And despite telling Detective Wright years ago he knew nothing about Jennifer's disappearance, the Kesses wondered if Chino was being truthful. Those closest to Jennifer would confirm that, not . We were hopeful that someone would recognize just the gait or just the general appearance or the stature or maybe the hairstyle or some aspect of this individual but that didn't happen. Chino. And the HOTG video shows someone who seemed to have trouble being able to park her car around noon on January 24, 2006. Det. "This is something that is haunting me," Torretta says. They would just stop and leer when they saw her, Joyce Kesse told FOX News. Her parents did notice, however, that Jennifer's phone, keys and purse were missing. Six months after Jennifer Kesse disappeared, Detective Joel Wright became the lead investigator and developed a theory of what happened to her on January 24, 2006. Several items were located inside the vehicle her cellphone, charger sandals and shoes Nothing appears to be disturbed in the vehicle at all.
The Mysterious Vanishing of Jennifer Kesse No blood evidence. And the name Chino came up again -- that maintenance worker at Jennifer's complex. I called the crime line back then and told them and they took my statement. It explains the logistics of two vehicles. But when detectives opened the trunk of the car, Jennifer wasn't there. Prevailing Theories For The Weary . Or this person felt they had to correct their parking position when they parked Jennifer Kesse's car. Her brother's friend left his work phone in the apartment and Jennifer's brother asked her to mail it to him when she returned to the apartment. Sponsors in this Episode: Native Deodorant (nativedeodorant.com promo code 'UNCONCLUDED . That was the last time he would ever speak to Jennifer again. There's a lot of information that could have been developed that I believe wasn't in the most critical hours of this investigation. I had never seen anything of this magnitude. After years of working for the Kesses, private detective Michael Torretta says he has a new theory as to what he thinks could have happened to Jennifer. She was just really happy. She's dragged into the other apartment. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.. Kesses father, Drew Kesse, added, Whenever workers entered her apartment for painting and repairs, Jen was always on the phone with us. Drew Kesse: Chino should expect to hear from us. The woman had not been questioned back in 2006: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Do you remember a person by the name of Jennifer Kesse that turned up missing? When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Sgt. Joel Wright: Unfortunately, the witnesses couldn't say which way the car went once it got out onto the surface road. "The hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer. Michael Torretta: There's never been one quarterback on this case. It all suggests that whatever happened likely occurred after she had left her home that morning. Or the vehicle was used for transport of a body. New Theories Into Disappearance of Florida Woman on 48 HOURS Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate the disappearance of the 24-year-old. Tami: From the very beginning there were some uneasy things that I kind of brushed off that were red flags. Kesse worked at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company as a finance manager and had graduated from the University of Central Florida with honors. In the 14 years since, there have been no arrests. He said they were uncooperative. 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. It's a guide to the Wicked movie. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. " she was in love. 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. But, still, no one knew where Jennifer was. After that, I believe she was abducted," he said. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, Jennifer Kesse's parents received a call that Jennifer didn't show up for work. Michael Torretta: We all have kids that this could've happened to and as parents we need to help out each other. 2. by the walk. Rob Allen: Because someone must have seen something. It does not explain why someone would think longer ahead so that when they do not show up to work on the morning of her abduction, it would certainly be noticed by other co-workers, and have a good explanation when people mention this absence to police. Drew Kesse: I'm like, "Come on!
'We have the best opportunity to find Jennifer,' Kesse family says in Sgt. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What does that image tell you of that individual in front of the gate? The Kesses have taken on the investigation themselves after being frustrated with the lack of results from law enforcement. We need to see what's inside that carpet. Drew Kesse: We were probably on the road within 5 minutes. Maybe the ex was really intoxicated and thought that visiting his ex was a good idea and he showed up to Jennifer's apartment right when she was questioning her and her boyfriends relationship. We dont care how and, frankly, we dont care who. Sgt. DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Nobody mad about anything? Rob Allen: That's just not something that even came in my mind. On Monday January 23, 2006, after she returned from her trip, Jennifer Kesse called her mom that morning on her way into work. "She was on a cloud." In fact, they said it looked like she had just been there. Michael Torretta is a private investigator who works for the Kesses. The condo complex where Jennifer lived was going through a renovation, and many of the construction workers were also living in the empty apartments at the complex while they were doing the renovation. A couple said they saw it swerving out of her apartment complex at around 7:40 a.m. Det. Wright also re-interviewed another maintenance worker who had done repairs with Chino in Jennifer's condo. They're just good people. Peter Van Sant: You were there at the same time as Jennifer Kesse. At the time she disappeared, Kesses building was being converted from apartments to condos, and construction workers were at the property frequently. "Until we can find that carpet and see what's in it, we need to follow up on that particular lead.". Drew Kesse: We have film of the car being dropped off . It makes a lot more sense than some of the other theories thrown around the case. Colleen: We were a gated community. But upon further investigation, police realized the cell tower data was misinterpreted, and she actually wasn't out that night. For those of you who don't know, Jennifer Kessie was a 24 year old woman who vanished in Orlando Florida in 2006. When we asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Peter Van Sant: What did you see the first time you walked in? The abductor simply walked back to Mosaic at Millenia after dropping off her car at HOTG. Ashley: He came over to my condo quite a bit. Joyce Kesse: Police kept insisting that Jennifer went out in the middle of the night And we're like, "you don't understand that is not how our daughter's brain works.". It seemed like she almost disappeared out of thin air. It was updated on July 10, 2021.]. It's about Jennifer. And if the dog scent is correct, then the abductor also had a long walk back to the Mosaic at Millenia area. Pro's: This is a strong theory.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - CBS News Surveillance footage shows an unknown individual parking Kesses vehicle at the apartment complex around noon on January 24.
