In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey unravel the haunting story of Kevin Ray Baty, “the real Paul Joseph Fronczak.” His life was shaped by confusion, secrecy, and a false identity that followed him from the very beginning. What emerges is not just a story of deception, but of a life built on a lie. 

How was Kevin raised? What forces shaped the man he became? And what new evidence has the team uncovered about the fabricated records tied to his identity? Join Jack and Tracey as they dig into Kevin Ray Baty’s past and examine the troubling realities behind the name he carried.

Follow Jack and Tracey as they:

• Uncover the details of Kevin’s early life 

• Discuss his temperament, relationships, and personal struggles

• Present new findings about the documents behind his identity

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey step into the shadowy world of Lorraine Arnold Fountain, the woman who raised the kidnapped Fronczak child. Through a closer look at her family history, criminal record, and the places she lived, a darker portrait begins to emerge, one that brings new depth to the mystery of Paul Joseph Fronczak’s abduction.

How many times was Lorraine arrested? What kind of life did she create for Kevin, the child the world knew by a name that was never truly his? And what new evidence has the team uncovered that places Lorraine in Chicago during the 1960’s? Join Jack and Tracey as they unravel Lorraine’s complicated, crime-laced past and follow the threads of a story built on secrets, reinvention, and deception.

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• Explore Lorraine’s early family life

• Uncover her extensive criminal history

• Push the investigation into Paul Joseph Fronczak’s kidnapping even further

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey turn to biological family members in search of answers about the Duncan and Rosenthal roots. Sean and Toni Anderson, two of Jack’s cousins, share a long-missing family context, offering new insight into the people whose choices shaped this story.

What was Jennie Noga Duncan really like behind closed doors? How did Sean process meeting Jack, a once-abandoned relative whose existence had been left in the shadows?  And how many secrets remained hidden within the family for decades? Tune in as Jack and Tracey try to pull back the curtain on the silence, secrets, and possible cover-up surrounding these central figures.

Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Interview Jack’s cousins, Sean and Toni Anderson

• Examine the secrecy and hidden truths surrounding Jennie and Marie

• Continue the investigation into Jack and Jill’s disappearance

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, we dig deeper into the troubling life of Jack and Jill’s biological mother, Marie Duncan Rosenthal. Our research reveals a woman shaped by instability, isolation, and substance abuse, forces that may have set the stage for the devastating choices that followed.

Why did Marie conceal the existence of her first child in 1958? How did the Rosenthal family manage to move from place to place with so many children in tow? And what role did Marie and her mother, Jennie, play in the abandonment of twin children? Join Jack and Tracey as they unravel Marie’s early life, examine the family dynamics surrounding her upbringing, and confront the dark possibilities behind the trauma that unfolded later.

 Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Examine Marie’s chaotic and painful childhood

• Uncover the story behind Marie’s secret child

• Explore Jennie’s possible role in Jack and Jill’s abandonment

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey dig into Jack’s maternal roots, a family story shaped by strong Polish Catholic ties, isolation in the Tennessee mountains, and the post-war boom in Ohio. Together these forces helped mold Marie Duncan Rosenthal.

What pushed the Duncan family to leave Tennessee for Ohio? Who became involved with an evangelical TV church? And how did a nomadic upbringing leave lasting consequences for Marie? Join Jack and Tracey as they trace the Duncan line back to its Appalachian beginnings and uncover what the journey north changed forever.

 Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Summarize Marie Duncan’s genealogy

• Detail the family move from Tennessee to Ohio

• Explore how frequent moves affected Marie’s life and stability  

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, we turn our focus on Jack’s biological father, Gilbert Rosenthal. As we trace the path of his life, we uncover a story shaped by poverty, relentless physical pain, and an escalating hunger for control.

How does a man enlist in the military while facing what may have been a serious medical condition? How does he endure chronic pain while his family grows around him? And what could drive someone to erase the existence of his own twin children? Tune in as Jack and Tracey unravel the disturbing legacy Gilbert left behind, and explore how his choices may have set the stage for everything that followed.

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• Revisit Gilbert’s early beginnings

• Break down his medical and military history

• Theorize how these events may have led to the abandonment of Jack and Jill

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, we continue our walk through Jack’s family tree with a deeper look at his paternal lines. As we trace these branches, we uncover deep religious roots, stark cultural divides, and a beginning marked by turmoil.

Why would a man choose circumcision in adulthood? Why would a woman drink poison in front of her husband? And what drives a man to abandon his wife and two children? Tune in as we follow the record trail and connect the dots behind the headlines.

 Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Dig into Gilbert Rosenthal’s roots

• Explore the major differences in religion and culture across the lines

• Provide context for Gilbert’s chaotic upbringing

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In this Season 3 premiere, The Fronczak Files takes you back to the beginning. While many know about the 1964 kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak and Jack’s abandonment in Newark, few understand the full scope of Jack’s genetic beginnings, and what they reveal.

For the first time, we will walk through Jack’s full family tree, starting with his immediate Rosenthal family and tracing back generations to add context to the events of the 1960s that set his journey in motion.

Where did Jack come from? What does his family tree really look like? And how did it all lead to the making of monsters? Tune in this season for new research, new leads, and a deeper exploration into Jack’s life.

 Join Jack, Tracey, and Emily as they:

• Present Jack’s family tree in full for the first time

• Recap the major events in Jack’s search to find his genetic identity

• Set the stage for Season 3

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In this bonus episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Cairenn Binder, Assistant Director of the IGG Center and Director of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program at Ramapo College. Cairenn breaks down how civilians trained in investigative genetic genealogy are helping unlock decades-old cold cases, identify the unknown, and even exonerate the wrongfully convicted.

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey uncover the disturbing truth behind Dr. Katherine Cole, a physician who operated an illegal baby adoption ring from the 1930s through the 1960s. Countless children were trafficked through her network, many of whom would later come to be known as “Cole Babies.”

They are joined by Bob Lightner, a man directly impacted by Cole’s operation, who shares his personal adoption story and the lifelong consequences of having his identity taken from him at birth.

How many children were involved? How did Dr. Cole evade oversight for decades? And how can surviving Cole Babies, and their descendants, begin the process of reclaiming their genetic truth?

Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Uncover the history and inner workings of Dr. Katherine Cole’s illegal adoption ring

• Speak with Bob Lightner about his own adoption and search for identity

• Explain the steps other “Cole Babies” can take to pursue answers and genetic truth

This is a powerful episode about lost identities, systemic failures, and the long road toward truth.

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, the team speaks with Kris, a woman who was abandoned as a newborn in a wooded neighborhood area and adopted shortly thereafter. Years later, her adoptive parents shared what little they knew of her earliest moments, leaving Kris with a lifetime of unanswered questions. Follow along as the team uses genetic genealogy and DNA analysis to help piece together her biological story.

Who are Kris’ biological parents? Why was she abandoned? And how does she process the answers she’s waited her entire life to find?

Join the team as they:

• Revisit the known details of Kris’s abandonment and early life

• Walk through the genetic genealogy process used to build her family tree

• Explore the emotional impact of discovering one’s genetic truth

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey examine the 1981 cold case murder of Jack Lachow. Known for years only as “One Eye,” his identity remained a mystery for nearly three decades. Though his name was finally restored, the truth behind his death remains elusive.

Who was Jack Lachow? What kind of life did he live? And who left his body in a shallow grave in South Florida?

Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Lay out the known details of the cold case

• Explore what is known about Jack Lachow’s life

• Examine South Florida’s organized crime landscape in the early 1980’s

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, the team continues their conversation with activist and abuse survivor Logan Gifford. After years of uncertainty, Logan will finally receive the DNA results that may confirm the paternity of his younger brother.

Join the TFF team as they:

• Reveal the DNA findings

• Provide an update on the case’s ongoing legal proceedings

• Discuss Logan’s next steps and what this means for his family

The Fronczak Files is honored to support Logan in his search for truth. We continue to stand with all individuals navigating similar circumstances and encourage anyone in need to seek help, guidance, and support.

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with activist Logan Gifford, a man searching for truth through DNA. Logan has long suspected that the younger brother he grew up with may in fact be his biological son, a possibility born from years of abuse and silence.

Join Jack and Tracey for the first part of this powerful conservation as they:

• Examine the prevalence and hidden nature of abuse within families

• Explore the complex background of Logan’s story

• Set the stage for the revealing DNA results to be discussed in Part 2

Through Logan’s courage, The Fronczak Files continues its commitment to uncovering truth and supporting those seeking answers.

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In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey take a closer look at the disappearance of 18-year-old Colin Gillis, who went missing on March 11th, 2012 from Tupper Lake, NY.

Join Jack and Tracey as they:

• Reconstruct the events leading up to Colin’s disappearance

• Explore the leading theories in the case

• Share the latest updates and ongoing efforts to find him

Colin has now been missing for 13 years. By revisiting his case, The Fronczak Files reaffirms its commitment to honoring cold cases and standing alongside families still waiting for answers.

