Found Deceased FL - Jesse Kirk, 72, vehicle found burned, suspicious circumstances, Titusville, 04 March 2025

[mlhenn]

Detectives are searching for a missing woman from the Titusville area

The Titusville woman is missing under highly suspicious circumstances and is considered a missing and endangered adult.

www.wftv.com

Jesse Kirk, 72, was reported missing by a friend around 9 a.m. on Tuesday after she did not show up for her morning walk.

Several hours later, as Detectives were canvassing the area, they encountered a suspicious male near the missing woman’s condo. DB, 35, of West Palm Beach, was arrested for Loitering and Prowling after Detectives found him lurking in the area. DB had what appeared to be significant recent burns on him.

Around the same timeframe, the missing woman’s vehicle was found to be burned up near SR50 and SR 520 in Orange County.

 

[mlhenn]

Titusville woman missing under 'suspicious' events; car found 'burned,' officials say

Titusville Police are searching for a woman who vanished under what they describe as suspicious circumstances.

www.fox35orlando.com

• Titusville Police say Jesse D. Kirk vanished under "suspicious" circumstances after not showing up for a morning walk with a friend.
• Authorities arrested DAB, identified as the estranged boyfriend of a relative of the missing woman, after he was found loitering near Kirk's home, police said.
• Kirk’s burned vehicle was later found in Orange County and police noted that DAB had recent burns on his body.

 

[mlhenn]

BREAKING: Police Search for Missing Titusville Woman After Her Vehicle Was Found Burned Up in Orange County - Space Coast Daily

Titusville Police are asking the community for help as they search for a missing person, who is missing under highly suspicious circumstances and is considered a missing and endangered adult.

spacecoastdaily.com

Includes video of her burnt car

 

[mlhenn]

Titusville Police, FBI search for Titusville woman missing under ‘highly suspicious circumstances’

Titusville Police are asking the community for help in the case of a 72-year-old woman who is missing under “highly suspicious circumstances.”

www.wftv.com

 

[GraceG]

A POI has been arrested and charged with grand theft audo and loitering or prowling. He's a former Corrections Officer and is the ex boyfrirend of the missing woman's niece.

No bond for ex-Brevard corrections deputy arrested in case of missing 72-year-old woman

David Barber, 35, was booked at the jail Wednesday morning, the day after a car was found on fire and 72-year-old Jessie Kirk never met up with the friend she went on a walk with every day.

www.clickorlando.com

From: BECA Splash
Case No. 05-2025-CF-018455-AXXX-BC BARBER DAVID ARMSTRONG DEFENDANT (1) STATE VS BARBER DAVID A THEFT FORGERY FRAUD 03/05/2025 ORIGINAL PENDING 05/01/1989 50.00
Count Charge Date Charge Disposition Date Final Disposition Citation Number
1 03/04/2025 GRAND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE
2 03/04/2025 LOITERING OR PROWLING

Interesting - he was charged back in December in Brevard County with
Case No. 05-2024-CF-059294-AXXX-BC BARBER DAVID ARMSTRONG DEFENDANT (1) STATE VS BARBER DAVID A BURGLARY 12/17/2024 ORIGINAL PENDING DOB 05/01/1989
Count Charge Date Charge Disposition Date Final Disposition Citation Number
1 12/03/2024 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF AN OCCUPIED DWELLING
2 12/03/2024 POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
3 12/17/2024 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF A DWELLING
4 12/17/2024 POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS

 

[mlhenn]

Witness places man at scene of burning car in missing Titusville woman's case

A witness called 911 after seeing a man walking away from what appeared to be the missing woman's burning car.

www.wesh.com

Documents obtained Wednesday in the case of a missing Titusville woman show that a man was seen walking away from her burning vehicle.

A witness told police she saw Barber walking away from what appeared to be the missing woman's burning vehicle while holding his right arm. The witness called 911 after seeing a report about the missing woman on TV.

 

[mlhenn]

New Charges Filed in Case of Missing Titusville Woman Jessie Kirk | TalkOfTitusville.com

According to the arrest affidavit filed March 5, Barber, 35, faces upgraded charges of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Loitering and Prowling, with

talkoftitusville.com

Key details from the affidavit:
– Stolen Vehicle Caught on Surveillance:Barber was captured on police camera systems and apartment complex surveillance footage driving Kirk’s white Lincoln Navigator in Titusville on March 4, the day she was reported missing. A witness told police they saw Barber engaging in “musical cars”, repeatedly moving his maroon SUV and Kirk’s Navigator in the Apollo Landings Apartments parking lot
– Burned Vehicle, Burned Suspect:
-Evading Law Enforcement:


Timeline of Events:
1. March 4, 9 a.m.: Kirk is reported missing after skipping her daily walk.
2. Same morning: Barber is seen on camera driving her SUV, which family confirmed he had no permission to access.
3. Afternoon: Kirk’s burned vehicle is discovered in Orange County.
4. Evening: Barber is arrested near 120 Court St. after witnesses and video place him at multiple crime scenes.