Blink On Crime But the person could not be identified because the surveillance video captured a photo every three seconds and each time the figure's face was obstructed by a fence post. She was born on May 20, 1981, to her parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse in New Jersey. We are so grateful for those who have come, Posted by Find Jennifer Kesse onMonday, November 11, 2019. Joel Wright [2008]: Now the clothing looks to be maybe someone who is a painter or some type of worker. She says they never talked about Jennifer's disappearance. 48 HOURS: "Where is Jennifer Kesse?" "In my mind, it was, 'That person took my daughter! Doreen Schechter is the producer editor. Det. Ashley says, at first, she didn't reach out to police. The car was moving erratically, the witness told FOX News.
Jennifer Kesse: Pro's and Con's of each theory : r/jenniferkesse - Reddit Lauren McCarthy: She was extremely safety conscious. "There are people out there who know exactly what happened to Jennifer Kesse," says Michael Torretta, a private investigator hired by Kesse's parents. Louis Bolden: Technology then was not what technology is now. If foul play was involved, there were no obvious suspects. Jennifer planned to mail the phone from work the next morning. Lauren McCarthy: Jennifer is super funny, super witty person. In January 2006, 24-year old Jennifer Kesse. Even though Rob lived in Fort Lauderdale, about 3 hours from Jennifer's condo in Orlando. They sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case files. And despite evidence that she was at her. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Maybe Jennifer Kesse was murdered by her ex. The parents of Jennifer Kesse say they are "closer than ever" to uncovering answers in the disappearance of their. He believes that one or more of the construction workers living in a vacant unit across from Jennifer may have taken her by surprise as she left for work that morning. Then Torretta spoke to a woman who did not want to appear on camera. Sgt. The suspect was short and slight. And they just look,''" Drew Kesse recalled. Drew Kesse: In my mind, it was "that person took my daughter. "I was just praying that, you know, her phone had died, or she was going to walk in, and everything was going to be fine.". But, by early evening, when there was still no sign of Jennifer, police officially declared her missing. And then, Tami says she caught a "peeping Tom" a man she believes was a worker at the complex. Kevin Dean and Gary Winter are the editors. But he learned Chino used to live in another building at Jennifer's condo complex and was a former maintenance worker there. The Kesses told police that Jennifer had complained to them about the workers at the building who occasionally made her feel uncomfortable. Rob Allen: You've got the bug. Joel Wright: I knew that Chino had been arrested for a sex crime. Joyce Kesse: The workers made her feel uncomfortable.
