Manage Settings If he committed another crime later, he would not make the same mistake again. In fact, Chino had done work in Jennifer's condo just one week before she disappeared. it was like she walked in the night before and just dropped her suitcase right where it was. You don't recognize this figure? He passed. 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. 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. The rest of the home looked like a maid had been there . Brennan shared evidence photos. But, still, no one knew where Jennifer was. Michael Torretta: I want to do my best and bring Jennifer Kesse home to them one day. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. One of the people he interviewed on audiotape was a former housekeeper at Jennifer's complex. Blink On Crime Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. The man/woman who dropped off the car was caught on camera, but his/her face was obscured by fencing in the foreground of the surveillance video. Drew Kesse: We were probably on the road within 5 minutes. 'Unconcluded' podcast finding new clues and reviving 11-year-old Joyce Kesse: We all along have felt that she was abducted in the morning. 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. One week before Jennifer Kesse disappeared, she took a weekend trip to St. Croix with her boyfriend Rob Allen. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. These things don't happen to you," said her boyfriend, Rob Allen. Missing: Jennifer Kesse | Orlando, FL | Uncovered Roger Brennan [at the parking lot in 2008] Apparently this video, when it films, captures every two to three seconds as it's filming, so that's why you only see the subject on one side of the gate and then the opposite side of the gate and he's blocked by the posts on either side of the gate. It's not about us. It's been more than 15 years since 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando condominium. Everything You Need to Know About the WICKED Movie, TALKING IT OUT Virtual Film Festival to Open Next Week, Donna Benedicto Admitted Into The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Later that night when there was still no sign of her, police officially declared Jennifer missing. Orlando Police Department via the Kesse family. But he did move to AZ not long after. For those of you who don't know, Jennifer Kessie was a 24 year old woman who vanished in Orlando Florida in 2006. I do not recognize that person. "She was in love," her mother Joyce said. 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. However, the suspects face was obscured in all frames captured by the footage . Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. 48 HOURS: "Where is Jennifer Kesse?" He says when he reviewed the files, he was amazed at what police didn't do and who they didn't speak with. Lauren McCarthy | Jennifer's best friend: Can I just have a second? 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. Chief Rolon gave his investigators six months to work the case. And also had people of different heights walk by. Rob Allen: You've got the bug. Was Jennifer Kesse taken by human traffickers? Her father - WKMG I called the crime line back then and told them and they took my statement. / CBS NEWS. The family of amissing Florida woman who vanished nearly 15 years agohopes new clues may finally lead to answers about what happened to her,FOX News reports. Roger Brennan [2008]: We're going through canvases of areas that she would travel or that she might be at. And Chino is 5'9" -- taller than the figure's height estimated by police. They want the police department's files?" 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. Jennifer Kesse was a successful young woman with a good job and a loving boyfriend when she simply vanished from her Orlando, Fla., condominium. Louis Bolden: The community just rallied. Peter Van Sant: And what did that tell you? Rob Allen: That's just not something that even came in my mind. What do you think happened?" 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. The abductor did not know Jennifer Kesse or what route she took to work. Joel Wright: Unfortunately, the witnesses couldn't say which way the car went once it got out onto the surface road. So here is my unpopular theory! Colleen: I don't recall formally meeting her. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Footage from nearby surveillance cameras showed a grainy image of someone parking Jennifer's car, sitting in it for about 30 seconds, getting out of the car, and walking away. If you have any information about Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, please visit the "Find Jennifer Kesse" Facebook page. We immediately started asking everybody walking around if they had seen anything. At the time of her disappearance, Kesse's condo complex was undergoing renovations. Colleen says she complained to the leasing office manager. There were no signs of forced entry. After months of legal wrangling, in March 2019, they all reached a settlement. The surveillance video took a photo every 3 seconds and each time, the person's face was obstructed by a fence post. We want closure. . You saw all the workers at that complex. Michael Torretta: Yes. Michael Torretta: We all have kids that this could've happened to and as parents we need to help out each other. Did he know more than he had admitted? Updated on: July 7, 2021 / 12:11 PM "She just said, 'There's a lot of workers here and they tend to stop when I'm walking to my car. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Frustrated by the lack of results, the Kesses filed a civil complaint and took the Orlando Police Department to court in order to get the case files on Jennifer's disappearance. And that's not all he learned. "I believe Jennifer got ready for work. 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. Louis Bolden: At the time, we thought, "They want what? But he told me there was really nothing that he personally could do. But it did. They're just good people. He said they were uncooperative. In 2019, local police came out with a dive team, but no carpet was found. reported by "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. 