 

[Caring1]

March 5, 2025

Human remains have been found near a canal about 11 miles from Jesse Kirk’s condominium in Titusville. The remains have not yet been confirmed as belonging to Kirk, who was reported missing on March 4.

Authorities are investigating the connection to her disappearance, and a man named David Barber, the estranged boyfriend of Kirk's niece, is currently in jail in connection with the case.

The identity of the remains has not yet been confirmed through DNA testing. It is still unclear whether the remains belong to Jesse Kirk, and further investigation is required to determine the cause of the fire and the events leading up to her disappearance.

Search for Jesse Kirk: Remains found 11 miles from missing Titusville woman's condo

Law enforcement officers have found human remains not far from Jesse Kirk’s condominium. The 72-year-old Titusville woman was reported missing on Tuesday, March 4.

www.fox35orlando.com

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Titusville woman confirmed dead, sole person of interest in custody

Investigators say 72-year-old Jessie Kirk's vehicle was found burned in Orange County hours after she was reported missing.

mynews13.com

Investigators with the Titusville Police Department announced Thursday afternoon that burnt human remains found on March 4 have been identified as belonging to 72-year-old Jesse Kirk.

Investigators say Barber is currently the sole person of interest in Kirk's disappearance and death.

Remains of missing 72-year-old woman found, Titusville police say

The remains of a missing 72-year-old woman were located, according to the Titusville Police Department.

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The investigation turned suspicious after Kirk's niece arrived at the scene and recognized a red vehicle.

The red vehicle belonged to David Barber, 35, who was identified as the estranged boyfriend of one of Kirk's relatives.

Detectives said they spotted Barber not too far from the victim's burning car, walking around and acting suspiciously. He appeared to have significant recent burns on him.

Police said they responded to reports of human remains, which were later identified as belonging to Kirk.

 

[mlhenn]

Titusville police piece together events in death of Jessie Kirk

Police in Titusville are asking the community to come forward as they investigate the death of a 72-year-old woman.

www.wftv.com

 

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[lugsailgrits]

Missing Titusville woman confirmed dead, sole person of interest in custody

Investigators say 72-year-old Jessie Kirk's vehicle was found burned in Orange County hours after she was reported missing.

mynews13.com

Investigators with the Titusville Police Department announced Thursday afternoon that burnt human remains found on March 4 have been identified as belonging to 72-year-old Jesse Kirk.

Investigators say Barber is currently the sole person of interest in Kirk's disappearance and death.

Remains of missing 72-year-old woman found, Titusville police say

The remains of a missing 72-year-old woman were located, according to the Titusville Police Department.

www.wesh.com

The investigation turned suspicious after Kirk's niece arrived at the scene and recognized a red vehicle.

The red vehicle belonged to David Red Light Green Light, 35, who was identified as the estranged boyfriend of one of Kirk's relatives.

Detectives said they spotted Barber not too far from the victim's burning car, walking around and acting suspiciously. He appeared to have significant recent burns on him.

Police said they responded to reports of human remains, which were later identified as belonging to Kirk.

So this is the official conclusion of the police. Will there be a trial soon?

 

[mlhenn]

Jessie Kirk: Timeline of events in Florida woman's disappearance, death

The remains of Jessie Kirk were discovered in Brevard County, the same day the beloved Florida woman was reported missing by a friend after failing to show up for a morning walk, authorities said.

www.fox35orlando.com

Investigators announce new charges against Barber, including first-degree premeditated murder, arson, burglary, abuse of a dead human body, theft, and tampering with evidence.

 

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April 8, 2025 article

Man accused of killing Titusville woman indicted on more charges, could face death penalty

Kirk was reported missing by her friend in early March after she failed to show up for their morning walk.

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State Attorney William Scheiner now has 45 days to consult with Kirk’s family and decide whether to seek the death penalty.

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[Ladyotm]

I'm so tired of seeing these cases. Men who are evil, killing family members of women they claim to love. MOO.

Prayers to Jessie's family.