Case 256: Jill Rosenthal
🕑 Added 2023-08-19 07:41:49 +0000 UTCOn April 27 1964, young mother Dora Fronczak was in her hospital bed feeding her one-day-old son, Paul, when a nurse entered the room and said she had to take Paul back to the nursery. Dora handed her baby over and the nurse hurried out of the room.
Still carrying baby Paul, the nurse fled the hospital through a rear entrance and disappeared into Chicago’s city streets. It didn’t take long for staff at Michael Reese Hospital to realise Paul Fronczak had been kidnapped, and soon the city’s largest ever manhunt was underway. Despite the best efforts of police, no trace of the woman or Paul was found.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments
B-randy D
It took them an hour to notify police... at least the fuzz came out in force to try and find the baby when they were notified! However, not notifying the mother... jeez!! So frustrating!
Kathy Watson
I was 12 years old living in Chicago when this happened. My mother was so upset that a baby was stolen from his mother’s arms. We prayed a lot for that family. There was so much wild speculation! Casefile did their usual stellar reporting. Great work.
mbx
Wild story, wow.
N Stevens
Really great writing on this episode, I immediately looked up the case afterwards
Magpie
Such amazing writing!
Jen Berg
This is such an epic journey. I can't even imagine finding all this out, one sad thing after another. Told so very well by an amazing team and one of my favorite episodes!
Demi
What a crazy story. Those poor babies. Paul must have such mixed feelings over this whole ordeal and I hope one day he gets the answers he deserves.
Amber Sapp
Wow! My all-time favorite Casefile story. Thank you for yet another perfectly-told, engrossing case.
Yvonne Slowey
Wow what a story. As a genetic genealogist this one hits me close and why I do the work I do. Great episode Casey. Worth the wait!
Victoria Bowers
This was an absolute roller coaster! So many emotions listening to this one...I may or may not have sobbed at the very end with that conversation between mother and son 🤷♀️ A very well done episode!!!
Natalie Jaramillo
strong episode to start back the season with. Poor kids
Mandy G
I have never heard this story before, sooooo many twists and turns. Welcome back, guys!
Bridget Desiree
This is one of those stories I will never forget. Devastating for those poor babies. Welcome back Casefile, missed your amazing work 👏🏼
Jamie Yardley
Even when I know the story casefile improves my understanding
Jamie Yardley
Kids need their peeps or loving care. Heartbreak but resolution. Great again hah.
Brenda Wells
This one definitely hit different.
Brett Ashley
This is the saddest casefile I can remember
Alan
Welcome back! What a crazy story to come back to, twists and turns and none of them good. It became his life's work just to put pieces together.
brock305miller
Amazing listen. This has that OG case file feeling. Thank you guys so much for doing what you do
James Johnson
What a crazy story! Always worth the wait, Casefile. You guys are the best
Amber
Why in the world did they make that family wait 8 months to "confirm" that the found boy was theirs and then MAIL a letter to them about it. It was in the 60s, they had telephones and the ability to drive to their house. This story is full of so many insane turns and questions.
Emily Moore
Wow. Insane!
Alien Princess
So many people failed those 3 babies :(
Emily Nelson
This is one of the wildest stories you've ever told. Wow.
Jessica Able
I'm so glad you're doing this case. I've read several books about it, and it seems almost unbelievable. Thanks for doing this episode!!
Nat G
It’s up now!
Lauren Jett
Missed y’all ❤️
Nat G
Will we be getting a second episode since this is the same one the main feed got? 😊
Candice Williams
Welcome back Casey n Co. Missed you all. 🐾🐾🐾
Shandana
Welcome back, Casefile! Lots of twists and turns in this one!