The surveillance video took a photo every 3 seconds and each time, the person's face was obstructed by a fence post. But that evening Jennifer spoke with Rob. "You have keys to all the apartments. They're just good people. In 2019, local police came out with a dive team, but no carpet was found. 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. Peter Van Sant: You opened the door and saw that? We wont rest till we bring you home, no matter how many years it takes. Using Jennifer's apartment as their headquarters, they began their own media blitz. by the walk. Two days later, there was a breakthrough in the case when her black Chevy Malibu was located in the parking lot of a condo approximately one mile from her home. But there were no big headlines and Torretta presses on. 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. Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Florida condo on January 23, 2006. The Investigation In February 2006, investigators found Jennifer Kesse's black. Colleen: He was apologetic. Sgt. Her friends and family initiated a search, and the police declared her officially missing that evening. And they kept saying, "Nope, her case is extremely active. Based on this evidence, police investigators believed that she had left her home and was abducted, either on the walk to her car, or while she was traveling to work. The Kesses said this is their best shot at finding answers. Jennifer Kesse- Missing from Orlando since 2006 by Nikki January 23, 2020 Florida Jennifer Kesse was a successful, hard-working, bubbly, family oriented 24 year old when she vanished January 24th, 2006. Drew thinks it will be a "miracle" if his beloved daughter is found alive - yet with the help of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and his own team of private investigators, he remains hopeful. Jennifer Kesse, a UCF graduate, was abducted from Orlando, Florida in 2006. Joel Wright [2008]: We've done quite a bit of measuring and work with the camera angles. In fact, Chino had done work in Jennifer's condo just one week before she disappeared. When her parents arrived at the condo, they discovered nothing was out of place. She and her boyfriend, Rob Allen had been together for over a year, and even though it was long-distance, they were making it work. Surveillance video showed someone walking near the car, and has been sought as a person of interest. David Tronnes murder his wife Shanti Cooper? 3. Joel Wright [2008]: It's difficult to tell. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. It's just difficult not having her, you know, she's like my other half so [wipe away tears] I just miss talking to her. When they arrived at the condo in the early afternoon, a building manager opened Jennifer's locked apartment. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. A A. Jennifer Kesse went missing nine years ago Saturday from her Orlando condominium, and now the police department has released an age-progressed photo of what the young woman would look like today, asking that it be circulated on social media. The day before she disappeared, Jennifer and her fianc returned from a cruise. So, of course, every one of its episodes goes above and beyond to provide us with every bit of factual information surrounding a case to help us form our own opinions, and its episode entitled Where Is Jennifer Kesse? is no different. His murder remains an unsolved mystery, but many believe someone close to him may have become jealous of his success. Christie joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021. She spoke with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, on the phone around 10 pm that night. 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. Friday marks 14 years since Jennifer Kesse vanished. The phantom figure walked away in the direction of Jennifer's complex. 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. Joel Wright: I put just the name Chino into a leads tracking system and one tip did come up. The same ones whom Jennifer had complained about to her friends and family, saying how on several occasions, they catcalled and harassed her. Chief Orlando Rolon: I can understand why they're frustrated. Unconditional love is forever and unconditional. 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.. Jennifer Kesse, of Orlando, who went missing Jan. 24, 2006, at 24 years old. July 10, 2021 / 11:06 PM In 2008, Detective Wright and Sergeant Brennan analyzed the surveillance tape with "48 Hours.". Jennifer received three promotions in They sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case files. Private Investigator Michael Torretta says he has gone through the more than 16,000-page case file at least three times. 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. Tami: From the very beginning there were some uneasy things that I kind of brushed off that were red flags. DREW KESSE: We don't have her. This is precisely the case with the Jennifer Kesse disappearance. Louis Bolden: Joyce and Drew Kesse were very vulnerable. That's where the mystery starts. She says they never talked about Jennifer's disappearance. You know, getting married and having children and becoming a grownup and just living life; just having her life, you know. And the forensic examination produced just a little as well a latent print and a small DNA fiber. Then, in an attempt to get more clues, her car was photographed and taken in for a thorough forensic examination. Police say they did not believe Jennifer's case met the criteria for declaring her missing. Joel Wright | Orlando Police Department: