The Fronczak Files
The Fronczak Files

The Fronczak Files

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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.comInstagram: 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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The Arkansas CONNECTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 6
JUN 9, 2026
The Arkansas CONNECTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 6
In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey follow a clue hidden in plain sight: the surname Baty. What begins as a simple question…where did the name come from?…leads the investigation hundreds of miles from Chicago to Blytheville, Arkansas.As they trace records, timelines, family connections, and forgotten histories, a network of people connected to the real Paul Fronczak kidnapping begins to emerge. Along the way, they uncover links between Arkansas and Chicago, examine the life of Billy Ray Baty, and explore whether a Chicago woman with deep roots in the city could have been far closer to the kidnapping than anyone realized.Could a decades-old paper trail reveal new suspects? Why does Arkansas keep appearing in the investigation? And what happens when family histories, criminal connections, and eyewitness descriptions begin to overlap?Join Jack and Tracey as they follow the paper trail into Arkansas and uncover one of the most intriguing leads in the search for answers.🎙 In this episode, Jack and Tracey:• Explore how the surname “Baty” became a critical clue in the investigation • Trace connections between Chicago and Blytheville, Arkansas • Examine the backgrounds of individuals potentially connected to the kidnapping • Investigate whether long-overlooked records may point toward new suspects💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content📱 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | ThreadsTheme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Shadow of CORRUPTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 5
JUN 2, 2026
The Shadow of CORRUPTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 5
Corruption. Conspiracy. Lies.In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey take a deeper look at Marlin Johnson, the head of the FBI’s Chicago office and the principal investigator in the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. But Johnson’s story stretches far beyond the walls of Michael Reese Hospital. His name was tied not only to one of Chicago’s most infamous kidnappings, but also to the Chicago Outfit, power criminals, and whispers of corruption inside law enforcement itself.Why was the head of the FBI leading the Fronczak kidnapping investigation? Why did a famous mobster sue Marlin Johnson? And what was really happening inside Chicago’s FBI office during the 1960’s?Join Jack and Tracey as they pull the curtain on one of Chicago’s most well-known law enforcement figures, and the shadow of corruption surrounding the case.  In this episode, Jack and Tracey:• Examine Marlin Johnson’s role in the Paul Joseph Fronczak kidnapping  • Explore the FBI’s complicated relationship with the Chicago Outfit  • Question whether corruption may have shaped the course of the investigation   💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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47 MIN