Jennifer Kesse

[grandma]

Please help find Jennifer Kesse. She went missing on January 24, 2006. She was 25 at the time of her disappearance. She is from Orlando, Florida


Help find Missing Jennifer Kesse
www.findjenniferkesse.com

[grandma]

Looking For Clues in Missing Woman's Disappearance

None of this adds up for family and friends of Jennifer Kesse, 24, of Orlando. Everything was going perfectly for the young financial analyst who recently bought a new condo, got a promotion at work, and had a break in the islands with her boyfriend. But then- young and talented Jennifer vanished, leaving behind no clues.

http://www.americasmostwanted.com/missing_persons/case.cfm?id=375

[grandma]

Jennifer's website

http://www.findjenniferkesse.com/

[grandma]

Anybody who would like to light a candle for Jennifer, please click the link

http://tinyurl.com/yxn4ae

[cabojenn]

Last night the FNC had an hour of missing persons cases, and thought you'd like to know they showed Jennifer's picture.

She's so beautiful.

[Auntie Venom]

If I may recommend getting more than one site started for Jennifer. Go to various missing persons sites and see if you can get Jennifer's picture and profile up. Also, keep up close with the media. Prod reporters into keeping her name out there and put up missing posters in your neighboring counties and towns as well if you haven't already.
I am so sorry that your family is going through this. :rose: Until Jennifer comes home....

[cabojenn]

"A $1 million reward is being offered until July 4 for the Kesse's safe return. Information about her case, family testimonials and still photos of the surveillance video, can be found at http://www.jenniferkesse.com."


Source:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,275438,00.html

[Mishell1383]

New Video released may blow the case wide open. Fingerprint found in car! This is actually great news due to the fact that the police never released any details regarding Jennifer's case. As far as the general public knew all they had was a grainy surveillance video, of a half side profile of a man in a hat, with white socks and dark shoes. I hope this gets someones attention to help them find who they are looking for. She is such a beautiful, young girl, that needs to be home with her family. :rose:

http://missingexploited.com/2007/05/27/jennifer-kesse-still-missing-video-tape-released-by-police/

[Mishell1383]

Freshwater do you think you could change the spelling of her name on this thread. Its actually spelled Kesse. Please and Thankyou?

[WarmNCozy]

New Video released may blow the case wide open. Fingerprint found in car! This is actually great news due to the fact that the police never released any details regarding Jennifer's case. As far as the general public knew all they had was a grainy surveillance video, of a half side profile of a man in a hat, with white socks and dark shoes. I hope this gets someones attention to help them find who they are looking for. She is such a beautiful, young girl, that needs to be home with her family. :rose:

http://missingexploited.com/2007/05/27/jennifer-kesse-still-missing-video-tape-released-by-police/

Thanks for posting that Mishell. There are so few posts about this girl's dissappearance.

:rose:

[docwho3]

Just reminding us all that some evidence was found, as another poster mentioned, and further that it is believed that L.E. may also be holding on to other good evidence in the case so there is still hope for this case.

". . . FOX 35 has learned Orlando police have fingerprint and possible DNA evidence from inside Jennifer Kesse's car. But so far that evidence does not match anyone in criminal databases. . . ."
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=3245601&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1

[odette]

Photos May Help Identify Woman Found In Indian River

wftv.com/news - UPDATED: 5:21 pm EDT October 2, 2007

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http://i13.tinypic.com/4mx4d3l.gif » Video: Jewelry Found On Woman's Body May Help Identify Her

SLIDESHOW: Photos Released Of Dead Woman's Jewelry

TIPS: Call Crimeline At 1-800-423-TIPS With Info

COCOA, Fla. -- New photographs were released Tuesday that could help identify the badly-decomposed body of a woman found in the Indian River Lagoon in Cocoa. Despite a nationwide search for the identity of the woman, detectives are coming up empty-handed.

The autopsy revealed the woman's body was in the water between three and five days. It left the body so badly decomposed that detectives don't know her eye or hair color. Instead, they are relying on other methods to figure out who she is and how she ended up in the lagoon.

When investigators pulled the body of the woman from the Indian River Lagoon on September 22, they hoped to quickly identify her. A week and a half later, she's still a Jane Doe.

"There's not a picture we can put out and say, 'Do you know this person?'" explained Barbara Matthews, Cocoa Police Department.

Police, instead, released pictures of jewelry the woman was wearing, hoping someone might recognize the distinct markings on the ring or the two hoops and one studded earring the woman wore in her right ear.

"Hopefully, someone will look at that ring and maybe that will spark a little memory for someone," Matthews said.

