Jill Rosenthal Part 2

About this episode

The episode continues the story of Paul Fronczak as he uncovers deeper mysteries related to his past and family secrets.

What happens when the truth you spent your whole life chasing opens the door to an even deeper mystery? In Part 2 of our coverage of Jill Rosenthal, we continue the unbelievable story of Paul Fronczak—the man who grew up believing he was the baby kidnapped from Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, only to learn decades later that the truth was far more complicated. This episode follows Paul through DNA results, impossible discoveries, family secrets, and the kind of revelation that changes not only what you know about your past, but what you understand about your entire life. And just when it seems like one mystery may finally be solved, another name emerges. Another child. Another disappearance. Another question that refuses to stay buried. Listen to Part 2 now, and then follow Paul and Tracy’s work on The Fronczak Files podcast here: https://www.thefronczakfiles.com/. And if you’re caught up on regular Coffee and Cases episodes and still want more, join us on Patreon for solved cases and bonus content each month: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Coffee and Cases

Topics covered

• kidnapping
• DNA results
• family secrets
• mystery
• disappearance

Keywords

• Jill Rosenthal
• Paul Fronczak
• kidnapping
• DNA
• mystery
• disappearance
• family secrets

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Organizations: The Fronczak Files

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