Jessica Keen Case (8-2-01) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

jaime9983 · 01-25-2006, 02:37 AM

My sister Jessica keen was killed in march of 1991, and her story aired on aug 2 of 2001. But, I was young, and didnt watch it or really know about it. I would love to see a copy of it. If anyone remembers her case, has a copy of it or just knows any details about it I would appreciate your help.

Just a little background: She was killed in a cemetary at age 15 after being raped. This case is still unsolved, but it is being reinvestigated right now.

Thanks

jaime9983 · 01-25-2006, 12:15 PM

Please, if anyone can just even remember the show, it happened in columbus, ohio.

newmanator80 · 01-25-2006, 12:31 PM

I remember that case very well. I wish they could solve that case. I have a copy of the episode. I could send you a copy on DVD free of charge. You can email me at newmanator802000@yahoo.com.

crystaldawn · 01-25-2006, 01:38 PM

Hi Jaime! I am sorry about your sister. I just wanted you to prepare yourself as the UM segment is a very disturbing one.....probably one of the most upsetting segments they've done. I'm sure you know far better than us what she endured that night but just wanted to warn you. I found it hard to watch and I didn't even know Jessica I can only imagine how upsetting it would be viewed by someone who loved her. Just my two cents.....take care.

jaime9983 · 01-25-2006, 04:19 PM

Well, I know that it will be upsetting, I know all of the details, however, I feel a little detached from the whole thing because I was only 7 when it happened. I can barely remember her, but I know we were close, I have pictures and letters and stories. I guess thats all any of us have in the end.

The good news is that another murder that took place around the same time was solved this week, and the detectives are reinvestigating. We are praying. Thank you so much for you help.

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-26-2006, 12:43 AM

I agree with you, Crystaldawn... it was a pretty creepy and disturbing episode.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jaime. I hope that Jessica's murderer is found and brought to justice.

Lyndi48 · 01-26-2006, 12:45 AM

Just be prepared because it is fairly graphic and disturbing.

Awsi Dooger · 01-26-2006, 01:35 AM

Jaime, let me just echo what others have indicated. That was one of the most memorable and disturbing segments in UM history, and particularly over the final years of the program. I remember a thread here asking which segment gave you the creeps, and I nominated that segment first and foremost. The promos of UM the week before the show aired mentioned a young girl running for her life in a cemetery, so that really got to me.

Jessica showed great courage in fleeing her captors, hiding in the cemetery and running toward the home in the distance. It's great you still have the pictures and letters. I hope the other members of your family reinforce how close the two of you were through stories and anecdotes.

Jaime, one question. There was speculation Jessica's boyfriend was a suspect. Does the recent murder that was solved involve him at all?

Awsi Dooger · 01-26-2006, 02:28 AM

I checked the Columbus online media and found the solved murder case that Jaime referred to. The suspect is named Jonathan Gravely, with DNA matching a '94 murder that investigators long believed may be connected to the '91 Jessica Keen murder, apparently due to similarities in the assaults. DNA does not match the Keen case.

Here are two links:

http://www.nbc4i.com/news/6283677/detail.html

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news...120-A1-01.html

jaime9983 · 01-26-2006, 01:36 PM

although our family still suspects the boyfriend, dna has supposedly ruled him out. I beleive that he was involved, but maybe did not act alone, possibly other dna was there just not his even though he was there.

baloony · 02-07-2014, 10:38 AM

Update: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stor...2/27/keen.html

Far Off Promise · 02-09-2014, 07:41 PM

I am glad that the case is solved and very sorry for the family's loss.

I watched this case last night before reading this thread. UM didn't mention the tombstone being used as a weapon and broken in two. That's an interesting detail, although it wouldn't help much in finding the killer. It does provide the murder weapon, however.

What I've always wondered about is this: If she had made it over the fence, was there anyone in the farmhouse that could have helped? Would it have been a safe place?