Investigators said the autopsy revealed she was pregnant at one time, although they couldn't determine whether the pregnancy went to full term. The autopsy could not determine her age, either. .....

Excerpt: Eyewitness News asked investigators if it was possible the woman is Jennifer Kesse or Brandy Hall, two high-profile missing person cases from Central Florida, but at this point investigators do not believe that to be the case.

continued
http://www.wftv.com/news/14254723/detail.html

[Mishell1383]

Photos May Help Identify Woman Found In Indian River

wftv.com/news - UPDATED: 5:21 pm EDT October 2, 2007

http://i20.tinypic.com/fyh378.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/4mx4d3l.gif » Video: Jewelry Found On Woman's Body May Help Identify Her

SLIDESHOW: Photos Released Of Dead Woman's Jewelry

TIPS: Call Crimeline At 1-800-423-TIPS With Info

COCOA, Fla. -- New photographs were released Tuesday that could help identify the badly-decomposed body of a woman found in the Indian River Lagoon in Cocoa. Despite a nationwide search for the identity of the woman, detectives are coming up empty-handed.

The autopsy revealed the woman's body was in the water between three and five days. It left the body so badly decomposed that detectives don't know her eye or hair color. Instead, they are relying on other methods to figure out who she is and how she ended up in the lagoon.

When investigators pulled the body of the woman from the Indian River Lagoon on September 22, they hoped to quickly identify her. A week and a half later, she's still a Jane Doe.

"There's not a picture we can put out and say, 'Do you know this person?'" explained Barbara Matthews, Cocoa Police Department.

Police, instead, released pictures of jewelry the woman was wearing, hoping someone might recognize the distinct markings on the ring or the two hoops and one studded earring the woman wore in her right ear.

"Hopefully, someone will look at that ring and maybe that will spark a little memory for someone," Matthews said.

Investigators said the autopsy revealed she was pregnant at one time, although they couldn't determine whether the pregnancy went to full term. The autopsy could not determine her age, either. .....

Excerpt: Eyewitness News asked investigators if it was possible the woman is Jennifer Kesse or Brandy Hall, two high-profile missing person cases from Central Florida, but at this point investigators do not believe that to be the case.
continued
http://www.wftv.com/news/14254723/detail.html
Holy cow! Imagine if it is her! The parents must be going crazy waiting to hear more news if it is their daughter! I hope they find the identity soon!

Jennifer Kesse, Brandy Hall and the Jane Doe, whomever she may be :rose:

[One2Snoop]

The autopsy revealed the woman's body was in the water between three and five days. It left the body so badly decomposed that detectives don't know her eye or hair color. Instead, they are relying on other methods to figure out who she is and how she ended up in the lagoon.

I wonder if this was misquoted and they meant to say 3-5 months. I'm not sure 3-5 days in the water would badly decompose a body? :confused:

[Mishell1383]

I wonder if this was misquoted and they meant to say 3-5 months. I'm not sure 3-5 days in the water would badly decompose a body? :confused:
I wonder if it was Jennifer Kesse where the body or if she was alive this whole time, herself, was kept prior to being dumped in the water?

[odette]

Vigil helps Kesses keep hope alive

myfoxtampabay.com - Saturday, 20 Oct 2007

TAMPA - At some point, every parent has lost track of their child, and experienced a moment of sheer terror.

Drag out that moment for nearly two years, and you may begin to understand the every day life of Joyce and Drew Kesse.

"No one wants to be where we are, believe me, no one wants to be where we are," Drew Kesse says. "We're strong, yes, you see us strong, but honestly we cry every day." continued: »

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=4696688&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

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Jennifer Kesse's parents speak at a vigil on
Saturday.

[Joe Public]

I pray that whoever is responsible for her disappearance will screw up and be caught. Because that may be the only way she is found. They have searched so much of the area around Orlando. May god bless Mr and Mrs Kesse. And may he bring your little girl home to you!!

[odette]

Caller Threatens Missing Woman's Family; New Leads Checked

local6.com - November 2, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Police are hunting down a caller behind several recent threats made against the family of a missing Orlando woman as new leads surface in case, Local 6 News has learned.

Investigators said there has been a series of threatening phone calls made to the family of Jennifer Kesse at their Bradenton, Fla., home. — continued: »

http://i2.tinypic.com/5zfbskm.gif »
http://www.local6.com/news/14485544/detail.html

[odette]

Jennifer Kesse's Family Receives Phone Threats

wesh.com

Along with dealing with worry and uncertainty, the family of missing woman Jennifer Kesse has been getting phone threats. — continued: »

http://www.wesh.com/news/14495444/detail.html

[One2Snoop]

Wow! :eek: I wonder what the messages said? Are the Keese's getting close to figuring this out and thats why they recieved the phone calls? or is it just some sick twisted demented individual playing on the Keese's emotions? Jennifers parents must be going out of their minds not knowing what happened to her.

