The Fronczak Files

Kidnapping. Chaos. Deception.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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Lies. Crime. Deception.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.  Join Jack and Tracey as they:• Explore Lorraine’s early family life• Uncover her extensive criminal history• Push the investigation into Paul Joseph Fronczak’s kidnapping even further 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Questions. Secrets. Cover-Up.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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Alcohol. Secrets. Abuse. 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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Disruption. Hardship. Fracture.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   💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Trauma. Pain. Horror. 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. Join Jack and Tracey as they:• 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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Love. Scandal. AbandonmentIn 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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Secrets. Lies. The making of monsters.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 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 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

Emerging technologies. Cold cases. Long-awaited breakthroughs. 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.💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for upcoming Season 3 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