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. "This is something that is haunting me," private investigator Michael Torretta said. It's about Jennifer. Lauren McCarthy: She was always on the radar with everybody. Louis Bolden: You could go to any part of town, and everyone knew Jennifer Kesse's name and they knew her face. No blood evidence. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. It does not explain why someone who planned an abduction did not take the time to choose a better spot to leave her car than a place that has a sign in the pool area clearly stating surveillance cameras are in use. Two days later, her black Chevy Malibu was found at an apartment complex in a high-crime area of Orlando, about a mile from her condo. And the name Chino came up again -- that maintenance worker at Jennifer's complex. And he, denied any kind of wrongdoing. 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. 1. The abduction did not take place at Mosaic. I'm not with you " and a little insecurity. "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," Van Sant says to Torretta. TRANSLATOR [2009 audio tape]: Yes, she remembers the case. 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. Joel Wright: It told me that he passed the polygraph. From all appearances, Jennifer Kesse of Orlando, Florida was a happy, successful, well-adjusted 24-year-old woman with a bright future. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. That day, Chino took a polygraph test and he passed. They immediately moved into Jennifer's condo to be close to the investigation. Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Newly released police photos suggest One of the most popular theories is that Kesse was abducted by a construction worker, who may have been working for her condominium complex. Det. The only peice of evidence ever uncovered was Security Camera footage of the likely suspect parking her car. Sgt. At the time she disappeared, Kesses building was being converted from apartments to condos, and construction workers were at the property frequently. The Case of Jennifer Kesse- 17 Years of Disappearance The most significant clue to date is a grainy surveillance camera image of someone calmly parking her car. The tip was anonymous and suggested Chino may have been involved in Jennifer's disappearance, but it's unclear if police had looked into it or talked to Chino at all. Peter Van Sant: The last time police officially questioned Chino was back in 2009. I mean, everybody knows for a fact that I had nothing to do with Jennifer Kesse. For months afterwards he would show up unannounced. That's a really hard question to ask somebody that's sitting on the couch next to you. Drew Kesse: So, to me, they don't have DNA. Lauren McCarthy: Jennifer is super funny, super witty person. Her face was everywhere. Joyce Kesse: We asked them for several years to make her case cold because there's more resources available for cold cases. Police say they did not believe Jennifer's case met the criteria for declaring her missing. She had just moved into a condo in Orlando, Florida, that she purchased on her own. DETECTIVE WRIGHT: is there any reason why somebody would would say that was you? When Detective Wright found Chino, he was serving time for a statutory rape charge. 'Where is Jennifer Kesse?' CBS show investigates Orlando woman's Torretta says he knew he had to get this tip checked out. Rob Allen, left, walks with an Orlando detective at the site where Jennifer Kesse's car was found. Sgt. Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse - Wikipedia Then she disappeared one day in January of 2006 and has never been found. Under the agreement, the Orlando Police Department would no longer lead the investigation. The hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer. Ashley: He came over to my condo quite a bit. Peter Van Sant: Now you were the maintenance man there. Det. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. On a Tuesday in Orlando at the Huntington on the Green in 2006, if you were to take the bus by standing at the bus stop around noon, how long would you have to wait there before a bus showed up? Shed stay on the phone in the doorway of her condo until they had left.. Getting along fine? I believe he was cleared by LE. And they said, "Well you ruined the crime scene." 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NEWS REPORT: For the past two days dive crews have been out on the water. 3. Joel Wright: There were an unbelievable amount of man hours went into this case. After many months of legal wrangling, a settlement was reached, and OPD agreed to hand over files. And despite evidence that she was at her condo that morning, police pursued a theory that Jennifer may have been abducted the night before. However, the suspects face was obscured in all frames captured by the footage . They were immediately worried. Start to work. My heart is here. Chino: I met Jennifer Kesse. Joyce Kesse: As you can imagine we were basket cases. she locks the door. Joyce Kesse: I refuse to let her be forgotten until she is found. It looks like a man. Unless Jennifer Kesse's car went in the opposite direction when she left for work on the morning of January 24, 2006, then this abductor really did a lot of walking or bus travel that day, especially in order to get to the location where he/she encountered Jennifer Kesse. Joel Wright: At that point I thought the investigation was kicking into gear. Family of Florida woman missing for 15-years say they are 'close' to Complicating the investigation many of the workers disappeared before police could talk to them. You unfortunately take things for granted. But to the Kesses' frustration, the person caught on that camera could not be identified. It fits the generic worker description of the person on the HOTG surveillance video walking away from Jennifer Kesse's car. I don't hear helicopters in the air.". Drew Kesse: And we just wish that one person that knows something in Orlando would just finally say it. She received numerous job offers and took a job at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ococee, Florida. "There was makeup all over her counter The T-shirt that she had worn to bed was on the floor. It explains how the workers knew she arrived back on the night of January 23rd from her vacation. "Until we can find that carpet and see what's in it, we need to follow up on that particular lead.". Rob had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever hear her voice. Joyce Kesse: Jenn shared every detail about the trip. Anyone? Chief Orlando Rolon: After the number of years that we have spent trying to solve Jennifer's disappearance, I think it was time to also honor the wishes of the family. But according to Torretta, the police files don't list everyone who was questioned. On Monday January 23, 2006, after she returned from her trip, Jennifer Kesse called her mom that morning on her way into work. When she didn't show up for work on January 24, 2006, her friends and family immediately knew that something was terribly wrong. ", Peter Van Sant: Do you believe anyone realistically has been working this case in recent years?". Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. She might not have had a chance to fight back, Torretta told FOX News. Workers that live there would certainly be aware of her presence and her car parked in its numbered spot. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Then in 2010, Detective Wright was moved off the case. And you could sense that, and you can feel that . If foul play was involved, there were no obvious suspects. Theories abound as to what happened, with many suggesting she was killed by a male coworker whose advances she had spurned. Because there were posters There were billboards. There's a lot of information that could have been developed that I believe wasn't in the most critical hours of this investigation. "We had a disagreement," Allen said. Or the vehicle was used for transport of a body. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Family says it's 'close' to answers in 15 Joel Wright [2008]: It's difficult to tell. And much like the co-worker theory, it does not explain why others who worked at Mosaic would not have been suspicious of one of their own workers if they are not involved. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. Det. Michael Torretta is the Kesses' private investigator. Those closest to Jennifer would confirm that, not . A new witness has also been found. A damp towel was on the floor near the shower, the unit was locked and her mobile phone, iPod, purse, and briefcase were not in the condo. Jennifer is definitely the most loyal person I've ever been friends with or probably ever known. Joel Wright [2008]: Now the clothing looks to be maybe someone who is a painter or some type of worker. And that was part of the development of him as a person of interest. Logan Kesse [2008]: [emotional] It's your sister, it's your family, it's your blood. "You have keys to all the apartments. subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. "The hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer," Joyce Kesse said. And despite evidence that she was at her. First published on October 24, 2020 / 11:01 PM. By sundown, many of Jennifer Kesse's family and friends gathered at her condo and started to search for her. The Kesses told police that Jennifer had complained to them about the workers at the building who occasionally made her feel uncomfortable. Joel Wright: She did look at the photo and said, "That looks like Chino.". 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 hole in our heart is forever there until we have an answer. Roger Brennan: [2008] We printed out pictures and then we brought them out here. Det. Actress Donna Benedicto has been accepted into the Performers Peer Group of the prestigious Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the organization that presents the Emmy Awards. Sponsors in this Episode: Native Deodorant (nativedeodorant.com promo code 'UNCONCLUDED . I have examined the footage extensively, and I can relate the following info. Joel Wright: Chino was very cooperative. On Sunday, January 22, 2006, Jennifer returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend Rob Allen. It explains how someone would be aware she only arrived back to work the day before she went missing. They sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case files. It looked like someone was thrown down on the top of the hood arms spread out and then dragged back almost like off the hood to the point where you can almost see fingers scribbling down the hood, Drew Kesse told FOX News. Chino: I don't have to answer any questions, but that's for sure. Jennifer Kesse, 24, went missing from her newly purchased Orlando, Florida, condo on January 24, 2006 . Det. Jennifer Kesse was very close with her entire family, but she was a true Daddy's girl. If it was car trouble, it does not explain why Jennifer Kesse stopped. Jennifer had shared with family and friends that the workers made her uneasy. And whenever I would have to walk past them, there would be a little bit of comments or just a lot of uncomfortable stares. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. 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. Joyce Kesse: The workers made her feel uncomfortable. What Happened to Jennifer Kesse? - Medium On the morning of January 24, 2006, Jennifer, 24, left her apartment and headed to work -- but she never made it there. In January 2006, 24-year old Jennifer Kesse. "Her cell phone that she had since she was 16 years old went to voicemail for the first time. "She had just bought her first condo with her own money," said Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse. "Everything was normal." When viewing surveillance videos, investigators spot an unidentified person parking Jennifer's . Chino needs to be spoken to again. Fed up, the Kesses then made a dramatic move. Maybe Jennifer Kesse was murdered by her ex. "This is something that is haunting me," Torretta says. Later that day, she is declared missing when family members cannot locate Jennifer or her car at her apartment complex. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of missing person, Jennifer Kesse Joyce Kesse [2008]: God love Jennifer. She moved into the complex just weeks after Jennifer disappeared. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What do you know about this person's height? If it was a worker living in one of the vacant apartments, tracking those workers down is going to be a challenge. We try to answer these questions and start to put together a theory of the events as our Tracy Ocasio investigation continues. Because Jennifer appeared to have slept in her bed and got ready for work, the . Why take a chance with witnesses? 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