Later that night when there was still no sign of her, police officially declared Jennifer missing. She's dragged into the other apartment. But I would never rule someone out just because they passed a polygraph. Michael Torretta: We all have kids that this could've happened to and as parents we need to help out each other. They kept suggesting that she must have had a fight with her boyfriend and would be back. In 2019, local police came out with a dive team, but no carpet was found. Peter Van Sant: And what did that tell you? Was Jennifer Kesse Found? The daily pain endured by the Kesse family is rooted in the events of Jan. 24, 2006. It didnt take this long. Investigators could also find no possible motivation for herleaving voluntarily. To this day, Jennifer Kesse has not been found, dead or alive, and the people who love her have fought tirelessly for answers, a fight that included receiving over 16 thousand pages of police records on the investigation, and these pages held more clues which has only fed the fire of this mystery. The next morning, her boyfriend became concerned when she failed to call or text him; unusually for Jennifer, her cellphone went straight to voicemail. Sgt. "She had just bought her first condo with her own money," said Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse. But she's a little bit of a bathroom pig in the morning. Chino was identified as a maintenance worker who had lived and worked in the same condo complex as Jennifer. Chino: I don't have to answer any questions, but that's for sure. Joyce Kesse: A lot of your day laborers are, um, not here, uh, legally. The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse 23 photos But, by early evening, when there was still no sign of Jennifer, police officially declared her missing. In 2016, she was declared dead by the state of Florida. And Chino is 5'9" -- taller than the figure's height estimated by police. You know, getting married and having children and becoming a grownup and just living life; just having her life, you know. The cops thought they had a further break when they learned that surveillance footage had captured an individual driving Jennifers car into the parking lot. JOEL WRIGHT [at the 2008 gathering]: Maybe the right person will see us. Cell tower data was analyzed, and it indicated Jennifer was out of her apartment and not at home. 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. By the gait And someone with pretty big feet for his height is the information we've been getting. Complicating the investigation many of the workers disappeared before police could talk to them. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. This week will mark 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Orlando area apartment complex on Jan 24. Drew Kesse accused the Orlando Police Dept. When they came up with no new leads, he made the unprecedented decision to finally release the files to the Kesses. 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. She deserved that. In the years since her disappearance, her family and law enforcement have continued to search for clues to her whereabouts. Jennifer Kesse Disappears. Nathan Gibson. Two days after she disappeared, her car was found abandoned in a nearby apartment complex. "It is Jennifers best opportunity to be found now, 17 years later. Sgt. In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her condo in Orlando, Florida. But there was still no sign of Jennifer, and at the time, the police concluded that there was no evidence of a struggle. Kesse was just 24-years-old when she went missing on January 24, 2006. 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. "I think right now we are in the best position in 17 years because the FDLE wants the case, they know what they are doing, it's a cold case division specifically looking at the case," he said. Peter Van Sant: Now you were the maintenance man there. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. They sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case files. JOYCE KESSE: Where is she? Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. It will take time, talent, money, and luck; however, we welcome the renewed effort," they said. Several items were located inside the vehicle her cellphone, charger sandals and shoes Nothing appears to be disturbed in the vehicle at all. Jennifer spoke on the phone to her parents and boyfriend in her Orlando apartment before disappearing without a trace, never to be seen again. 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. When Tami, who also asked to only use her first name, moved into the complex years later, she believed workers often entered her apartment when she wasn't home. Last year Drew Kesse accused the Orlando Police Dept. 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. Det. Joel Wright [2008]: We didn't find any fingerprints on the steering wheel. And they kept saying, "Nope, her case is extremely active. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Become a News 6 Insider]. 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. David Tronnes murder his wife Shanti Cooper? Det. 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. 48 Hours on ID airs at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery. We were very frantic. Colleen: When I would come home from work, there would be a large group of men outside drinking. A Crime Line tip had been received in the first week of the investigation. It's OK. 