01-25-2006, 02:37 AM	#1
jaime9983 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 25, 2006 Posts: 4	Jessica Keen Case (8-2-01) My sister Jessica keen was killed in march of 1991, and her story aired on aug 2 of 2001. But, I was young, and didnt watch it or really know about it. I would love to see a copy of it. If anyone remembers her case, has a copy of it or just knows any details about it I would appreciate your help. Just a little background: She was killed in a cemetary at age 15 after being raped. This case is still unsolved, but it is being reinvestigated right now. Thanks

01-25-2006, 12:15 PM	#2
jaime9983 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 25, 2006 Posts: 4	help Please, if anyone can just even remember the show, it happened in columbus, ohio.

01-25-2006, 12:31 PM	#3
newmanator80 "TheTruthIsOutThere" Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 6	Jessica Keen I remember that case very well. I wish they could solve that case. I have a copy of the episode. I could send you a copy on DVD free of charge. You can email me at newmanator802000@yahoo.com.

01-25-2006, 04:19 PM	#5
jaime9983 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 25, 2006 Posts: 4	so young Well, I know that it will be upsetting, I know all of the details, however, I feel a little detached from the whole thing because I was only 7 when it happened. I can barely remember her, but I know we were close, I have pictures and letters and stories. I guess thats all any of us have in the end. The good news is that another murder that took place around the same time was solved this week, and the detectives are reinvestigating. We are praying. Thank you so much for you help.

01-26-2006, 01:36 PM	#10
jaime9983 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 25, 2006 Posts: 4	boyfriend although our family still suspects the boyfriend, dna has supposedly ruled him out. I beleive that he was involved, but maybe did not act alone, possibly other dna was there just not his even though he was there.

01-25-2006, 01:38 PM	#4
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	Hi Jaime! I am sorry about your sister. I just wanted you to prepare yourself as the UM segment is a very disturbing one.....probably one of the most upsetting segments they've done. I'm sure you know far better than us what she endured that night but just wanted to warn you. I found it hard to watch and I didn't even know Jessica I can only imagine how upsetting it would be viewed by someone who loved her. Just my two cents.....take care.

01-26-2006, 12:43 AM	#6
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	I agree with you, Crystaldawn... it was a pretty creepy and disturbing episode. I'm so sorry for your loss, Jaime. I hope that Jessica's murderer is found and brought to justice.

01-26-2006, 12:45 AM	#7
Lyndi48 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 22	Just be prepared because it is fairly graphic and disturbing.

01-26-2006, 01:35 AM	#8
Awsi Dooger Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 1,537	Jaime, let me just echo what others have indicated. That was one of the most memorable and disturbing segments in UM history, and particularly over the final years of the program. I remember a thread here asking which segment gave you the creeps, and I nominated that segment first and foremost. The promos of UM the week before the show aired mentioned a young girl running for her life in a cemetery, so that really got to me. Jessica showed great courage in fleeing her captors, hiding in the cemetery and running toward the home in the distance. It's great you still have the pictures and letters. I hope the other members of your family reinforce how close the two of you were through stories and anecdotes. Jaime, one question. There was speculation Jessica's boyfriend was a suspect. Does the recent murder that was solved involve him at all?

01-26-2006, 02:28 AM	#9
Awsi Dooger Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 1,537	I checked the Columbus online media and found the solved murder case that Jaime referred to. The suspect is named Jonathan Gravely, with DNA matching a '94 murder that investigators long believed may be connected to the '91 Jessica Keen murder, apparently due to similarities in the assaults. DNA does not match the Keen case. Here are two links: http://www.nbc4i.com/news/6283677/detail.html http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news...120-A1-01.html

02-07-2014, 10:38 AM	#11
baloony Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2007 Posts: 375	UPDATE-CASE SOLVED Update: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stor...2/27/keen.html

02-09-2014, 07:41 PM	#12
Far Off Promise Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2013 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 78	I am glad that the case is solved and very sorry for the family's loss. I watched this case last night before reading this thread. UM didn't mention the tombstone being used as a weapon and broken in two. That's an interesting detail, although it wouldn't help much in finding the killer. It does provide the murder weapon, however. What I've always wondered about is this: If she had made it over the fence, was there anyone in the farmhouse that could have helped? Would it have been a safe place?