
Show Notes
Children sold. Memories buried. Identities erased. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey uncover the disturbing truth behind Dr. Katherine Cole, a physician who operated an illegal baby adoption ring from the 1930s through the 1960s. Countless children were trafficked through her network, many of whom would later come to be known as “Cole Babies.” They are joined by Bob Lightner, a man directly impacted by Cole’s operation, who shares his personal adoption story and the lifelong consequences of having his identity taken from him at birth. How many children were involved? How did Dr. Cole evade oversight for decades? And how can surviving Cole Babies, and their descendants, begin the process of reclaiming their genetic truth? Join Jack and Tracey as they: • Uncover the history and inner workings of Dr. Katherine Cole’s illegal adoption ring • Speak with Bob Lightner about his own adoption and search for identity • Explain the steps other “Cole Babies” can take to pursue answers and genetic truth
This is a powerful episode about lost identities, systemic failures, and the long road toward truth.
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