The Fronczak Files

Foundling Endeavors LLC
  • 4.5 (94)
  • True Crime

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. www.thefronczakfiles.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefronczakfiles   TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefronczakfiles   Facebook: https://facebook.com/thefronczakfiles   Threads: https://threads.net/@thefronczakfiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Season 5, Episode 12 Trailer

    Episode 1: Behind Closed Doors | The Fronczak Files: Beyond the Evidence Trailer

    Alcohol. Pregnancy. Trauma. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey introduce Beyond the Evidence, a compelling new series that explores the unanswered questions, possible motives, and theories surrounding one of the most extraordinary missing-child mysteries in American history. After years of painstaking research, the investigative team may have uncovered nearly every surviving piece of documentation surrounding the Rosenthal family, Jack’s abandonment, and the 1964 Fronczak kidnapping. Yet some of the most important questions remain unanswered. What was really happening inside the Rosenthal home in the months leading up to the twins' disappearance? Could addiction, repeated pregnancies, financial hardship, and family trauma have contributed to the events of 1965? What ultimately led to Jack's abandonment and Jill's disappearance? And could someone else have played a role? Join Jack and Tracey as they venture Beyond the Evidence, examining the circumstances, exploring new theories, challenging long-held assumptions, and sharing developments in their ongoing investigation. 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for upcoming Season 6 and Beyond the Evidence episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 20

    Unlocking the Past with Doyle Batey | The Fronczak Files S5 Bonus Episode

    Hypnosis. Clues. Answers. In this bonus episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Doyle Batey to discuss his experience with regression hypnotherapy. What memories did Doyle uncover about Marcelle, our kidnapping suspect? Where was she employed? What did she look like? And what new clues does the team have to chase down? Join The Fronczak Files for this exciting interview in preparation for Season 6’s launch. 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for upcoming Season 6 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unlocking the Past with Doyle Batey | The Fronczak Files S5 Bonus Episode

  3. Sep 29

    Bring Jill HOME | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 10

    A missing twin. An uncovered secret. A search that continues. In the Season 5 finale of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey reflect on The Search for Jill Rosenthal and the investigation that has brought the team closer than ever to understanding what may have happened to Jack’s missing twin sister. Where has the investigation led? Why does the team remain committed to finding Jill? And what lasting legacy has emerged from the search for Jill Lynn Rosenthal? Many questions remained unanswered, but one thing is for certain: The Fronczak Files will continue to leave no stone unturned. The stories of Paul Fronczak and Jill Rosenthal have taken the team far beyond where this journey began. What started as a search for answers has grown into a larger mission, leading to the creation of the Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified children. The search for Jill is not over. But as the team continues following leads and pursuing answers, The Fronczak Files is expanding its mission, using the lessons, resources, and determination built through this investigation to help bring attention to missing and unidentified children across the country. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Look back on the 18-month journey of The Fronczak Files • Reflect on the investigation into Jill’s disappearance and where the search stands today • Introduce the Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children • Share what comes next for The Fronczak Files and its expanding mission 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for upcoming Season 6 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bring Jill HOME | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 10

  4. Sep 22

    Visions of JILL | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 9

    A true crime convention. A tarot card reading. An unexpected new direction. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Ivonne, the woman who gave Jack a tarot card reading at CrimeCon, along with her two daughters. Who is Ivonne, and what was it like for her daughters to grow up with someone who has intuitive abilities? How did a chance encounter in Las Vegas bring her into Jack and Tracey’s search? And what impressions did Ivonne have about Jill, Jack, and their biological family? Throughout the search for Jill Lynn Rosenthal, the team has followed investigative leads, examined records, pursued DNA connections, and tracked down people tied to the case. In this episode, they open the door to a very different perspective: one rooted not in evidence or proof, but in intuition, impressions, and possibility. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Recount their unexpected meeting with Ivonne at CrimeCon in Las Vegas and her reading of Jack • Discuss why they were willing to explore psychic and intuitive perspectives in Jill’s case • Hear Ivonne’s impressions about Jill, Jack, and their biological family  • Consider whether any of those impressions could point towards areas worth examining further 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on:  Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Visions of JILL | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 9

  5. Sep 15

    The Atlantic City COVERUP | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 8

