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
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!
B-randy D
2023-08-30 15:30:05 +0000 UTCI 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.
Kathy Watson
2023-08-25 20:57:24 +0000 UTCWild story, wow.
mbx
2023-08-22 16:14:35 +0000 UTCReally great writing on this episode, I immediately looked up the case afterwards
N Stevens
2023-08-21 23:03:31 +0000 UTCSuch amazing writing!
Magpie
2023-08-21 22:29:19 +0000 UTCThis 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!
Jen Berg
2023-08-21 14:01:35 +0000 UTCWhat 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.
Demi
2023-08-21 12:42:43 +0000 UTCWow! My all-time favorite Casefile story. Thank you for yet another perfectly-told, engrossing case.
Amber Sapp
2023-08-21 08:24:23 +0000 UTCWow 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!
Yvonne Slowey
2023-08-21 03:52:17 +0000 UTCThis 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!!!
Victoria Bowers
2023-08-20 19:52:30 +0000 UTCstrong episode to start back the season with. Poor kids
Natalie Jaramillo
2023-08-20 18:43:54 +0000 UTCI have never heard this story before, sooooo many twists and turns. Welcome back, guys!
Mandy G
2023-08-20 13:20:34 +0000 UTCThis is one of those stories I will never forget. Devastating for those poor babies. Welcome back Casefile, missed your amazing work 👏🏼
Bridget Desiree
2023-08-20 04:05:07 +0000 UTCEven when I know the story casefile improves my understanding
Jamie Yardley
2023-08-20 03:04:15 +0000 UTCKids need their peeps or loving care. Heartbreak but resolution. Great again hah.
Jamie Yardley
2023-08-20 03:02:09 +0000 UTCThis one definitely hit different.
Brenda Wells
2023-08-20 01:35:19 +0000 UTCThis is the saddest casefile I can remember
Brett Ashley
2023-08-19 21:18:39 +0000 UTCWelcome 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.
Alan
2023-08-19 21:12:20 +0000 UTCAmazing listen. This has that OG case file feeling. Thank you guys so much for doing what you do
brock305miller
2023-08-19 20:28:50 +0000 UTCWhat a crazy story! Always worth the wait, Casefile. You guys are the best
James Johnson
2023-08-19 19:39:02 +0000 UTCWhy 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.
Amber
2023-08-19 19:35:34 +0000 UTCWow. Insane!
Emily Moore
2023-08-19 17:34:32 +0000 UTCSo many people failed those 3 babies :(
Alien Princess
2023-08-19 14:58:49 +0000 UTCThis is one of the wildest stories you've ever told. Wow.
Emily Nelson
2023-08-19 14:46:36 +0000 UTCI'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!!
Jessica Able
2023-08-19 12:22:16 +0000 UTCIt’s up now!
Nat G
2023-08-19 10:49:01 +0000 UTCMissed y’all ❤️
Lauren Jett
2023-08-19 10:13:14 +0000 UTCWill we be getting a second episode since this is the same one the main feed got? 😊
Nat G
2023-08-19 09:42:54 +0000 UTCWelcome back Casey n Co. Missed you all. 🐾🐾🐾
Candice Williams
2023-08-19 09:10:48 +0000 UTCWelcome back, Casefile! Lots of twists and turns in this one!
Shandana
2023-08-19 09:08:17 +0000 UTC
