When Tampa fifth-grade teacher Shaun Gurd first learned of the 11-year-old Orlando missing persons case of Jennifer Kesse, he grew obsessed with cracking the case. "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 Kessetold Fox News. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Jennifer Kesse "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. In three months, "Unconcluded" has averaged about 175,000 unique downloads per month and nearly 1,400 people are members of a Facebook discussion page about the podcast. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Homemade podcast garners interest in 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. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. 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. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. "We're still figuring it out.". Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. January 24, 202115 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing, the familys investigating what happened to her and hope to have answers this yearABC 7 / WWSB / My Sun CoastNews Outlet. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Jennifer Kesse I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. She said "Unconcluded" stands out among other podcasts because Gurd and Jamison engage with their fans in a Facebook group and listeners help shape the investigation. Jennifer Kesse Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 2. Where is Jennifer Kesse "I'm not an investigator. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. Jennifer Kesse this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. And that would be a really good thing.. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? Jennifer Kesse Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. (Drew Kesse). We rely on tips and information from the public in solving many crimes, sowe always want to hear any tips anyone may have, she said. An anonymous witness told Fox News she saw Kesses sedan swerving in traffic near an exit by the condo where she lived on the morning she was reported missing. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Jennifer Kesse From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". In April, hebought a $100 USB microphone from Amazon.com that connects directly to his laptop, downloaded audio software and started the podcast from the guestroom of his home. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Jennifer Kesse Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. he said. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. Jennifer Kesse (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. He has never been identified. "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, Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to, pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the. podcast finding new clues and reviving "We don't have to be impartial. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. Is it the kidnapper? "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. And no oneknows where she is.". Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 17 years: Her family hasn't stopped the search Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. Jennifer Kesse "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. Jennifer Kesse ", Amy Shreve Jett, of Little Rock, Ark., said she'd never heard of Kesse's case before Gurd shared a trailer for the show with Facebook fans of another true crime podcast, "Up and Vanished.". Jennifer Kesse ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. How is that?". Its a new phenomenon.. "I see this girl coming to me, 'Hi ya' doing' [she says], she was with a guy, and the guy brushed her off," said the woman in the podcast. Newly releasedimages in a cold case involving a 24-year-old Florida business executive, who vanished in 2006, may indicate that a violent struggle unfolded before her disappearance, according to the womans family. Jennifer Kesse In his podcast, Gurd interviews a woman who claims she saw someone who lookslike Jennifer Kesse in the Tennessee jewelry store where she worked in the months after she went missing. Homemade podcast garners interest in Jennifer Kesse Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Family "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to podcast finding new clues and reviving He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. 3. Can I move it forward and make people aware of it and encourage someone to come forward that allows law enforcement to solve this case? Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. The comments keep going on," he said. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. And say there may be some benefit to that. 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At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. I don't claim to be. Gurd and Jamison who have families and full-time jobs began working on the podcast earlier this year, buying a microphone on the internet and teaching themselves audio production techniques. Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse The "engaging, smart and inquisitive" University of Central Florida graduate had just purchased her Mosaic at Millenia condo and was already making a higher salary than her father just two and a half years out of college, her father, Drew Kesse said. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Gurd, a fifth-grade teacher in Tampa, and his partner Scott Jamison, a college athletics teacher in Gainesville, regularly meet in Orlando to investigate potential leads, Gurd said. Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 17 years: Her family hasn't stopped the search Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. "She vanished. Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. There are about 150 different photos of the car overall, where we only saw three or four of the car up until that point, Kesse said. As we read the files, the detectives on the scene say to the crime scene technicians, it seems as though there was a struggle on the hood, please see what you can do with that, he said. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. "I'm not going to solve this case. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer Kesse Homemade podcast garners interest in Her Black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home in Orlando. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Erik von Ancken anchors and reports for WKMG-TV News 6 (CBS) in Orlando and is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist in the prestigious and coveted "On-Camera Talent" categories for both anchoring and reporting. What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. Jennifer Kesse "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. "This is just not a show that we listen to.". They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Jennifer Kesse