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. Drew Kesse: It was never secured by Orlando Police. The Kesses are offering $15,000 as a reward for valuable information on where Jennifer could be at this time. She was very aware of her surroundings. And Chino is 5'9" -- taller than the figure's height estimated by police. There were no signs of a struggle. Peter Van Sant: Do you know of anyone who might have been involved in Jennifer Kesse's disappearance? Jennifer Kesse, of Orlando, who went missing Jan. 24, 2006, at 24 years old. 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. Did he know more than he had admitted? Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What does that image tell you of that individual in front of the gate? 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. 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. All calls were simply being sent straight to her voicemail, suggesting that the phone had been turned off. 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. A week before she was last seen, Kessehad also visited the Virgin Islands with her boyfriend. It will take time, talent, money, and luck; however, we welcome the renewed effort," they said. She carried pepper spray with her all the time. Logan Kesse [2008]: It didn't feel right. Influencivenews; . Long distance was taking a toll on their relationship. Louis Bolden | WKMG investigative reporter: To meet the Kesses is to love the Kesses. [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? Did David Tronnes murder his wife Shanti Cooper? But now, 16 years later, her parents, who have been . Jennifer Kesse had recently purchased her own condo at the Mosaic at Millenia Condominium in Orlando, Florida and just received a promotion at work. But sadly, this person, whose physical features were not clear in the video due to angling and fences concealing their face, was not recognized by anyone. Michael Torretta: When you talk about challenging investigations, this is the one. What do you think happened?" 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. Chino agreed to take a lie detector test. Chino was then asked about the pictures -- the ones that the housekeeper said may have looked like him: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: you know the photos that you looked at earlier the guy walking by the gate? It will be nine years this winter on the Kesse disappearance, and there haven't been any great leads yet. Sgt. Roger Brennan [2008]: We didn't come up with any solid leads of anybody who saw Jennifer, saw anybody park her vehicle here. And in fact, weeks later he did. Jennifer Joyce Kesse has been missing since January 2006. As time went by, the Kesses felt abandoned by the Orlando Police Department. But that evening Jennifer spoke with Rob. In an update on their GoFundMe page, the Kesse family said they would never give up searching for her. I called the crime line back then and told them and they took my statement. Colleen: He was apologetic. And the forensic examination produced just a little as well a latent print and a small DNA fiber. Drew Kesse: We have film of the car being dropped off . Joel Wright: Some of the people who were working on the property left. The distinct lack of evidence and leads in the investigation means no one is sure what happened to Kesse, even12 years afterher disappearance. But Torretta struck out when he tried to find those workers who he believes lived in the vacant apartment across from Jennifer. She had just gotten promoted," her mother Joyce Kesse told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. The investigators looked into everyone that they could think of. 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. Chino: Believe me, if I did know anyone that was involved in that, the Kesse family would be knowing as well. Rob Allen, left, walks with an Orlando detective at the site where Jennifer Kesse's car was found. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The family of missing woman Jennifer Kesse marked the start of another year with no answers. . This meant there were. They're just good people. 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. Evidence photos obtained by Fox News suggest a. (Drew Kesse) ORLANDO, Fla. - Drew Kesse, whose daughter Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24,. When asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. They said they recognized the clothing and persons gait. They spoke around 10 p.m. Then, two days after her disappearance, police found Jennifer's car. I had never heard of that happening. There were hundreds of people that came out. Residents at the complex stated the car had been parked in the lot for several days. Then she disappeared one day in January of 2006 and has never been found. Joel Wright: At that point I thought the investigation was kicking into gear. But, still, no one knew where Jennifer was. Kesse was just 24-years-old when she went missing on January 24, 2006. 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. I don't hear helicopters in the air.". They have a photo of the person parking her car, but his face is obscured by the fence. She was a beautiful person. Louis Bolden: You could go to any part of town, and everyone knew Jennifer Kesse's name and they knew her face. | Become a News 6 Insider]. We were very frantic. Brennan shared evidence photos. And the name Chino came up again -- that maintenance worker at Jennifer's complex. People have been very generous with GoFundMe pages and help us continue what we are trying to do.". 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.". Jennifers parents called the police immediately, but because of her age, they initially held off on any investigation. They, in turn, told Rob. They had no better luck with the forensics inside Jennifer's car. Michael Torretta: Yes. So, makeup, curling iron all that stuff all over the vanity wet shower, wet towel. Peter Van Sant: Based on your experience is there a possibility what this person threw in that pond was her body? Judy Tygard is the executive producer. Background: Jennifer Joyce Kesse was a finance graduate. Returning on Sunday, she stayed the night at her boyfriends home and then drove straight to work on Monday morning, January 23, 2006. In the years since her disappearance, her family and law enforcement have. "OK, call the hospitals again. They can then be seen walking away from the car; however, frustratingly, their face was obscured by a fence. Joel Wright [2008]: Possibly wiped it. I didn't like it. DREW KESSE: We don't have her. Kevin Harris was an aspiring hip-hop artist when he was gunned down. Jennifer received three promotions in DET. Kevin Harris was an aspiring hip-hop artist when he was gunned downoutside his recording studio in Los Angeles. Although he wasn't in charge during the initial investigation, he sympathizes with the Kesses. 