Still praying for a positive resolution in this case. :rose:

[Mishell1383]

Wow! :eek: I wonder what the messages said? Are the Keese's getting close to figuring this out and thats why they recieved the phone calls? or is it just some sick twisted demented individual playing on the Keese's emotions? Jennifers parents must be going out of their minds not knowing what happened to her.

Still praying for a positive resolution in this case. :rose:
Me too One2, this makes me sick and absolutely angry! this poor family has been through nough. I'm hoping we are not hearing the majority of why they are receiving threats, because maybe they are closer to finding her which would be an absolute blessing. :rose:

[odette]

Kesse Family At UCF Homecoming

cfnews13.com - November 03, 2007

The family of Jennifer Kesse planned to be at the homecoming festivities at the University of Central Florida Saturday, hoping to find clues that could lead to their daughter's eventual homecoming. — continued

Excerpt: Meanwhile, police continued looking for Tyler Green, 25, of Clermont.

Police said Green has been making harassing calls to the Kesse residence, and even threatened the family's other child.

Anyone who knows anything about Green's whereabouts or Kesse's disappearance has been asked to call Crimeline at 407-423-TIPS (407-423-8477). Those outside Central Florida can call (800) 423-TIPS.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/11/3/kesse_family_at_ucf_homecoming.html

[WarmNCozy]

I live in Florida and have not heard very much about this case, unlike the Tara Grinstead case. Who is this Tyler Green? Did Jennifer personally know him?

[odette]

Man Sought In Threatening Phone Calls To Kesse Family

cfnews13.com - November 03, 2007

A warrant has been issued for a Central Florida man police believe is behind threatening phone calls to the father of a missing Orlando woman. — continued

Excerpt: Police said they were able to show through phone records that Green made four harassing calls to the Kesse residence, and even threatened the Kesse's other child.

http://i18.tinypic.com/52l7o5y.jpg

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/11/2/kesses_receive_threatening_phone_calls.html

[Joe Public]

I live in Florida and have not heard very much about this case, unlike the Tara Grinstead case. Who is this Tyler Green? Did Jennifer personally know him?

I'm not sure who he is but I am sure of one thing. He needs his ***** beat for adding to the grief that this family has to endure. FWIW.:cuss:

[Mishell1383]

I'm not sure who he is but I am sure of one thing. He needs his ***** beat for adding to the grief that this family has to endure. FWIW.:cuss:
I agree! He looks creepy too!!

I was wondering if FW could change the name of the subject line of the thread. Jennifer's name is spelled wrong. I think the least we can do is have her name spelled correctly. its Kesse NOT Keese.:no:

[One2Snoop]

I agree! He looks creepy too!!

I was wondering if FW could change the name of the subject line of the thread. Jennifer's name is spelled wrong. I think the least we can do is have her name spelled correctly. its Kesse NOT Keese.:no:

Ooops looks like I spelled it wrong too. Thanks for pointing that out Mishell. :rose:

[Joe Public]

I agree! He looks creepy too!!

I was wondering if FW could change the name of the subject line of the thread. Jennifer's name is spelled wrong. I think the least we can do is have her name spelled correctly. its Kesse NOT Keese.:no:

Honestly he looks like someone I would've put in a trash can in high school. I think my little girl could whip him. I'll bet he grew up without getting his butt whooped by his parents. I think he is the type that just got put in the corner or his room with all his toys.:flamemad:

[odette]

Kesse's Continue Search At UCF Homecoming Game

cfnews13.com - November 04, 2007

Drew and Joyce Kesse continued to search for their missing daughter Jennifer this weekend by handing out fliers to tailgaters at the University of Central Florida homecoming game.

Jennifer graduated from the university in 2003.

She disappeared in January 2006. Her car was later found at an Orlando apartment complex.

Almost 22 months after Jennifer disappeared, her parents continue to keep her name in the public eye.

"Leads come in from many sources,” said Drew Kesse. “We've heard from 49 countries." — continued

http://i20.tinypic.com/zlvipv.gif » Finding Jennifer
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/11/3/kesses_continue_search_at_ucf_homecoming_game.html

[odette]

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http://www.jenniferkesse.com/

http://jenniferkesse.com/person-of-interest.htm

[odette]

http://i20.tinypic.com/zlvipv.gif » Jennifer Kesse's family receiving threatening calls

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=67137

[Rheanna]

Okay, not jumping to conclusions here, I hope they find her but don't you find it quite odd that months after that now the family would receive a phone call from a possible suspect threatening the other child no less. People who kill or kidnap usually call the family straight after they kill or or kidnap a person not after almost a years time. :confused: I'm not suspecting that guy until I actually hear the phone conversation simple as that. How do you know the family isn't involved and not just doing it for attention? That is a mighty high reward? How you know the family didn't hire him? :shrug: I don't know this case just seems a tad bit odd.

