For Immediate Release

Jan. 24, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) continues to actively investigate the 2006 disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, who was last seen leaving her home in Orlando 20 years ago today. 

“Our agents are methodically pursuing leads, analyzing evidence, and conducting interviews related to the case,” said FDLE Orlando Special Agent in Charge Felipe Williams. “Our primary focus is finding Jennifer and bringing justice in this case.” 

On Jan. 24, 2006, Jennifer was reported missing from her apartment complex on Conroy Road in south Orlando. Two days later, on Jan. 26, 2006, her vehicle was found abandoned a mile away from her apartment. She has not been found. She was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance.

FDLE assumed the missing person investigation in 2022. Since then, agents have followed up on every new lead and gathered additional information that may help locate her. FDLE has conducted more than 115 interviews, reviewed tens of thousands of documents and pieces of evidence from the Orlando Police Department, and spent thousands of hours re-examining the previous investigation.

Jennifer has a quarter-sized shamrock tattoo on her left hip and a surgical scar on the inside of her left elbow. She also has a defined cleft chin.

“We would like to thank the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, specifically Special Agents Spears and Mynheir of the Cold Case Missing Persons Division, for their expertise, hard work, and dedication to finding Florida’s long-term missing persons,” said Drew and Joyce Kesse. “They have brought hope to our family that our daughter, Jennifer Kesse, may still be found and brought home. They have our full support and gratitude.”

We are also asking the public to help. Even a small piece of information may be helpful. “We are doing everything we can to help bring answers to Jennifer’s parents and loved ones,” says Williams.
    
If you have information about Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance, please call the FDLE Orlando office at (407) 245-0888, or email OROCColdCaseTips@fdle.state.fl.us.

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