The search for truth continues.
After unraveling one of the most extraordinary identity mysteries in modern history, The Fronczak Files returns for Season Two — and this time, we’re helping others uncover the truth about their own lives.
This season, Jack Fronczak , Tracey Hastings and their team take decades of experience in genetic genealogy, cold case research, and investigative storytelling to the next level — solving real cases for real people.
From a family who paid thousands of dollars for “professional” genealogy work only to be given the wrong results, to a woman who discovered she was a foundling and turned to The Fronczak Files for answers — the team digs deep to find what others missed.
But that’s not all. As part of our mission to help others, Season Two also shines a light on cold cases that deserve a new chance at justice and will spotlight an unsolved mystery — from missing persons to unidentified remains — in the hope that renewed attention and fresh eyes might bring forward the one tip that cracks the case.
The truth has a way of surfacing. Sometimes it just needs a little help.
Join Jack and Tracey as The Fronczak Files returns — new cases, new breakthroughs, and the same relentless pursuit of answers.
Season Two Premieres October 28, 2025
Meet The Hosts
Paul Jack Fronczak
Founder, Host + Executive Producer
Jack’s story began with one of the most famous kidnapping cases in American history — the 1964 abduction of baby Paul Joseph Fronczak from a Chicago hospital. Decades later, a DNA test revealed that the man who grew up believing he was that kidnapped child was not biologically related to the Fronczaks. That man was Jack.
Determined to uncover the truth of his origins, Jack began an extraordinary journey of self-discovery that led to the publication of his books, The Foundling and True Identity, and the Emmy-nominated documentary The Lost Sons. His life’s mission now extends beyond his own story — helping others solve mysteries of identity, disappearance, and long-cold cases.
As the host and executive producer of The Fronczak Files, Jack brings a unique perspective as both a survivor and investigator, combining relentless curiosity, empathy, and firsthand experience in navigating the emotional terrain of lost and found identities.
Tracey Hastings
Co-Host, Genetic Genealogist + Producer
Tracey Hastings is a seasoned investigative researcher and registered nurse specializing in high-risk obstetrics — a career that has honed her attention to detail, compassion, and determination to uncover truth in even the most complex cases.
As co-host and producer of The Fronczak Files, Tracey blends medical insight, genealogical research, and journalistic curiosity to help families untangle decades-old mysteries. Her ability to connect deeply with both the human and analytical sides of every case makes her an integral force behind the podcast’s mission: turning cold cases into solved cases, and confusion into closure.
Tracey’s collaboration with Jack began with his search for his missing twin sister — and together, they’ve expanded The Fronczak Files into a platform dedicated to solving real-life mysteries and giving a voice to those who have been forgotten.