[Joe Public]

Okay, not jumping to conclusions here, I hope they find her but don't you find it quite odd that months after that now the family would receive a phone call from a possible suspect threatening the other child no less. People who kill or kidnap usually call the family straight after they kill or or kidnap a person not after almost a years time. :confused: I'm not suspecting that guy until I actually hear the phone conversation simple as that. How do you know the family isn't involved and not just doing it for attention? That is a mighty high reward? How you know the family didn't hire him? :shrug: I don't know this case just seems a tad bit odd.

High rewards are good at getting leads, good or bad. And rewards come from private donations, companies and other places. But I doubt very seriously that the family is involved. As for the guy that called, I doubt he has anything to do with the disappearance. He may just be someone looking for attention, or he may be a few walnuts shy of a rum cake. Who knows. But what is odd is that so many young women are going missing without leaving the first clue. That is the odd part. FWIW.

[One2Snoop]

High rewards are good at getting leads, good or bad. And rewards come from private donations, companies and other places. But I doubt very seriously that the family is involved. As for the guy that called, I doubt he has anything to do with the disappearance. He may just be someone looking for attention, or he may be a few walnuts shy of a rum cake. Who knows. But what is odd is that so many young women are going missing without leaving the first clue. That is the odd part. FWIW.

I agree with you Joe Public about this person seeking attention. I also highly doubt the family is involved - thats just out there IMO.

[One2Snoop]

Bump...

Thanks RML for the info :beer:

I've gotten word that 48 Hours is scheduled to air their segment on Tara Grinsteads disappearance and Jennifer Kesse's disappearance on June 14th at 10pm EST.

[SaraSidle]

[QUOTE=One2Snoop;9101345]Bump...

Thanks RML for the info :beer:

I've gotten word that 48 Hours is scheduled to air their segment on Tara Grinsteads disappearance and Jennifer Kesse's disappearance on June 14th at 10pm EST.

Thanks One2Snoop. They are a little similar. Is the other sibling a girl? Does anyone know? I remember a case along time ago on TV of a young woman kidnapped and the kidnapper killed her and then started threatening the other sibling who was a younger sister in phone calls. Just kind of curious is all. IMO

[SaraSidle]

I guess I really do not see a link between this and Tara Grinstead. IMO

[Maybaby59]

Sara, I agree with you. I haven't read all there is about Jennifer's case yet, but so far I just don't see a link. :seeya:

JMO

[SaraSidle]

Sara, I agree with you. I haven't read all there is about Jennifer's case yet, but so far I just don't see a link. :seeya:

JMO

Probably implying it so more people will watch the show. I will watch regardless and they better have new info..........

[FDInLaw]

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http://www.jenniferkesse.com/

http://jenniferkesse.com/person-of-interest.htm What a beautiful girl! :rose:

Glad to find this thread here.

[SaraSidle]

What a beautiful girl! :rose:

Glad to find this thread here.

I agree FDInLaw. I found it a couple of months ago and have heard nothing.

[SaraSidle]

For you Jennifer.....I will be watching 48 hours tonight. :rose: :rose: :rose:

[One2Snoop]

Since this pertains to Jennifer - posting kathmandu's post here as well....

The following is a link to the new Bill passed in Florida that goes into effect today. Because this thread mentions Jennifer Kesse, I felt it was ok to share it as a way of cheering for some changes that are taking place to help expedite actions when a person is reported missing in Florida, as well as other things included in the new law.

http://jenniferkesse.com/images/Jennifer%20kesse%20Missing%20persons%20Bill%20SB05 02%20final.pdf


The Bill was named "The Jennifer Kesse-Tiffany Sessions Missing Persons Act" and it will become law 7-1-08.

[SaraSidle]

There is no information on whether there were fingerprints found in Jennifer's car when it was found!!!! IMO

[One2Snoop]

For Jennifer :rose:

[CVT6702]

This man Tyler Green is short like the man in the Video.

I am hopeful the police found him by now and checked him out thoroughly.
They said in one post the police found a fingerprint in the car but it didn't fit any criminal profiles.

I wonder if they check the Finger print against Military Records since many people including me believes the Kidnappper of Kesse is connected to the military either past or present.

