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The Fronczak Files

Mysteries, DNA, and the Search for Who We Really Are.

The Fronczak Files is a gripping podcast that delves deep into the investigation of the abduction of Paul Fronczak, the abandonment of Jack Rosenthal, and the disappearance of Jack’s twin sister Jill. This true crime podcast takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Paul’s experiences, searching for his family and uncovering new mysteries along the way. In April 1964, a woman disguised as a nurse walked into a Chicago hospital room and took a one-day-old infant from the arms of a young mother named Dora Fronczak. That day, Chicago police kicked off the biggest manhunt in the city’s history in an effort to find the kidnapped “Baby Fronczak.” Weeks passed without any sign of the kidnapper or the infant. Two years after the kidnapping, the case went cold… Co-hosted by Paul Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings, Season 1 pulls you into the decades-long search for answers, identity, and justice. No theories. No holding back. Just the raw, unfiltered truth – told straight from the source.

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Latest Episodes:

On The Road With The Foundling | The Fronczak Files S2 Ep. 2 Nov 04, 2025

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Jack and Tracey sit down with The Foundling and True Identity co-author, Alex Tresniowski.

What was it like to write The Foundling as the story was still unfolding? What moments never made it to print? And what was it really like meeting Jack’s biological family for the first time?

In this episode, Alex takes us behind the scenes to share:

• The journey of writing The Foundling and True Identity

• What it was like to walk beside Jack through his search for identity

• The heartbreak and hope surrounding the continued search for Jill

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Mistaken Identity | The Fronczak Files S2 Ep. 1 Oct 28, 2025

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When a man’s face bears an uncanny resemblance to the age progression of kidnapped baby Paul Fronczak, his life is turned upside down.

Determined to uncover the truth, he begins a journey to find out who he really is. What will he discover? Is he the missing Fronczak child? And if not… then who is he?

In this episode, we follow Sam Miller through the unexpected twists and turns of his search for identity, including:

• The shocking moment he learns he’s adopted

• His collaboration with the FBI and ABC’s 20/20 to trace his origins

• The emotional quest to find his biological family

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S1 Bonus Episode: The Unanswered Files | The Fronczak Files Oct 21, 2025

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Questions linger. Theories remain.

In this special bonus episode, Jack and Tracey revisit Season 1 to shed light on the most frequent listener questions, and offer new insight into the unanswered details of The Fronczak Files.

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Season 2 Trailer Oct 20, 2025

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Join us for the premiere of Season 2 on October 28th!

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S1 Bonus Episode: The Women in the Shadows | The Fronczak Files Sep 30, 2025

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In 1964, baby Paul Fronczak was stolen from a Chicago hospital. Decades later, Paul was finally found, but the mystery of the kidnappers remains.

Who were the women behind this shocking crime? What were their backgrounds, and what led them to take a child?

In this bonus episode, we uncover hidden details, including:

• The criminal records of those tied to the kidnapping

• Their unexpected connections to Arkansas

• The team’s next steps in pursuing long-awaited answers

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Meet the Team | The Fronczak Files Ep. 9 Sep 09, 2025

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From DNA to archives, every clue has been pursued together.

In Episode 9: Meet the Team of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey highlight the collective effort—the experts and collaborators who joined them in piecing this investigation together.

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The Theories | The Fronczak Files Ep. 8 Sep 02, 2025

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The crimes have been uncovered. The witnesses have spoken. Now the team asks the hardest question of all: what really happened?

In Episode 8: The Theories of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey begin to piece together the season’s discoveries.

Why was baby Paul kidnapped? Who played a role? And who abandoned Jack and Jill?

In this episode, we explore:

• Possible mob ties to the kidnapping

• The Duncan and Rosenthal connections

• The team’s leading theories

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The Investigation Pt. 2: Shadows of Jill | The Fronczak Files Ep. 7 Aug 26, 2025

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Jack returns to Atlantic City, still searching for answers.

In Episode 7: The Investigation (Part 2) of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey continue the hunt for Jill.

What were Marie and Gilbert truly like behind closed doors? Could the abandoned lots of Atlantic City be hiding any long-buried clues? And most haunting of all- what really happened to Jill?

In this episode, we explore:

• The Rosenthal home

• Revelations from a new family member

• Opening a missing person’s report on Jill

• Digging for Jill’s possible remains

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The Investigation Pt. 1: Someone Knows Something | The Fronczak Files Ep. 7 Aug 19, 2025

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A seemingly ordinary middle-class family. A shocking truth beneath the surface.

In Episode 7: The Investigation (Part 1) of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Nino Perrotta, private investigator, to reveal the extraordinary lengths the team will go to expose the inner workings of the Rosenthals.

For years, the family has tried to bury the truth. But the team leaves no stone unturned. How far will they go? What will they uncover? And most haunting of all…where is Jill?

In this episode, we explore:

• Nino’s contribution to Jack’s investigation

• Hitting dead ends with the Atlantic City Police Department

• Connecting with a Rosenthal family member

• Theories surrounding Jill’s disappearance

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The Answer Pt. 2: Science’s Role in Finding Paul | The Fronczak Files Ep. 6 Aug 12, 2025

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A baby stolen. The hunt to locate him, decades later. Utilizing federal databases and resources in hopes of a breakthrough.

In Episode 6: The Answer (Part 2) of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Dr. Angela Williamson to discuss her experience as a forensic DNA specialist.

How can missing persons be identified? What type of person kidnaps an infant? And how should cold cases be worked?

In this episode, we explore:

• The decades-long hunt to find the real Paul Fronczak

• Living Does and how to work their cases

• Profiling a kidnapper

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