New Theories Into Disappearance of Florida Woman on 48 HOURS Lauren McCarthy: For me, every milestone that I've had without her has been like a tug of war with my emotions. Peter Van Sant: Where were you the morning of January 24th, 2006? The case so . Jennifer Kesse failed to report to work on Jan. 24, 2006. The phantom figure walked away in the direction of Jennifer's complex. Logan Kesse [2008]: It didn't feel right. ORLANDO, Fla. - It has been 15 years since the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse and there are still few clues about what happened to her on the day she vanished. When investigators arrived, they found a DVD player in the back seat, so it didn't appear that the motive for taking the car was robbery or a carjacking. Colleen and some of the other women who lived in Jennifer's condo complex speak out about their experiences in "Where is Jennifer Kesse?" Brennan shared evidence photos. We need her. Here is a related episode. She moved into the complex just weeks after Jennifer disappeared. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. The DNA testing they did on the car was inconclusive, but the car did lead to a very important clue. Louis Bolden: The community just rallied. But Torretta struck out when he tried to find those workers who he believes lived in the vacant apartment across from Jennifer. One can tell by the walk, the shoes and the clothes. "That's why it's very interesting to me," Torretta says. Michael Torretta: Yes. It wasn't hard to find Chino. When police opened the trunk, Jennifer wasn't there. 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. Exclusive shows & extensions. Joel Wright: Some of the people who were working on the property left. It's not about us. Sgt. One of the first things he did was go back to the scene of the crime and speak to people who lived at Jennifer's complex. Torretta told FOX News that he suspects Kesse was attacked from behind while she was locking her front door and potentially forced into a vacant unit on the same floor. / CBS News. Maybe he tossed his sweater in the hamper before passing out. If it was one of them, how did they know she had returned? "She just said, 'There's a lot of workers here and they tend to stop when I'm walking to my car. "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. Det. For those of you who don't know, Jennifer Kessie was a 24 year old woman who vanished in Orlando Florida in 2006. If it was a worker who lived at Mosaic, why did they choose abduction near or at her car instead of the condo unit itself? And in fact, weeks later he did. If it is not a conspiracy among the workers, then whoever it was must have been very confident they could leave for hours on end to abduct a woman in the morning and walk back to Mosaic to continue with work later in the day. Now, Drew and Joyce Kesse hope they will solve their missing daughter's case. In 2009, Detective Wright interviewed him and asked him about working in Jennifer's condo: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: when you did the work in her unit, uh was she present while you were doing it. But most importantly, it does not explain how no one recognized this person from the HOTG surveillance video. Here is a link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwhUPGXeUE It seems that the victim's apartment complex was under renovation at the time and that some of the workers might have been illegal immigrants from central and south america. The phantom figure then walked away in the direction of Jennifer's complex. Obviously, I'm not an expert on the subject, and follow it as a casual. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2923537/Have-seen-Jennifer-Police-release-age-progressed-photo-24-year-old-woman-went-missing-nine-years-ago.html. "OK, call the hospitals again. Jennifer Kesse was a healthy, happy young woman who'd recently been promoted at work and had just been on an island vacation with her boyfriend. July 10, 2021 / 10:00 PM Jennifer graduated from Vivian Gaither High School in Tampa before attending the University of Central Florida, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Jennifer Kesse was a beautiful, intelligent, and independent 24-year-old with everything going for her. For the latest true crime and justice news,subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. She had no problem with me. Joel Wright [2008]: It's difficult to tell. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. Chief Rolon gave his investigators six months to work the case. He says when he reviewed the files, he was amazed at what police didn't do and who they didn't speak with. She got ready for work and left. Mom and Dad mentored her through her car and home purchases, and Drew Kesse managed the punch list of her newly constructed abode. The most significant clue to date is a grainy surveillance camera image of someone calmly parking her car. But a woman -- who wants to be called Ashley had a different opinion of Chino. "She had just bought her first condo with her own money," said Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse. Orlando Police Department via the Kesse family. Rob Allen, left, walks with an Orlando detective at the site where Jennifer Kesse's car was found. In December of 2018, the Kesses sued the Orlando Police Department for a copy of Jennifer's case files. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Ashley: I sat on it for a little bit. But the call did not go well. I mean, we probably have at least three times more in boxes of this. Explore the latest news & podcasts. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. OK, call the police again.". When he showed her that security camera photo of the unidentified suspect, she gave him a possible new lead. More than 15 years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case. Maybe Jennifer didn't want her boyfriend to know she let him into the apartment and let him sleep it off and whatever happened occurred later, or maybe it happened then and he had time to sober up and plan it out. JENNIFER KESSE - SUSPECTS and THEORIES and NEW EVIDENCEJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIM7B3NhioaqwNyHnu9YL0g/join. Jennifer Kesse's parents refused to give up. I estimate he was about 5,6. "We need to see what's inside that carpet.". And then there's the fact that it appeared like Jennifer had gotten ready for work the next morning. Manage Settings Fifteen years have passed since Jennifer Kesse vanished -- years of anguish for her family and friends, but they are determined to keep Jennifer's story alive. They spoke around 10 p.m. Jennifer Kesse was a successful young woman with a good job and a loving boyfriend when she simply vanished from her Orlando, Fla., condominium. At around noon on the day Jennifer went missing, the person drove into the parking lot, sat in the car for about 30 seconds and then walked away. When the Kesses who lived two hours away arrived at Jennifer's condo, nothing seemed to be out of place. I'm not with you " and a little insecurity.