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 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. Joel Wright: [2008]: When that car was found, we jumped all over it. Lauren McCarthy: [emotional] seeing that tape of Jennifer's car that was probably the worst moment. So, I'm heading now to his last known address where I'm hoping we can find him. Michael Torretta: There's never been one quarterback on this case. Jennifer Kesse was 24 at the time of her disappearance and by all accounts was a successful young woman. A Crucial Discovery Kesse Family Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black. Joyce Kesse: We asked them for several years to make her case cold because there's more resources available for cold cases. When we asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. No one has heard from her since. Chino [talking to a woman in his home]: Mi amor. Lauren McCarthy: The searches were massive. Ashley: I remember him being fun and friendly, talkative. Joyce Kesse: A lot of your day laborers are, um, not here, uh, legally. Jennifer's car had been seen the morning she disappeared. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. In January of 2006 she had just purchased a condo in Orlando, . She was reported missing on January 24, 2006. Drew Kesse: We were probably on the road within 5 minutes. Jennifers boyfriend, Rob Allen, had a solid alibi. Herboyfriend had also tried to contact Kessethat morning, as they often spoke at thattime, but was unable to get in contact with her. With personal items laid out, her room suggested that Jennifer had showered, dressed, and left for work. The two most promising relatively-speaking . She was known for her bubbly personality and her very loyal and helpful nature. 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. The navigation of the cases needs needed seasoned professionals, so we are humbled by their continued work and commitment to finding Jennifer, the family said. Tami: There was creepy things like my underwear drawer was tossed one time the shower was wet. A search of her condo revealed nothing unusual, but her phone, keys, and purse were missing. Det. It's busy, locks the door of her condo. As usual, when Jennifer left at around 6 p.m., she called her father while driving home. 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. Louis Bolden: At the time, we thought, "They want what? Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Rob had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever hear her voice. It didn't appear that is was a carjacking. The dust also appears to show fingers being dragged along the hood. His murder remains an unsolved mystery, but many believe someone close to him may have become jealous of his success. Det. (Drew Kesse) ORLANDO, Fla. - The family of Jennifer Kesse says they have the best opportunity to find the. He's hoping to find new clues as to who could have abducted Jennifer Kesse. After years went by with no breaks in the case, Jennifer's parents sued the Orlando Police Department to get Jennifer's case file and won. Lauren McCarthy: The reasons she bought the place that she did was because it was a gated community with a guard. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. The phantom figure walked away in the direction of Jennifer's complex. The Investigation In February 2006, investigators found Jennifer Kesse's black. 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. We, her family Drew, Joyce, and Logan, and friends believe she was taken the morning of Tuesday, January 24, 2006, from in or around her Orlando, Florida home. In fact, everywhere they looked, everything seemed normal. Tipsters may also call the crime line anonymously at 800-423-8477. Drew Kesse: So, at this point in time, the only people that are truly investigating what happened to Jennifer is us and our team. It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse was last seen. Rob Allen: Because someone must have seen something. We had a guard house. And just please think of Jennifer . -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 . Lauren McCarthy: She was always on the radar with everybody. 2. Therefore, the only ones left were the laborers who were working on her condo complex expansion. And that was part of the development of him as a person of interest. 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 there was still no sign of Jennifer, and at the time, the police concluded that there was no evidence of a struggle. ", Drew made a dark prediction about her fate, telling The U.S. Sun: "We doubt very much that Jennifer is still alive. Unfortunately, no. Det. Now her uncle, Bill Gilmour, describes the restless nights since then and his emotional journey to find peace, in a new book "Aftermath of Jennifer Kesse's Abduction: An Uncle's Inspiring Journey and Other Stories of Hope." Joining Nancy Grace Today: Jennifer is definitely the most loyal person I've ever been friends with or probably ever known. Jennifer Kesse's father spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun ahead of the anniversary of his daughter's disappearance. THE devastated family of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse insists new hope has been breathed into the heartbreaking attempt to find her. 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 . 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. Unfortunately, no. Video surveillance showed an unidentified person parking the car and walking away from it. And also had people of different heights walk by. 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. has never closed the Kesse case, the family, frustrated by the agencys efforts, has launched its own investigation. she locks the door. The effort our investigators have put forward to get us to this point has been incredible. Joyce Kesse: The workers made her feel uncomfortable. By the gait And someone with pretty big feet for his height is the information we've been getting. That night she talked to family, friends and her boyfriend as well. She then failed to turn up for work. And that's not all he learned. DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Nobody mad about anything? She had just returned from a 5-day trip to St. Croix with her long-distance boyfriend of one year. Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia. A private investigation team for . Tami: From the very beginning there were some uneasy things that I kind of brushed off that were red flags. Peter Van Sant: And what did that tell you? Her family sued the Orlando Police Department for her case file and won.
