ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of Jennifer Kesse is sharing an update on the investigation into her disappearance that happened nearly 20 years ago.
What You Need To Know
New DNA evidence found in Jennifer Kesse disappearnce nearly 20 years later
Investigators say case is no longer cold and list of people of interest has reduced
Investigators believe Kesse was abducted outside her condo near the Mall at Millenia in Orlando on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Her parents say they are working with a production company to create a documentary on Jennifer’s story
Investigators believe Kesse was abducted outside her condo on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, near the Mall at Millenia in Orlando. She has never been seen since.
In a Facebook post on Oct. 21, 2025, her parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse, said they had recently met with special agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement who told them investigators found DNA on evidence that was never tested.
FDLE officials said investigators were able to narrow the list of people they believe could have information about what happened to their daughter.
In January of this year, Kesse’s parents marked the anniversary of her disappearance expressing disappointment over the lack of leads and direction on the 19-year-old investigation.
On Wednesday, they expressed some relief to learn that her case is no longer cold with new evidence that may lead to a resolution.
In 2019, the family filed and settled a lawsuit with the Orlando Police Department for access to investigative records.
FDLE began investigating shortly after and Kesse’s parents now say the team of investigators “are definitely hyped up and moving forward quickly.”
Drew and Joyce also said they are working with a production company to create a documentary on Jennifer’s story.