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How would you react if an over-the-counter DNA test delivered life-altering information, only for it to be wrong? In this episode, The Fronczak Files team sits down with a family who lived that exact nightmare as they fought to uncover their real genetic story.

Join Richard, DeAnna, and Sierra as they share:

• The emotional toll of confronting a DNA surprise

• The financial cost of receiving flawed genealogical findings

• The unexpected joy and connection found with new family

A powerful reminder that behind every test result is a human story, and sometimes truth takes its own path.

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Join Jack, Tracey, and Alex as they revisit Atlantic City, the place where it all began, and reflect on the moments, discoveries, and emotions that shaped this incredible journey.

In this episode, we journey with Alex as he recounts:

• The process of writing “The Foundling” and “True Identity”

• Walking alongside Jack as he searches for his genetic identity

• The anguish behind the search for Jill

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In Episode 6: The Answer (Part 1) of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down once again with genetic genealogy expert CeCe Moore to unravel the unbelievable journey of identifying the stolen Fronczak baby. After decades of searching, the boy is finally located—but the answers only open new mysteries. Who kidnapped Paul? Why was he taken? And could there be a deeper conspiracy behind it all?

In this episode, we explore:

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

• The shocking truth about his identity

• Theories surrounding the 1964 kidnapping

• The emotional impact on everyone involved

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In this haunting episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracy speak with Susan Woolard, a babysitter who, in 1965, was pulled into a disturbing household secret in Pitney Village, New Jersey. Her memory is vivid. Her guilt has never left. What she reveals may be the last eyewitness account of Jack and Jill together.

Could this teenage girl have unknowingly witnessed the early signs of a tragedy? Was fear—and the shadow of the Mob...what kept her silent?

🎧 This episode explores:

• Susan’s firsthand account of the abuse and neglect she witnessed

• Why neighbors still won’t talk, nearly 60 years later

• The chilling detail about Jill’s condition and Jack’s black eye

• How this one act of courage may have changed the investigation forever

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In this pivotal episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack is joined by CeCe Moore, world-renowned DNA detective known from The Genetic Detective, and Carol Rolnick, the tireless researcher who was the first to say: “I think I found your family.” What unfolds is the turning point in the mystery: the moment they stop searching for Paul… and start finding Jack.

🎧 This episode explores:

• How CeCe Moore found Jack in one of the earliest successful DNA solves

• Why 2014’s tiny testing pool made this discovery nearly impossible

• Carol’s role in piecing together the first real family connections

• What it means to carry an identity that isn’t yours—and finally face the truth

• The emotional moment the real story begins to surface

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A simple over-the-counter DNA kit. A quiet kitchen conversation. A decision that would change everything.

In this revealing episode of The Fronczak Files, Paul finally confronts the truth he’s always suspected: he’s not the Fronczaks’ biological son. What begins as a personal journey spirals into a media storm and a national search to find the real Paul Fronczak. Alongside Emmy-winning journalist George Knapp, who was the first to believe his story, Paul shares the emotional toll, the silence that followed, and the courage it took to mail that test.

This episode explores:

• The emotional weight behind taking a DNA test

• Why Paul’s parents begged him not to send the results

• The devastating moment Paul’s identity was shattered

• How a single email to George Knapp changed everything

• The media whirlwind that reignited a 50-year-old mystery

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🔍True Crime • Unsolved Mysteries • Identity Discovery • Foundling Case • FBI Cold Case

Two years after a newborn was stolen from Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, a single unexpected phone call reignites a family's fading hope—and unravels one of the most shocking true crime stories in U.S. history.

In this powerful episode of The Fronczak Files, Paul Fronczak reveals the moment his life changed forever, from being found in a stroller with a black eye in Newark, NJ, to becoming the center of a coast-to-coast FBI manhunt.

👁️‍🗨️ This episode explores:

1. The chilling phone call that reopened a cold case
2. What it means to be labeled a “foundling”
3. How the FBI narrowed one kidnapped child from over 10,000 potential matches
4. The foster family that gave Paul a name, a birthday, and a second chance
5. The bittersweet reunion with parents who barely recognized him

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The Fronczak Files isn’t just a true crime podcast. It’s Paul’s firsthand account of a mystery that shattered his identity and changed hospital security forever.

In Episode 1, Paul and co-host Tracey Hastings take you from the hospital room where it began to the moment in December when everything changed.

What really happened to Baby Paul?

Who was the woman in the nurse’s uniform?

And why did no one tell Paul the truth?

Subscribe now and turn on notifications. The truth is finally coming out, and some people don’t want it told.

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Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland

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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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