[One2Snoop]

Oct 7, 2008

Tim Miller of Texas EquuSearch Heading back to Orlando, FL for the Caylee Anthony and Jennifer Kesse Search

I spoke to Tim Miller of volunteer and non-profit Texas EquuSearch this afternoon. Thursday, Tim will be heading back to Orlando, FL to meet with law enforcement with regards to the case of missing Caylee Anthony. They will discuss potential searches and target locations for future searches. As promised, Texas Equusearch will return to Orlando to help find Caylee Anthony.

Also, first heard here … Tim Miller will be meeting with Drew Kesse, the father of missing Jennifer Kesse in an effort to reopen the search. Jennifer Kesse has been missing since January 24, 2006. Tim Miller will be meeting with Jennifer’s parents and with Orlando law enforcement in an effort to revive the search. We wish the best to Tim Miller and the Kesse’s. Drew and Joyce Kesse deserve the best as they have been an inspiration to many families of missing loved ones. They have always remained committed to finding Jennifer and deserve nothing more than to bring Jennifer home.

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2008/10/07/tim-miller-of-texas-equusearch-heading-back-to-orlando-fl-for-the-caylee-anthony-and-jennifer-kesse-search/

[One2Snoop]

EquuSearch Returns To Look For Caylee, Jennifer Kesse
Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:53:33 AM

ORLANDO -- Search and recovery team Texas EquuSearch is back in Central Florida to resume the search for Caylee Anthony as her mother, Casey, works her way through the court system on child neglect charges. See previous story.

EquuSearch spokesman Tim Miller said the group hopes to start searching by late Sunday or Monday, because the ground is too saturated this weekend.

Miller said he believes Caylee is dead, but the 3-year-old deserves a proper burial.

"My heart goes out to the Anthony family," Miller said. "It's a position they've never wanted to be put in, and I can empathize with them."

Along with the search for Caylee, EquuSearch will be working with law enforcement to work on the case of Jennifer Kesse, who has been missing for more than two years after vanishing from her condominium in January 2006.



Is Texas EquuSearch wasting its time searching for Caylee? Tell us what you think in our exclusive News 13 iPoll. Vote now, then e-mail your comments to ipoll@cfnews13.com.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/10/11/equusearch_returns_to_look_for_caylee_jennifer_kes se.html

[One2Snoop]

Texas Search Team To Help With Kesse Case
Equusearch Juggles Caylee Anthony, Jennifer Kesse Search Efforts

POSTED: 6:09 pm EDT October 10, 2008
UPDATED: 6:42 pm EDT October 10, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Texas search team arrived in Central Florida on Friday to help search for Jennifer Kesse nearly three years after her disappearance.

Kesse disappeared nearly three years ago from her Orlando condominium.

On Thursday, Texas Equusearch came to assist in the search.

Police have had more then 950 leads in the case, but Kesse's mother, Joyce, said it's awareness people need to be reminded she's missing.

Jennifer Kesse would be 27 years old now.

"It's extremely hard," father Drew Kesse said. "I'll be honest. It's hard to be back in this city."

The missing woman's parents met with investigators Friday morning. They said there's been nothing new happen in the case, but they're grateful for the help from the search team.

"There are a lot of emotions going on," said Tim Miller of Equusearch. "We've got two children in basically the same area."

Equusearch is in town to help look for 3-year-old Caylee Anthony, and they've also been briefed on the Kesse case.

A few years ago, police combed a wooded area off John Young Parkway -- not far from Jennifer Kesse's condo where she was last seen. Texas Equusearch will take another look in that area.

"It's when we're going to do it," Miller said. "I think it's going to be a lot sooner than later."

Jennifer Kesse was last seen near her condo near the Mall at Millenia in January 2006.

"We're going to go out and take some rides around some of the areas to get a better grasp," Drew Kesse said.

Jennifer Kesse's car was found near Texas Avenue and Americana Boulevard. A few days later, surveillance was found of someone driving her car. Police said they don't know who was driving.

"With any luck, maybe we'll find something this time," Drew Kesse said. "As you know, with Joyce and me, we'll never give up. Jennifer is what it is all about."

Texas Equusearch members said they're not sure when they'll begin their search. They said they're still trying to coordinate the Kesse and Anthony searches.

http://www.wesh.com/news/17690233/detail.html

[One2Snoop]

Kesse Family Honored In Tallahassee
Monday, October 27, 2008 12:07:33 PM
TALLAHASSEE -- The family of Jennifer Kesse is being honored in the state capital Monday for their work in getting a new law passed.

