Jan. 24, 2006: The day Jennifer Kesse vanished

In January 2006, Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance wasn’t a cold case — it was breaking news. Inside the FOX 35 newsroom, anchors and producers quickly realized this story felt different. That Tuesday morning, Jennifer didn’t show up for work, something her parents and coworkers say never happened. When her parents tried calling her, her phone went straight to voicemail — a first, and an immediate red flag. Inside Jennifer’s condo, there were signs of a normal morning: a damp towel, pajamas left behind, no sign of a struggle. But Jennifer’s keys, purse, iPod, and car were gone. Her parents say Jennifer had recently mentioned feeling uneasy around construction workers at her condo complex, where renovations were ongoing. As hours passed, the family grew frustrated with what they describe as a slow initial response from law enforcement, fearing precious time was being lost. Friends and sorority sisters began handing out flyers, while Jennifer’s family took matters into their own hands — the beginning of a fight they never imagined would last two decades. FOX 35 Docs | Part 2