

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