Jennifer Kesse disappeared two years ago. She never showed up for work, and her car was found days later about a mile from her Orlando condominium.

Jennifer's parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse, helped get a new law passed that mandates DNA analysis after a person has been missing for at least 90 days.

Drew and Joyce Kesse are being honored by Gov. Charlie Crist as part of Florida Missing Persons Day.

http://cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/10/27/kesse_family_honored_in_tallahassee.html

[SaraSidle]

Kesse Family Honored In Tallahassee
Monday, October 27, 2008 12:07:33 PM
TALLAHASSEE -- The family of Jennifer Kesse is being honored in the state capital Monday for their work in getting a new law passed.

Jennifer Kesse disappeared two years ago. She never showed up for work, and her car was found days later about a mile from her Orlando condominium.

Jennifer's parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse, helped get a new law passed that mandates DNA analysis after a person has been missing for at least 90 days.

Drew and Joyce Kesse are being honored by Gov. Charlie Crist as part of Florida Missing Persons Day.

http://cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/10/27/kesse_family_honored_in_tallahassee.html

that is great news. Now if we could do that in every state and have adult amber alerts and everyone's DNA we would be there. Keep on truckin. IMO

[One2Snoop]

Exclusive: Killer Could Hold Clues In Kesse Case
WESH 2 News Exclusive

POSTED: 2:43 pm EST January 20, 2009
UPDATED: 7:43 pm EST January 20, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Convicted murderer David Byron Russ met privately with the father of Jennifer Kesse and provided information that could lead Orlando police detectives to one or more suspects in her disappearance.

Kesse, who was 24 when she disappeared, has been missing since 2006. Russ awaits sentencing in the Seminole County Jail for the murder of a Longwood woman.

Drew Kesse visited Russ for just more than one hour on Dec. 23 and told WESH 2 news reporter Greg Fox he provided information to investigators.

A spokeswoman for the Orlando Police Department e-mailed WESH 2 News, saying neither of the two primary detectives working the case would comment. She later e-mailed this statement: "The information that David Russ gave to Mr. Kesse was nothing new. We knew about that several months, and our detectives checked into that. We won't discuss that any further. This is NOT a big break in the case."
"...he knows our feelings about Jennifer, that's for darn sure, and I think he was trying to help."
- Drew Kesse
Kesse said he was surprised in December to get a letter from Russ, who is awaiting sentencing in the murder of a Longwood woman in 2007. Russ invited Kesse to the jail so he could discuss information about Kesse's daughter.

"It was a strange conversation. There's no taking that away. It ran the whole gamut. He talked about his family, I talked about mine," Kesse said. "He knows my feelings about Jennifer, he knows our feelings about Jennifer, that's for darn sure, and I think he was trying to help."

Kesse told WESH 2 News Russ told him he's developed information from behind bars that more than one person, possibly individuals who are currently locked up, were behind her disappearance. Kesse declined to provide specifics, saying he wants to protect Russ from retribution from other inmates.

"It's up to the investigators to see if there is any value to it, or not," Kesse said.

Mother Joyce Kesse added, "You also have to kind of look at trying to some degree, protecting him, you know."

In an exclusive interview with WESH 2 News reporter Dave McDaniel, Russ offered some hope of solving the case, but not in the manner which her parents have been praying.

"I'm pretty sure that the information that we gave them, is going to help them to find resolve, to find closure. I haven't really felt optimistic about the possibility of Jennifer still being alive, but I don't want to omit that, because there's hope in the family," Russ said.

This Saturday marks three years since Jennifer Kesse vanished. She had been living in a condominium near the Mall at Millenia in Orange County at the time.

In May 2007, police released surveillance video taken near the condominium complex, Mosaic at Millenia, where Kesse lived. It shows a person, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, walking by the gates.

Police said other surveillance video shows someone parking Kesse's car near the complex.

In April 2008, police released photos of a shamrock tattoo on Kesse's left hip and of the purse they believe she was carrying when she disappeared.

The Kesse's said they get new leads through Crime Line every week. This weekend at the Mall of Millenia they will host an even to raise public awareness about missing adults and children. It will be held in the community room near the Banana Republic store between 11a.m. and 3 p.m.

http://www.wesh.com/news/18522496/detail.html

[One2Snoop]

Playing cards lead confessed killer to meet with Jennifer Kesse's father

Willoughby Mariano | Sentinel Staff Writer
January 21, 2009

A deck of playing cards featuring the unsolved case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse led to a meeting between her father and a confessed murderer.

David Byron Russ met face-to-face with dad Drew Kesse in the Seminole County Jail to pass on tips about the case, Kesse said Tuesday. Russ told the father during the December meeting that a playing card with information about Jennifer Kesse got him thinking about her disappearance.