It appeared that somebody was fighting over control of the car. We were very frantic. When he showed her that security camera photo of the unidentified suspect, she gave him a possible new lead. Jennifer Kesse was 24 at the time of her disappearance and by all accounts was a successful young woman. Peter Van Sant: So, these are just some of your daughter's case files? He says when he reviewed the files, he was amazed at what police didn't do and who they didn't speak with. Michael Torretta: This is something that is haunting me. Jennifer Kesse, 24, went missing from her newly purchased Orlando, Florida, condo on January 24, 2006 . Drew Kesse: I'm like, "Come on! They are looking to solve the case themselves. - Lytt til S3 Ep113: Jennifer Kesse: The Man Behind the Fence (Part 2) fra Crime Weekly direkte p mobilen din, surfetavlen eller nettleseren - ingen nedlastinger ndvendig. Colleen says she complained to the leasing office manager. 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. Doreen Schechter is the producer editor. . Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at. 2. Peter Van Sant: What's intriguing based on your investigation is the men that were in the apartment across from Jennifer's were putting down carpet that day. It will be nine years this winter on the Kesse disappearance, and there haven't been any great leads yet. They said they recognized the clothing and persons gait. We wanna find the person responsible for her disappearance. But she's a little bit of a bathroom pig in the morning. "I had one this morning from someone claiming they know who did this. It will be a miracle if she is, we just arent willing to say Oh well and leave it.". 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. The dust also appears to show fingers being dragged along the hood. January 24, 2006, Jennifer didn't show up for work. Det. Jennifer Kesse Jennifer Kesse was last seen in Orlando on Jan. 24, 2006. In 2016, she was declared dead by the state of Florida. Rob had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever hear her voice. "It is Jennifers best opportunity to be found now, 17 years later. There were hundreds of people that came out. And despite telling Detective Wright years ago he knew nothing about Jennifer's disappearance, the Kesses wondered if Chino was being truthful. Wright also re-interviewed another maintenance worker who had done repairs with Chino in Jennifer's condo. I just think of Jennifer all the time. Joel Wright: [2008]: When that car was found, we jumped all over it. Sgt. In 2008, Sgt. But I would never rule someone out just because they passed a polygraph. That afternoon Jennifer's brother, Logan, began to question some of the construction workers at the complex. Ashley: He came over to my condo quite a bit. Drew Kesse: In my mind, it was "that person took my daughter. Now imagine, over that time, fighting for unredacted copies with the citys lawyers and trying to have our private investigators find Jennifer from all those files. In 2009, Detective Wright decided to take a fresh look at the case. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Anyone? Drew Kesse: Joyce used to complain to me, she's like, "call them. Then in 2010, Detective Wright was moved off the case. Joel Wright: I knew that Chino had been arrested for a sex crime. Therefore, the only ones left were the laborers who were working on her condo complex expansion. Michael Torretta: What I'm thinking is Jennifer comes out. Jennifer Kesse has not been seen since 2006. On Monday, January 23, on her way into work as a project manager for a time-share company, Jennifer called her mom. Bloodhounds tracked Kesse's scent from her vehicle back to her own residence. 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse was last seen in Orlando, Florida on January 24, 2006. A private investigation team for . Kesse was last seen at her workplace, Central Florida Investments, on Jan. 23, 2006. She was just really happy. "She will remain 24 forever," Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse, told The Huffington Post. But upon further investigation, police realized the cell tower data was misinterpreted, and she actually wasn't out that night. But for the friends and family of 24 yea. Tipsters may also call the crime line anonymously at 800-423-8477. Just letting us know what she wanted to be done in her unit. Drew Kesse: He pulls into a parking spot next to the pool area backs out to even straighten himself in there, sits in there for 32 seconds gets out, walks away, never looks back. Michael Torretta: It's impossible to find those individuals. Then, two days after her disappearance, police found Jennifer's car. Louis Bolden: The community just rallied. 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 | Jennifer's best friend: Can I just have a second? But Torretta struck out when he tried to find those workers who he believes lived in the vacant apartment across from Jennifer. Kesse's family said. Chino needs to be spoken to again. Less than 10% of white American men are shorter than 5'7. Later that night when there was still no sign of her, police officially declared Jennifer missing. Michael Torretta is the Kesses' private investigator. Before we left, Chino even agreed to talk with the Kesse team. Joyce Kesse: Her travel bag. According to the Kesse family, this information has never been confirmed. Joel Wright: She did look at the photo and said, "That looks like Chino.". CHINO: Everything was normal. All calls were simply being sent straight to her voicemail, suggesting that the phone had been turned off. A