[Takes a deep breath with tears in her eyes]. The most significant clue to date is a grainy surveillance camera image of someone calmly parking her car. He passed. It does not explain the logistics of two vehicles. Detective Wright also found an anonymous Crime Line tip that was reported during the first week of the investigation that suggested Chino might have been involved in Jennifer's disappearance. I mean, we probably have at least three times more in boxes of this. Roger Brennan [2008]: We're going through canvases of areas that she would travel or that she might be at. Link contains a photo of Jennifer, an age progression photo, a photo of the person who dropped off her car, and information about the case. 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. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Interestingly, the 2004 Chevy Malibu's number one problem is with the electric power steering. Torretta says that after going through the more than 16,000-page case file at least three times and doing fresh interviews, he has a new theory about what happened to Jennifer Kesse. Tami: He was pleasuring himself in the corner of my patio. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive.
Missing: Jennifer Kesse | Orlando, FL | Uncovered She had just moved into a condo in Orlando, Florida, that she purchased on her own. 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. You're all in. For those of you who don't know, Jennifer Kessie was a 24 year old woman who vanished in Orlando Florida in 2006. But there were no big headlines and Torretta presses on. NEWS REPORT: For the past two days dive crews have been out on the water. And he, denied any kind of wrongdoing. You unfortunately take things for granted. We miss her every day.. "I couldn't believe it. . It does not explain HOW the abduction occurred. Later that day, she is declared missing when family members cannot locate Jennifer or her car at her apartment complex. Doreen Schechter is the producer editor. 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. I had an ex boyfriend once who would not let the relationship go. 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. She had a younger brother named Logan, and the Kesse family moved to Florida when Logan and Jennifer were a bit older. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.. Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - Wikipedia Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse Jennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Sgt. If the abductor was on foot, why were they then so concerned with putting the car over a mile away in the opposite direction and then walking back to whatever street corner or coffee shop parking lot they first encountered Jennifer Kesse, who was presumably on her way to work? We want closure. The DNA testing they did on the car was inconclusive, but the car did lead to a very important clue. Based on interviews with people who lived at the complex, he believes that up to 10 construction workers were living in an empty apartment just across from Jennifer's. Joel Wright [2008]: We didn't find any fingerprints on the steering wheel. The only way to determine any problem would be to ask future owners of her car what issues they experienced in the following years after her abduction. It seemed like she almost disappeared out of thin air. DETECTIVE WRIGHT: how did you get into the condo? House of Broken Dreams: the Jennifer Kesse story. Ashley: I always wanted to ask him. On Monday, January 23, on her way into work as a project manager for a time-share company, Jennifer called her mom. Jennifer Kesse's parents refused to give up. Sgt. DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Nobody mad about anything? But somehow they all woke up one day and said: We need to make Jennifer Kesse disappear. Louis Bolden: At the time, we thought, "They want what?
Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Newly released police photos suggest That same morning a man/woman dropped Jennifer's car off at an apartment complex within walking distance of Jennifer's own after seemingly wiping the car of all finger prints. But why care about moving the car because an abductor like that does not lay any sort of claim to a particular location since most everyone tends to agree, that whether the abductor was from Mosaic at Millenia or elsewhere, the reason to move the car is to fool the police into looking elsewhere from a particular location where the abduction itself took place. Det. ORLANDO, Fla. - It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando condominium . Sgt. Joel Wright: [2008]: When that car was found, we jumped all over it. Lauren McCarthy: The searches were massive. When we asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. Sgt. And then, Tami says she caught a "peeping Tom" a man she believes was a worker at the complex. DETECTIVE WRIGHT: is there any reason why somebody would would say that was you? Jennifer Kesse was a beautiful, intelligent, and independent 24-year-old with everything going for her. After months of wrangling, a settlement was reached and the Orlando Police Department handed over the file - more than 16,000 pages. Det. Logan Kesse [2008]: It didn't feel right. In January 2006, 24-year old Jennifer Kesse. It makes a lot more sense than some of the other theories thrown around the case. There's nothing in there that indicates that there were problems at the Mosaic.