    A corrupt jail. A crooked housing authority. A city where power and corruption went hand in hand. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey welcome Colleen Neuharth, Lead Historical Researcher, to take a closer look at the darker side of Atlantic City during the years surrounding the disappearance of the Rosenthal twins. What was happening behind the scenes in Atlantic City when Jack and Jill disappeared? Who were the people Marie and Gilbert worked with, and what connections did they have to those in positions of power? As the team digs deeper into the Rosenthals’ known employment, a troubling picture emerges: corruption, criminal activity, and individuals who may have had the connections and influence to help keep secrets buried. Could someone in Marie and Gilbert’s orbit have helped facilitate or conceal what happened to the twins? In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Detail Marie and Gilbert Rosenthal’s known employment and connections in Atlantic City • Examine documented corruption and criminal activity involving local officials and institutions • Investigate individuals in the Rosenthals’ orbit who may have had the means or connections to assist them • Explore whether those relationships could offer new clues about Jack’s abandonment and Jill’s disappearance 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on:  Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Atlantic City COVERUP | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 8

  6. Sep 8

    Could This Be JILL? | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 7

    A missing twin. A DNA test. A newfound hope. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey revisit the leads that have emerged throughout the investigation for Jill Lynn Rosenthal: women who, for one reason or another, wondered if they could be Jack’s missing twin sister. Who were the women who believed they might be Jill? What was it like for Jack to get to know them while waiting for DNA to provide an answer? And are there still leads that remain unresolved? Join Jack and Tracey as they share the hope behind each possibility, the disappointment when DNA failed to produce a match, and the latest lead in the ongoing pursuit to answer one question: Where is Jill Lynn Rosenthal? In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Describe some of the women who have been investigated and ultimately ruled out as Jill   • Discuss the emotional impact of forming connections while awaiting DNA results and the disappointment when those results were negative • Share more about the most recent lead in the investigation and where the search stands today 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on:  Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Could This Be JILL? | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 7

  7. Sep 1

    Petitioning the DEAD | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 6

    A buried mother. A need for DNA. A new challenge. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey continue the conversation from last week, taking a deeper look at the team’s decision to petition the state of New Jersey to exhume Marie Duncan Rosenthal. Why has Jack run out of options within the current legal system? Why have attorneys been unwilling to assist him in reclaiming his genetic identity? And what does it actually take to organize and carry out a court-ordered exhumation? Join Jack and Tracey as they explain the painstaking legal process required for Jack to finally shed the identity of Paul Joseph Fronczak and take another critical step forward in the search for his missing twin sister, Jill Rosenthal. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Explain the legal obstacles Jack has faced in reclaiming his genetic identity • Detail the many steps, approvals, and individuals required to carry out a court-ordered exhumation • Share more about the newly established Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Petitioning the DEAD | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 6

  8. Aug 25

    Beneath the HEADSTONE | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 5

    A hidden identity. A family of secrets. A fight to exhume. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey detail the journey that led them to an extraordinary decision: petitioning the state of New Jersey to exhume Marie Duncan Rosenthal. Why did the team determine that Marie’s exhumation may be necessary to move the search for Jill Rosenthal forward? Why aren’t consumer DNA test results enough when it comes to legally establishing identity? And could a set of unidentified human remains discovered in Mountainside, New Jersey, hold a connection to Jill? Join Jack and Tracey as they reveal why the team is seeking Marie’s exhumation and how the DNA buried with her could establish Jack’s genetic identity, provide a critical reference for Jill, and potentially unlock answers in a mystery that had endured for more than six decades. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Discuss why consumer DNA test results may not meet the evidentiary standards required in court   • Explain why Marie’s exhumation could be critical to establishing Jack’s genetic identity and advancing the search for Jill • Examine a set of unidentified human remains discovered in 1971 in Mountainside, New Jersey, and why the case has drawn the team’s attention 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on:  Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beneath the HEADSTONE | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 5
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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. www.thefronczakfiles.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefronczakfiles   TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefronczakfiles   Facebook: https://facebook.com/thefronczakfiles   Threads: https://threads.net/@thefronczakfiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Foundling Endeavors LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Foundling Endeavors LLC
  • Show Website
    The Fronczak Files

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