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Missing Person
Case ID#: 0443

VICTIM’S PHOTOGRAPH
Missing
Jill Lynn Rosenthal
May Also Be Known As: N/A
Unidentified Person Notice: In English, unidentified individuals are often known as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe.” This means the victim’s true name is currently unknown.
Biological Sex: Female
Age at the Time: 1
Country: United States of America
Date Likely Missing: July 2, 1965
Brief Overview: In 1965, at one year old, Jill's brother was found abandoned outside a store in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She disappeared around the same time, but has not yet been found.
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Victim Description
Physical Description
Date of Birth
October 27, 1963
Birthplace
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Age
1
Age Group
Infant
Biological Sex
Female
Ethnicity
Caucasian or White
Nationality
United States
Language(s) Spoken
English
Physical Build
Height (ft’ in”)
Estimated 1’0″ – 1’4″
Height (cm)
Estimated 30 cm – 41 cm
Weight (lbs)
Estimated 15 - 20 lbs
Weight (kg)
Estimated 6.8 - 9.1 kg
Description of Events
Disappearance
Date Last Seen
July 2, 1965
The Incident
Jill Lynn Rosenthal and her twin brother Jack were born to Gilbert and Marie Rosenthal in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on October 27, 1963. Reports from family and witnesses indicate that the twins suffered neglect and abuse as infants, including poor living conditions in the home.
In July 1965, around July 2, Jack, then 21 months old, was found abandoned alone in a stroller outside a department store, McCrory’s Variety Store on Broad Street, in Newark, New Jersey. He had no identification with him. At the time, he was mistakenly identified as another missing child, Paul Fronczak, and was raised under that name until DNA testing in 2015 confirmed he was actually Jack Rosenthal.
Jill disappeared around the same period in 1965 in Atlantic City. Her disappearance was not reported to authorities at the time, and it only came to light decades later after her brother’s identity was confirmed through DNA and genetic genealogy.
Both biological parents, Gilbert and Marie Rosenthal, are deceased. No one knows what specifically happened to Jill; whether she was abandoned elsewhere, placed with someone, or met another fate. Her case remains unsolved and active, with her brother continuing to search for her.
The image provided is a composite created by forensic artists with NCMEC who used facial data from her family members and twin brother.
Multiple Victims?
Yes
Additional details
Related Persons
Description
In July 1965, around July 2, Jack, then 21 months old, was found abandoned alone in a stroller outside a department store, McCrory’s Variety Store on Broad Street, in Newark, New Jersey. He had no identification with him. At the time, he was mistakenly identified as another missing child, Paul Fronczak, and was raised under that name until DNA testing in 2015 confirmed he was actually Jack Rosenthal.



Places of Interest
Disappearance
Street Address
McCrorys Variety Store, 697-703 Broad Street
City
Newark
State or Province
New Jersey
Country
United States of America
Postal Code (Zip Code)
07102
Latitude & Longitude
40.7382085,-74.1737609
General Location
Town or City
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Resources
Articles & Other Written Works
- NCMEC. 2022. “Finding the Missing Piece: Brother Searches for Twin Sister.” Published September 9.
- The Fronczak Files. “Jill Rosenthal – Missing Since 1965.”
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Contact Information — United States of America
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Email Address 📧
IDD Prefix
011
Country Code
+1
Additional Contacts
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) — Website
- Crime Stoppers USA — Locate a Program
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) — Website
- National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) — Website
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