'Unconcluded' podcast finding new clues and reviving 11-year-old 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. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen. Michael Torretta: This is something that is haunting me. Chino was one of the workers who did some repairs in Jennifer's condo one week before she disappeared. But he did move to AZ not long after. What is known is that when Kesse didn't show up for work on Jan. 24, 2006, her co-workers and family knew something was wrong. Nothing had been stolen from the car and there was no evidence of a struggle. It explains the haphazard way the 2004 Chevy Malibu Jennifer Kesse drove was left at Huntington on the Green. 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. On March 18, 2009, Wright interviewed Chino in prison and asked him about that time he worked in Jennifer's condo. 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. And how fast can we find that person?". Keeping Jennifer's name and story in the public eye is. And what about that photo taken by security cameras? to be broadcast Saturday, Oct. 24 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. One woman named Colleen said, "When I would come home from work, there would be a large group of men outside drinking. 2. Joel Wright: It told me that he passed the polygraph. I don't hear helicopters in the air.". It's busy, locks the door of her condo. But that evening Jennifer spoke with Rob. I believe he was cleared by LE. And they just look.". Colleen says she complained to the leasing office manager. The young abductor did not thoroughly vet the place he left the car. is produced by Chris Young Ritzen, Tamara Weitzman and Gabriella Demirdjian. There have been no arrests, no named suspects, and a grainy image of a person parking her car remains the most important clue as to who may have abducted Jennifer. But I would never rule someone out just because they passed a polygraph. Joel Wright [2008]: Now the clothing looks to be maybe someone who is a painter or some type of worker. One can tell by the walk, the shoes and the clothes. Det. Obviously we don't know if this was Jennifer's sweater, but ex seems like the type to shop at banana republic. This adds credence to my theory - Hispanics tend to be shorter in stature. Jennifer planned to mail the phone from work the next morning. Joyce Kesse: Her travel bag. And if the dog scent is correct, then the abductor also had a long walk back to the Mosaic at Millenia area. In 2019, local police came out with a dive team, but no carpet was found. MU Podcasts. Sgt. 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. For those unfamiliar, Jennifer Kesse went missing in 2006 from Orlando Florida.
The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - Stories of the Unsolved And I think she got up for work as she normally would. I stood in a courtroom alone while a judge declared her deceased. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. And made it as far as her car. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. Long distance was taking a toll on their relationship. 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. But upon further investigation, police realized the cell tower data was misinterpreted, and she actually wasn't out that night. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Detective Wright learned Chino used to live in another building at Jennifer Kesse's condo complex and was a former maintenance worker there. Lauren McCarthy: She was the type of person who would call her mom or her dad or me when she was simply walking from Target in the parking lot and it was dark out. I just think of Jennifer all the time. And whenever I would have to walk past them, you know there would be a little bit of comments or just a lot of uncomfortable stares. Because there were posters There were billboards. She received numerous job offers and took a job at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ococee, Florida. The story of Jennifer Kesse has been featured on 48 hours mysteries, there are documentaries about her and countless news outlets have covered Jennifer's mys.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - CBS News Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. We dont care when. Joyce Kesse: I think that my heart stopped Sheer panic. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What do you know about this person's height? In January of 2006 she had just purchased a condo in Orlando, Home; Listen. The workers where Jennifer Kesse lived, Mosaic at Millenia theory. But she's a little bit of a bathroom pig in the morning.
Jennifer Kesse was a beautiful, hard-working, 24-year-old woman in 2006. Now, Drew and Joyce Kesse hope they will solve their missing daughter's case. He was definitely male. If he committed another crime later, he would not make the same mistake again. 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. It's been more than 14 years since she was last seen. In 2008, Detective Wright and Sergeant Brennan analyzed the surveillance tape with "48 Hours.". So, I did. Drew Kesse: That was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. Workers that live there would certainly be aware of her presence and her car parked in its numbered spot. She did look familiar. Sgt.