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. Updated October 14, 201813 items. Michael Torretta: I think it's important because it paints a picture that I don't believe I would have gotten from the 16,000 documents. We need her. 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. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Joel Wright: Some of the people who were working on the property left. Jennifer's loved ones hope this report will convince someone to take the courageous step of coming forward with information that could solve this heartbreaking mystery. In the hours that followed, they all came to Jennifers condo and noticed that although her car was missing, nothing else was out of the ordinary. On Thursday Morning the 26th, police found Jennifer's car abandoned in an apartment complex not far from where she lived. Roger Brennan [2008]: We didn't come up with any solid leads of anybody who saw Jennifer, saw anybody park her vehicle here. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What does that image tell you of that individual in front of the gate? He said they were uncooperative. In 2018 they sued to get the Kesse investigative file, and a judge ruled in their favor in 2019. In 2018, Orlando Rolon became the Orlando police chief. Over the past 17 years, we have spent over $700,000 but we cant look at that. I'm Peter Van Sant with CBS News. Investigators think she was trying to find a mail box when . DETECTIVE WRIGHT: is there any reason why somebody would would say that was you? Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. She graduated in 2003 and immediately received several job offers, and she decided to take a position at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee, Orange County, Florida. A week before she was last seen, Kessehad also visited the Virgin Islands with her boyfriend. I stood in a courtroom alone while a judge declared her deceased. Rob Allen: Because someone must have seen something. Since her disappearance, there has been no activity on Jennifer's cell phone, bank accounts, social media accounts, etc. Colleen says she complained to the leasing office manager. It's about Jennifer. She's locking the door and never sees it comin She probably was attacked immediately upon exiting. One of the people he interviewed on audiotape was a former housekeeper at Jennifer's complex. Roger Brennan [2008]: This is the interior of Jennifer's car as we found it. Peter Van Sant [2008] What do we know was going on around Jennifer's condominium at that time? NEWS REPORT: For the past two days dive crews have been out on the water. Fed up, the Kesses then made a dramatic move. Its positive in that respect, we have met the new detective and are able to move forward. Detective Wright then interviewed the building manager at Jennifer's condo to find out if there were any issues between Jennifer and Chino -- or anyone else: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Are you aware of anybody that might've had a problem with Jennifer that worked there or lived there? Drew Kesse: Joyce used to complain to me, she's like, "call them. CBS 48 Hours first premiered on the network back on January 19, 1988. Jennifer Joyce Kesse seemed to have everything going for her. Colleen: I don't recall formally meeting her. In January of 2006 she had just purchased a condo in Orlando, . 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. CHINO: Everything was normal. Ashley says she never was suspicious of Chino until one day nine months after Jennifer vanished, when Chino suddenly disappeared and moved out of the complex in the middle of the night. At the time Allen lived in Fort Lauderdale, three hours away from Orlando where Jennifer lived. The next morning, though, Jennifer waivered from her routine. Jennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. 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. Det. They have a photo of the person parking her car, but his face is obscured by the fence. Jennifer received three promotions in . 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 . "I want to do my best and bring Jennifer Kesse home to them one day," he said. by Sarah Jae Leiber Oct. 21, 2020. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Logan Kesse [2008]: [emotional] It's your sister, it's your family, it's your blood. Now, Drew and Joyce Kesse hope they will solve their missing daughter's case. Ashley: I sat on it for a little bit. It was as if someone had abducted her while she was leaving for work. Born on May 20, 1981, to Drew and Joyce Kesse, Jennifer Kesse was a graduate of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, from where she obtained a finance degree in 2003. Produced by Chris Young Ritzen, Tamara Weitzman and Gabriella Demirdjian. And then is abducted by those individuals across the way. Private Investigator Michael Torretta says he has gone through the more than 16,000-page case file at least three times. Det. Peter Van Sant: Based on your experience is there a possibility what this person threw in that pond was her body? People have been very generous with GoFundMe pages and help us continue what we are trying to do.". Michael Torretta: When you talk about challenging investigations, this is the one. They're just good people. Michael Torretta is a private investigator who works for the Kesses. You know aliens didn't abduct her. 