Unpopular Jennifer Kesse Theory : r/UnresolvedMysteries - Reddit They were also allowed to live in vacant units, according to police records. The team spent two days searching, but they did not find anything. . CHINO: Everything was normal. She had a great job. And then is abducted by those individuals across the way. MU Podcasts. We miss her every day.. We try to answer these questions and start to put together a theory of the events as our Tracy Ocasio investigation continues. Almost three years after Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, Detective Wright decided to take a fresh look at the case and interviewed people on audiotape. Det. This has been backed up by the FBI who also are down and checked out the figures. That's a really hard question to ask somebody that's sitting on the couch next to you. I have examined the footage extensively, and I can relate the following info. Con's: There are many. Sgt. We had a guard house. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Under the agreement, the Orlando Police Department would no longer lead the investigation. Peter Van Sant spoke with several women who lived at the same condo complex as Jennifer Kesse. Why take a chance with witnesses? The seat was pushed back further than Jennifer would have had the seat, and Jennifer was a taller girl to begin with at 5'8". Please note that I am not acting like Donald Trump right now, merely deducing what I can from the video and the facts of the case. Again, the case stalled. But it did. One of the people he spoke to was a former housekeeper at Jennifer's condo complex. Colleen: He was apologetic. At every turn, the detectives kept coming up empty and the case was going cold. Anyone? Pro's: It explains why there were no witnesses. 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. Drew Kesse: It was never secured by Orlando Police. He thinks it was one or more of these workers who abducted her on January 24, 2006. I love her. I'm Peter Van Sant with CBS News. I didn't like it.". July 10, 2021 / 11:06 PM Later that day, she is declared missing when family members cannot locate Jennifer or her car at her apartment complex. Now we have some of our own questions we'd like to ask. Drew Kesse: So, to me, they don't have DNA. The abductor did not know Jennifer Kesse or what route she took to work.
The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - Stories of the Unsolved Then, two days after her disappearance, police found Jennifer's car. Later that night when there was still no sign of her, police officially declared Jennifer missing.
Missing: Jennifer Kesse | Orlando, FL | Uncovered If you have any information about Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, please visit the "Find Jennifer Kesse"Facebook page. It's been more than 14 years since she was last seen. She had recently purchased a After months of wrangling, a settlement was reached and the Orlando Police Department handed over the file - more than 16,000 pages. They kept suggesting that she must have had a fight with her boyfriend and would be back. To report information about the case, visit theFind Jennifer Kesse Facebook page. As time went by, the Kesses felt abandoned by the Orlando Police Department. Lauren McCarthy [at the 2008 gathering]: There's just no other place I could be today. House of Broken Dreams: the Jennifer Kesse story. On the morning of January 24, 2006, Jennifer, 24, left her apartment and headed to work -- but she never made it there. As the hours went by, their panic became unbearable. Louis Bolden: Joyce and Drew Kesse were very vulnerable. And their conversation didn't end well. Chief Orlando Rolon: I can understand why they're frustrated. It's busy, locks the door of her condo.
24-year-old vanishes, leaving little clues - NBC News Joyce Kesse: I think that my heart stopped Sheer panic. Jennifer's father, Drew, thought after seeing the footage. An upcoming episode of "48 Hours" on CBS will feature the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Although he wasn't in charge during the initial investigation, he sympathizes with the Kesses. The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse 23 photos But, by early evening, when there was still no sign of Jennifer, police officially declared her missing. Sgt. Chino: I even did a lie detector test. Roger Brennan [2008]: This is the interior of Jennifer's car as we found it. Different investigative departments have given inconsistent estimates of the man/woman's height, both short and tall, but I am inclined to believe he/she was taller because of the car seat. . And that's what I'm doing. Her face was everywhere. She had just gotten promoted," her mother Joyce Kesse told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. The only peice of evidence ever uncovered was Security Camera footage of the likely suspect parking her car. Nothing had been stolen from the car and there was no evidence of a struggle. Peter Van Sant: Hey, how are ya? 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. If Jennifer Kesse stopped for car trouble, why did police not find anything wrong with her car? Wouldn't they have known there were many empty units? I'm not married to this theory, nor do I believe it is the most likely, but I'm still holding on to it. It explains the lack of concern about other's noticing your presence. Joyce Kesse: Her travel bag. North Carolina Cop, Wife Found Shot Dead in Fayetteville Home, We Have Zero Leads: $80,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Man Who Gunned Down Texas Family, Missing: 18-Year-Old Mom Takes Toddler Son From Dads During Supervised Visit, missing Florida woman who vanished nearly 15 years ago. Get to work!". Drew Kesse: So, at this point in time, the only people that are truly investigating what happened to Jennifer is us and our team. When Detective Wright found Chino, he was serving time for a statutory rape charge. By the gait And someone with pretty big feet for his height is the information we've been getting. Keeping Jennifer's name and story in the public eye is. The Kesses hope that the revelation about the apparent struggle on the hood of their daughters car may lead to new tips about the case. And as more time went by, the Kesses grew frustrated with the Orlando Police Department's investigation. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Michael Torretta is the Kesses' private investigator. But when police checked security cameras, it looked like they finally caught a big break. Jennifer's car had been seen the morning she disappeared. I just think of Jennifer all the time. . Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children. Michael Torretta is a private investigator who works for the Kesses. Jennifer Kesse was very close with her entire family, but she was a true Daddy's girl.
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