"It's odd, but it's not the first time tips have come out of the jail," Drew Kesse said. He would not discuss what information Russ gave him.

Jails distribute decks that feature an unsolved case on each card in the hopes of getting tips from inmates.

Russ killed Madeleine Leinen, 58, in her Longwood-area home May 7, 2007. He pleaded guilty last year, saying he was in the middle of a cocaine binge at the time. He wrote his judge that he is "a cold-blooded killer" and would have killed again had he not been arrested.

Russ pleaded guilty last year and is awaiting sentencing. During a hearing earlier this month, Russ refused to let his attorneys present evidence that might help him avoid the death penalty.

A lawyer for Russ contacted Drew Kesse and gave him a handwritten letter from the confessed killer. Russ wrote that he needed to meet with Kesse in person so the tip would get proper attention. The father obliged him.

"If I'm willing to die for Jennifer, why not walk into a jail for her?" Drew Kesse said.

Kesse passed the information to Orlando police investigators. Sgt. Barbara Jones, a police spokeswoman, said detectives have no plans to meet with Russ, and the information the inmate gave had been obtained by investigators and looked into "several months ago." She would not give details about the tip, citing the ongoing investigation.

Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24, 2006.

On Saturday, a community-safety event marking the third anniversary of her disappearance will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mall at Millenia's lower-level community rooms. The Jennifer Kesse Beacon of Hope for the Missing event will fingerprint and video children for identification purposes.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will take DNA samples from relatives of missing people to put in a national database that will help identify human remains, Drew Kesse said. The service is free. About 400 people from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Polk counties have been missing for more than 90 days, he said.

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Playing cards lead confessed killer to meet with Jennifer Kesse's father

Willoughby Mariano | Sentinel Staff Writer
January 21, 2009

A deck of playing cards featuring the unsolved case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse led to a meeting between her father and a confessed murderer.

David Byron Russ met face-to-face with dad Drew Kesse in the Seminole County Jail to pass on tips about the case, Kesse said Tuesday. Russ told the father during the December meeting that a playing card with information about Jennifer Kesse got him thinking about her disappearance.

"It's odd, but it's not the first time tips have come out of the jail," Drew Kesse said. He would not discuss what information Russ gave him.

Jails distribute decks that feature an unsolved case on each card in the hopes of getting tips from inmates.

Russ killed Madeleine Leinen, 58, in her Longwood-area home May 7, 2007. He pleaded guilty last year, saying he was in the middle of a cocaine binge at the time. He wrote his judge that he is "a cold-blooded killer" and would have killed again had he not been arrested.

Russ pleaded guilty last year and is awaiting sentencing. During a hearing earlier this month, Russ refused to let his attorneys present evidence that might help him avoid the death penalty.

A lawyer for Russ contacted Drew Kesse and gave him a handwritten letter from the confessed killer. Russ wrote that he needed to meet with Kesse in person so the tip would get proper attention. The father obliged him.

"If I'm willing to die for Jennifer, why not walk into a jail for her?" Drew Kesse said.

Kesse passed the information to Orlando police investigators. Sgt. Barbara Jones, a police spokeswoman, said detectives have no plans to meet with Russ, and the information the inmate gave had been obtained by investigators and looked into "several months ago." She would not give details about the tip, citing the ongoing investigation.

Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24, 2006.

On Saturday, a community-safety event marking the third anniversary of her disappearance will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mall at Millenia's lower-level community rooms. The Jennifer Kesse Beacon of Hope for the Missing event will fingerprint and video children for identification purposes.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will take DNA samples from relatives of missing people to put in a national database that will help identify human remains, Drew Kesse said. The service is free. About 400 people from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Polk counties have been missing for more than 90 days, he said.

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this is such great news I am trying very hard to hope for the best thanks O2S

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she was uncomfortable with the workers around. The buildings had just recently been converted to condos and only a handful of residents live in her unit,


maybe a builder couldnt take no for a answer and has her boyfriend been ruled out of having anything to do with her going missing?

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she was uncomfortable with the workers around. The buildings had just recently been converted to condos and only a handful of residents live in her unit,


maybe a builder couldnt take no for a answer and has her boyfriend been ruled out of having anything to do with her going missing?

Yes her boyfriend was ruled out. He lived approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours away and his cell phone pings show he was where he said he was. I believe his employer also confirmed his presence at work that morning.

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Possible Link To Kesse Case Under Investigation

Posted: 12:40 pm EDT June 4, 2009Updated: 12:50 pm EDT June 4, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The prime suspect in an Ocoee woman's disappearance is also being looked at for possible links to the Jennifer Kesse case.

