81 2017, 5:20 PM. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. She said "Unconcluded" stands out among other podcasts because Gurd and Jamison engage with their fans in a Facebook group and listeners help shape the investigation. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! 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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. 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. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. 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. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. 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. 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 Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! 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. Is it the kidnapper? Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. 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. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. They say they don't make a profit from the operation, though they do have a page on a website where listeners can donate to their cause. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. 2. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. 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. No, other than her statements.". I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". I will take her anyway I can get her.. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. 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 was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. "They are definitely raising awareness again in a big way and the thoughts and people who have been sidelined seem to be finally coming out to speak. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. 3. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 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"It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. That's the goal," Gurd said. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. 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. "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. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Can I move it forward and make people aware of it and encourage someone to come forward that allows law enforcement to solve this case? "I wish everyone could have a daughter like her," he said. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. "This is just not a show that we listen to.". When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Newly releasedimages in a cold case involving a 24-year-old Florida business executive, who vanished in 2006, may indicate that a violent struggle unfolded before her disappearance, according to the womans family. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Anyone with information on this case can call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 if they wish to speak to a detective, or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS, if they wish to remain anonymous. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. The comments keep going on," he said. The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. ", "I think it's going to possibly go viral if he [Gurd] can hit home in one more episode or side bar," Drew Kesse said. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. 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. 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. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. "I'm not going to solve this case. CBS News previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. I don't claim to be. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse said. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. disappeared almost 15 years ago, but her father now says that new images of her abandoned Chevrolet Malibu indicate that she may have been attacked before going missing. 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. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. 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. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. 2. The podcasts often revolve around older cases and stimulate public involvement in solving crimes in ways not seen before, said Stephen Holmes, associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Central Florida, who has studied the Kesse case. 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