Family of Florida woman missing for 15-years say they are 'close' to When they came up with no new leads, he made the unprecedented decision to finally release the files to the Kesses. Det. Ashley: I sat on it for a little bit. Kesses parents said their daughter did not feel comfortable around building maintenance workers. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. She was already so successful that she had recently purchased a condominium no small feat for someone in their early. After months of legal wrangling, in March 2019, they all reached a settlement. When they arrived at the condo in the early afternoon, a building manager opened Jennifer's locked apartment. And they just look,''" Drew Kesse recalled. 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. I just can't give it up unless I know of a stronger alibi, because 14 years later there still aren't any answers as to what happened to Jennifer Kesse, and it had to have been someone. 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. The Kesse family . With the HOTG surveillance video and dog track back to Mosaic, I would have thought police would have focused their investigation at Mosaic, especially after the car was found. And we know she did not arrive back the first time from her vacation until the NIGHT of January 23rd, 2006, after most of the laborers who did not live at Mosaic would have gone home for the day. The surveillance footage does tell us that there was about 30 seconds of time when the person was inside the car. The canvassing started then and then it got more intense as the days went on and we eventually had horses and helicopters and everything else up in the air looking around. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Peter Van Sant [2008]: Did you sense somebody knew something? Joel Wright: However, the logs that we went through didn't appear to be complete. I can see that young version of myself doing something dumb and thinking he was mostly harmless, and letting him in to my apartment without telling my boyfriend because of insecurity. Lauren McCarthy: She was extremely safety conscious. JENNIFER KESSE - SUSPECTS and THEORIES and NEW EVIDENCEJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIM7B3NhioaqwNyHnu9YL0g/join.
The Biggest Jennifer Kesse Theories: What Really Happened? Mom and Dad mentored her through her car and home purchases, and Drew Kesse managed the punch list of her newly constructed abode. She spoke to her friend, parents, and boyfriend on the phone the night before she disappeared, and was reported missing the next morning when she didn't show up for work. The case so . No one could tell he was getting creepy and crossing a lot of lines, he just seemed kinda bummed to our mutual friends. OK, call the police again.". Joyce Kesse: It's very, very hard to move forward. It all suggests that whatever happened likely occurred after she had left her home that morning. 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? But I remember hearing a couple of things that have piqued my interest. We just want an answer.". It explains the oddities concerning where Jennifer Kesse's car was found at Huntington on the Green. Det. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. In fact, some of them had done work in her condo one week before she disappeared. They immediately moved into Jennifer's condo to be close to the investigation.
Peter Van Sant: So, these are just some of your daughter's case files? Det. Chino was a name Detective Wright had not heard before. "This is something that is haunting me," private investigator Michael Torretta said. She graduated with honours in 2003 with a degree in finance. Roger Brennan [2008]: This is the interior of Jennifer's car as we found it. In the days leading up to her disappearance, Jennifer went on a vacation with her boyfriend, arriving back in Orlando the day she was last seen and going straight to work instead of stopping by her apartment. Lauren McCarthy: [emotional] seeing that tape of Jennifer's car that was probably the worst moment. Private Investigator Michael Torretta says he has gone through the more than 16,000-page case file at least three times. A single stranger abductor saw an opportunity and took it. 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. We wanna find the person responsible for her disappearance.
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She was a beautiful person. Peter Van Sant: Now you were the maintenance man there. Roger Brennan [2008]: The Orange County Sheriff's office received a call about Jennifer's vehicle being in the Huntington on the Green condominiums approximately 1.1 miles away from her condominium. Michael Torretta: There's never been one quarterback on this case. Cell tower data was analyzed, and it indicated Jennifer was out of her apartment and not at home. They're just good people. It is surprising that the police investigation never came up with the right person from Mosaic. The surveillance video took a photo every 3 seconds and each time, the person's face was obstructed by a fence post. They also couldn't count on getting any reliable forensic evidence from Jennifer's condo. Now we have some of our own questions we'd like to ask. On Sunday, January 22, 2006, Jennifer returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend Rob Allen. When Detective Wright found Chino, he was serving time for a statutory rape charge. The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse 23 photos But, by early evening, when there was still no sign of Jennifer, police officially declared her missing.