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.. Chino was a name Detective Wright had not heard before. It was updated on July 10, 2021.]. In 2016, it had been 10 years since Jennifer went missing. Det. What was concerning about this was the area it was located is not an area frequented by Jennifer. She had just gotten promoted," her mother Joyce Kesse told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. Chief Rolon gave his investigators six months to work the case. Det. Chief Orlando Rolon: I can understand why they're frustrated. And then, Tami says she caught a "peeping Tom" a man she believes was a worker at the complex. And despite evidence that she was at her condo that morning, police pursued a theory that Jennifer may have been abducted the night before. 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. Getting along fine? He was interviewed about Jennifer but denied having any involvement in her disappearance. Roger Brennan [2008]: We're going through canvases of areas that she would travel or that she might be at. In fact, Chino had done work in Jennifer's condo just one week before she disappeared. January 24, 2006, Jennifer didn't show up for work. 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. He passed. of negligence in the investigation. . Around noon on the day Jennifer disappeared, one of the cameras captured a person driving Jennifer's car. A profile of Kesses disappearance on the CBS show 48 Hours lead to renewed interest in the case. You're all in. I have nothing to hide. The parents of Jennifer Kesse say they are "closer than ever" to uncovering answers in the disappearance of their. We had a guard house. Ashley: I always wanted to ask him. Valuables were still in the vehicle, which lead police to believe this wasnt a robbery or a carjacking. 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. Before the case went cold, her car was found abandoned. Drew Kesse: But police were very quick to shut us down on certain things. So, I did. Joyce Kesse: I think that my heart stopped Sheer panic. At every turn, the detectives kept coming up empty and the case was going cold. Det. [Takes a deep breath with tears in her eyes]. I love her. Her father Drews push to have the case looked at by state officials was given the green light last month. Lauren McCarthy [at the 2008 gathering]: There's just no other place I could be today. What do you think happened?" 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. Is anyone feeling that the mom has strong narcissistic vibes, I worked on both cases. The U.S. Sun has reached out to Orlando Police for comment. 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. Did you ever meet her? After all the interviews and reviewing the case file, Torretta says he now has a new theory as to what could have happened to Jennifer Kesse. They held up signs, just as they had done the day Jennifer went missing, with the desperate hope that someone passing by knew something. That's where the mystery starts. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Drew Kesse: So, at this point in time, the only people that are truly investigating what happened to Jennifer is us and our team. Did he know more than he had admitted? The Investigation In February 2006, investigators found Jennifer Kesse's black. They feared that time was running out. By that evening, though, with friends and family members distributing fliers, the Orlando Police Department organized extensive search parties to look for her and her vehicle, to no avail. Sad case, missing for over 11 years now. In December, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement began a cold-case review of Jennifers disappearance to generate new leads. She did look familiar. 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. But a woman -- who wants to be called Ashley had a different opinion of Chino. Drew Kesse: In my mind, it was "that person took my daughter. And that was part of the development of him as a person of interest. But upon further investigation, police realized the cell tower data was misinterpreted, and she actually wasn't out that night. Drew Kesse: We have film of the car being dropped off . Drew Kesse: She just said, you know "there's a lot of workers here and they tend to like just stop when I'm walking by or going to my car. The Kesses are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to Jennifer's whereabouts. 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. Joyce Kesse: It's very, very hard to move forward. You saw all the workers at that complex. Jennifer Kesse's father says nothing was found during a search of an Orange County lake. Roger Brennan [at the parking lot]: This is the camera that caught the person that parked Jennifer's vehicle here. On Sunday, January 22, 2006, Jennifer returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend Rob Allen. He called Jennifer and asked if she would mail it to him. They spoke around 10 p.m. Jennifer Kesse was last seen in Orlando on Jan. 24, 2006. Did David Tronnes murder his wife Shanti Cooper? Follow the links to read about more shocking crimes investigated on 48 Hours on ID. I just think of Jennifer all the time. The FBI took over Jennifers case in mid-2010, putting her on their Most Wanted/Missing List, where she still remains. He says when he reviewed the files, he was amazed at what police didn't do and who they didn't speak with. And you could sense that, and you can feel that . But she says once workers started living in empty apartments around the complex, she felt uneasy. Unconditional love is forever and unconditional. Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 15 years, and there are still little indications as to what happened to her on the day she vanished. Drew Kesse: So, to me, they don't have DNA. But it did. Jennifer is a strong, fun loving, career minded and responsible young lady if she was running late to work she would have called which is why we all became concerned immediately. "We assumed things were happening but when we received the files, there was nothing written in the last 12 years. It -- it wasn't a great feeling. - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com In 2009, Detective Wright decided to take a fresh look at the case. It didn't appear that is was a carjacking. And they said, "Well you ruined the crime scene." Then Torretta spoke to a woman who did not want to appear on camera. We have been getting leads every week for the past 17 years. And that's not all he learned. DET. Read: Jennifer Kesse: Family and FDLE continue efforts to find answers. Friday marks 14 years since Jennifer Kesse vanished. Peter Van Sant: Hey, how are ya? I mean, we probably have at least three times more in boxes of this. She was a beautiful person. January 18, 2012 at 5:12 pm EST. Jennifer disappeared in the morning from her condominium at the Mosaic at Millenia in Orlando and has never been heard from again. And that's the end. We've seen it time after time again with long term Missing persons cases. Anyone? / CBS News, [This story first aired on October 24, 2020. It will be nine years this winter on the Kesse disappearance, and there haven't been any great leads yet. When asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. And their conversation didn't end well. FDLE, in conjunction with Orlando Police, essentially restarted the investigation into the Orlando womans 2006 disappearance. Her car was found a few days later nearby but despite reward offers topping $100,000, Kesse has never been found. And I said, "are you kidding me?". Michael Torretta: This is something that is haunting me. Joyce Kesse: Jenn shared every detail about the trip. Jennifer Kesse's father spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun ahead of the anniversary of his daughter's disappearance. Found the resolution to each, I know who really killed Chanin, her husband did not, I have so many questions about this story. First published on October 24, 2020 / 11:01 PM. Lauren McCarthy: Jennifer is super funny, super witty person. 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 are looking to solve the case themselves. Her parents also continue to pursue leads, hoping to one day either find her or her remains. Michael Torretta: She's locking the door and never sees it comin'. If you have any information about Jennifer Kesse, report a tip to the Orlando Police Department. He was serving time in a Florida prison for statutory rape of a teenage girl a crime he committed two years after Jennifer disappeared. Jennifer Kesse was deemed dead by the state of Florida in 2016. Peter Van Sant: You had nothing to do with her disappearance? As the desperate hours went by, Sergeant Roger Brennan and his team of investigators searched the streets of Orlando looking for Jennifer Kesse. -The Search For Jennifer Kesse - It has been 10+ years since Jennifer's Abduction, we understand that many visitors to this website are looking for more information about . 1. Orlando Police Department via the Kesse family. ORLANDO, Fla., None There's a new push on Wednesday to solve the 6-year-old mystery behind the disappearance of Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. The surveillance footage does tell us that there was about 30 seconds of time when the person was inside the car. A search of her condo revealed nothing unusual, but her phone, keys, and purse were missing. The Kesses are offering $15,000 as a reward for valuable information on where Jennifer could be at this time. Sgt. In fact, she'd just moved. Brennan shared evidence photos. On Jan. 24,. Joyce Kesse: Her travel bag. Louis Bolden | WKMG investigative reporter: To meet the Kesses is to love the Kesses. Jennifer Kesse was 24 at the time of her disappearance and by all accounts was a successful young woman. The former University of Central Florida student had graduated in 2003, and had only recently started her new job as a finance manager. Lauren McCarthy: [emotional] seeing that tape of Jennifer's car that was probably the worst moment. Although he wasn't in charge during the initial investigation, he sympathizes with the Kesses. Michael Torretta: It's impossible to find those individuals. It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse was last seen. (Florida Department of Law Enforcement). Herboyfriend had also tried to contact Kessethat morning, as they often spoke at thattime, but was unable to get in contact with her. Now, nearly 15 years later, evidence photos obtained by Fox News suggest a violent . This person has never been found, but has been identified as a person of interest in her investigation. by the walk. The 24-year-old has been missing for 15 years after vanishing one morning while heading out to work. Peter Van Sant: There's no list of names of who was staying in which apartment? Rob Allen: My best friend said to me after the trip, he's like, "Oh you're in love and you just don't want to admit it.".
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