couple said they saw it swerving out of her apartment complex at around 7:40 a.m. Det. She was declared dead by the State of Florida. But she says he fled in a white van. Chino: Believe me, if I did know anyone that was involved in that, the Kesse family would be knowing as well. Back in 2008, the Kesses told "48 Hours" that while the condo appeared to be in order, they did notice that Jennifer's purse, keys and cellphone were missing. Her family sued the Orlando Police Department for her case file and won. Security footage installed at the complex captured an individual seen driving and parking Jennifer's car on day she went missing. Lauren McCarthy: The searches were massive. He took and passed a polygraph test leaving the cops at another dead end. In 2018, Orlando Rolon became the Orlando police chief. She always texted or called Rob before leaving for work, but she did neither that day, which was extremely strange. Michael Torretta: Yes. 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. Of course, she has her back to the apartment behind her. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. Long distance was taking a toll on their relationship. Tami filed a police report and to this day she says they have never found the "peeping Tom" or the white van he was driving. Start to work. It wasn't hard to find Chino. Chief Orlando Rolon: The family wants closure. Michael Torretta: We all have kids that this could've happened to and as parents we need to help out each other. Before the case went cold, her car was found abandoned. If you have any information about Jennifer Kesse, report a tip to the Orlando Police Department. The Kesses are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to Jennifer's whereabouts. Anyone with information or who would like to donate to search efforts may do so at Findjenniferkesse.com. " she was in love. Michael Torretta: When you talk about challenging investigations, this is the one. Sgt. 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. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Investigators could also find no possible motivation for herleaving voluntarily. The investigators looked into everyone that they could think of. Det. No one has seen or heard from her since. [TRENDING: Roller coaster ride of temperatures in Central Florida with new front | Attorney general reviewing complaints against Volusia hot tub company | Ask Trooper Steve: Why does Florida not have a front, rear license plate? "It is Jennifer's best opportunity to be found . My guys cant go in and make arrests, do the true legal law enforcement work we have generated. The FBI took over Jennifers case in mid-2010, putting her on their Most Wanted/Missing List, where she still remains. At every turn, the detectives kept coming up empty and the case was going cold. This week will mark 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Orlando area apartment complex on Jan 24. Get to work!". Colleen: When I would come home from work, there would be a large group of men outside drinking. Jennifer Joyce Kesse seemed to have everything going for her. The former University of Central Florida student had . By the time they took it seriously, we had 14 people in the condo. - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Nobody mad about anything? Residents at the complex stated the car had been parked in the lot for several days. 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. As usual, when Jennifer left at around 6 p.m., she called her father while driving home. Colleen: We were a gated community. Although he wasn't in charge during the initial investigation, he sympathizes with the Kesses. One of the people he interviewed on audiotape was a former housekeeper at Jennifer's complex. It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse was last seen. It's busy, locks the door of her condo. Roger Brennan [2008]: There was some vacuuming samples taken from each section of the vehicle that were subsequently sent off to the lab for evaluation. Tami: There was creepy things like my underwear drawer was tossed one time the shower was wet. Chino with "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. This meant there werenoclues pertainingto what had happened to the victim. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. "She had just bought her first condo with her own money," said Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse. We know that the police, at least according to Drew Kesse, didn't interview the non-english speaking construction workers. Drew Kesse: We have to find her as quickly as possible because the more time that passes the less chance we have and the worse it's going to be. A Crime Line tip had been received in the first week of the investigation. Since her disappearance, there has been no activity on Jennifer's cell phone, bank accounts, social media accounts, etc. Her ex, recently upset and wishing to get back together with her, was cleared. We had a guard house. 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. Michael Torretta: I always told the Kesses what I like to do with this investigation is put a puzzle together -- one piece at a time. Orlando police . Anyone with information into Kesses disappearance can call the Kesse Family Tip Line at 941-201-4009, or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). I love her. Her parents have never stopped distributing thousands of flyers and begging anyone with information to come forward. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Drew Kesse: Yes. Det. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. You saw all the workers at that complex. The hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer. By the gait And someone with pretty big feet for his height is the information we've been getting. But, still, no one knew where Jennifer was. / CBS News, [This story first aired on October 24, 2020. Sgt. There's nothing in there that indicates that there were problems at the Mosaic. So, makeup, curling iron all that stuff all over the vanity wet shower, wet towel. Joel Wright [2008]: We didn't find any fingerprints on the steering wheel. And it just ate away at me. It's OK. 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. Louis Bolden: People just wanted to help them. ORLANDO, Fla. - On a January evening in 2006, Jennifer Kesse chatted on the phone with her parents and boyfriend from inside her Orlando home before disappearing without a trace, stumping investigators and the young woman's family who have searched relentlessly for her from Florida to Mexico and Russia. Peter Van Sant: Hey, how are ya? Louis Bolden: You could go to any part of town, and everyone knew Jennifer Kesse's name and they knew her face. Peter Van Sant: What did you see the first time you walked in? It looks like a man. From surveillance cameras, the authorities were able to see that someone, who was not Jennifer, had calmly driven her car and left it exactly where it was found at around noon on January 24. 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. "They are feeding off the work my guys have done for the past few years. Michael Torretta: That was one of the most shocking parts of this investigation. During the week she was gone, her brother and several friends had batched it in her condo. She got ready for work and left. I mean, we probably have at least three times more in boxes of this. ! Kesse wrote at the time. Kevin Harris was an aspiring hip-hop artist when he was gunned downoutside his recording studio in Los Angeles. Rob ringed her up himself, reasoning that shed been preoccupied with a meeting that she had previously mentioned, but his call went straight to voicemail. Jennifer Joyce Kesse has been missing since January 2006. Colleen: I don't recall formally meeting her. With personal items laid out, her room suggested that Jennifer had showered, dressed, and left for work. She moved into the complex just weeks after Jennifer disappeared. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 1. Jennifer was last heard from alive after she spoke on the phone with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, on the evening of January 23, 2006. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida and landed a. Where is Jennifer Kesse? Michael Torretta: I'm looking through these 16,000 documents for something that might have been missed by the Orlando PD, the FDLE, maybe even the FBI who have had parts in this investigation. In December, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement began a cold-case review of Jennifers disappearance to generate new leads. To this date, Jennifer is considered to be missing and endangered by the Orlando Police Department, the FBI, the Orange County Police, and several other agencies. 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. Jennifer spoke on the phone to her parents and boyfriend in her Orlando apartment before disappearing without a trace, never to be seen again. Chino agreed to take a lie detector test. In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her condo in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Louis Bolden: If you had told me then, in 14 years we would still be looking for Jennifer Kesse, I would not have believed it. We know that it is the public that in most cases solves or helps Missing people be found. On Thursday Morning the 26th, police found Jennifer's car abandoned in an apartment complex not far from where she lived. I'm not with you " and a little insecurity. Drew Kesse, who in the past has been vocal about what he feels are missteps by investigators, thanked the new team for their tireless efforts. Tronnes said she slipped and fell into the bathtub in a tragic accident, but detectives say he murdered her when she threatened to cut off the cash flow for his housing renovations. And her manager, who had made his intentions of wanting a relationship with her clear, was eventually ruled out as a suspect as well. But when police checked security cameras, it looked like they finally caught a big break. 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. Even though Rob lived in Fort Lauderdale, about 3 hours from Jennifer's condo in Orlando. Logan Kesse [2008]: [emotional] It's your sister, it's your family, it's your blood. Orlando Police release age progression photo of #JenniferKesse in hopes of getting new leads http . I can understand why they would feel that maybe an agency like ours has not delivered on what they would expect for an agency to do. Did David Tronnes murder his wife Shanti Cooper? What do you think happened?" Louis Bolden: Technology then was not what technology is now. Det. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. 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. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Joel Wright [2008] We know there was quite a bit of a renovation going on inside her complex. Try our coffee!! . They, in turn, told Rob. Three days after Kesse's disappearance, her car was found in the parking lot of the Huntington on the Green apartment complex at Americana and Texas, less than a mile from her residence.
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