The Orlando woman, Jennifer Kesse, has been missing for over three years. Police say James Hataway may be linked to as many as six cases in the area including 27-year-old Tracy Ocasio who disappeared last week on May 27.

Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse will be in Orlando to meet with police Thursday at their headquarters.

Drew Kesse told Eyewitness News that the meeting had been planned for some time and he's aware of the Hataway story, but says police have not told him there's a possible connection.

James Hataway, who is the focus of investigators in two disappearances and possibly four assaults, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and police say he could he be the man who was captured by a surveillance camera walking away from Jennifer Kesse's car three and a half years ago.

Drew Kesse says he wants to know what's going on with the investigation into his daughter's disappearance.

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Dad: Kesse Visited Same Bar As Ocasio
Suspect In Recent Disappearance Could Be Tied To Other Attacks

POSTED: Thursday, June 4, 2009
UPDATED: 8:39 pm EDT June 4, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jennifer Kesse's parents want to know if the primary suspect in a recent disappearance could be connected to their daughter's disappearance.

Kesse went missing in January of 2006 and her father, Drew Kesse, said she frequented the Tap Room, which is the same bar that Tracy Ocasio was last seen at.

"That was her old hang. That was her old neighborhood," Drew Kesse said.

Jennifer Kesse lived next door to the bar for three years.

Ocasio was last seen early in the morning on May 27 after spending the evening prior at the bar in Metro West. Hataway said Ocasio drove him home from the bar, but left his house around 2 a.m.

On Thursday, investigators named James Hataway, 28, as the primary suspect in Ocasio's disappearance.

Hataway lives in Ocoee, which is where Jennifer Kesse worked.

Police believe Hataway is the last person to have seen Ocasio. He is currently in the Orange County Jail on drug charges.

Since Hataway's arrest, two other women have come forward and said that Hataway assaulted them in the past.

One woman told police she gave Hataway a ride home from a bar and he attacked her. She said he would have killed her if strangers had not interrupted the attack

"And I'm screaming, 'someone please help me. He's going to kill me.' He ended up picking me up and has his hand around my throat," a woman said about an encounter with Hataway.

Apopka police are re-interviewing Hataway regarding the disappearance of one of his friends. Police said Hataway was on of the last people to see Chris George, who has been missing since February.

Drew and Joyce Kesse me with Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and detective Joel Wright Thursday afternoon for two hours. The meeting was scheduled before Ocasio's disappearance.

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Detectives Find Possible Link To Jennifer Kesse Case

Posted: 12:40 pm EDT June 4, 2009Updated: 6:52 pm EDT June 4, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse has haunted her parents and detectives for more than three years.

Investigators are taking a close look at James Hataway who is a prime suspect in the disappearance of Tracy Ocasio. Hataway may be linked to as many as six cases in the area including 27-year-old Ocasio who disappeared last week on May 27.

Eyewitness News talked to the Kesses and Orlando detectives, looking into the Ocasio case. Jennifer's parents think there are similarities in the cases.

They say Jennifer worked in Ocoee where Hataway lives and she also frequented Metro West where Tracy Ocasio was last seen alive.

James Hataway, 28, who is the focus of investigators in two disappearances and possibly four assaults, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and police say he could be the man who was captured by a surveillance camera walking away from Jennifer Kesse's car three and a half years ago.

The suspect seen on this surveillance video was estimated to be inches shorter, but that's not stopping Orlando Police Department's full-time Kesse detective from investigating a possible connection.

"I would say there's some leeway there 5'5 to 5'11. We're not going to be held to these measurements. Our person could be taller than 5'5," said Orlando Detective Joel Wright.

Drew and Joyce Kesse had already planned to meet with Orlando police Thursday, before they ever heard Hataway's name. However, they said they are focused on figuring out a possible connection.

Jennifer used to go to the Tap Room in Metro West, where police believe Ocasio was last seen alive with Hataway.

"That is Jennifer's old neighborhood. She lived next door to the Tap Room there," said Drew Kesse.

"She worked in Ocoee for four years," said Joyce Kesse.

Hataway has willingly given Ocoee detectives a DNA sample. He admits to being in Tracy Ocasio's car, but says it was long before she disappeared.

If investigators find Tracy, his DNA would be very helpful in figuring out whether he was involved in her disappearance.

Orlando police don't believe they have enough of a DNA sample in the Kesse case to get any match.

"We've had ups and downs before," said Joyce.

Ocoee police are getting help from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the case. They are using sonar to search areas that are known dumping grounds and are planning to use dive team to aide in the search.

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