Tag: “Boy in the Box”

An image of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, the victim in the 'boy in the box' unsolved homicide case.

‘Boy in the Box’ ID’d by Police as Joseph Augustus Zarelli

One of the longest unsolved homicides in Philadelphia history took a major step forward Wednesday, Dec. 8, when Philadelphia police identified the child known as…

Artist rendition of "Boy in a Box"

More Than 6 Decades After ‘Boy in the Box’ Was Found Dead, Police Are Ready to Reveal His Name

More than six decades after the “Boy in the Box” was found dead in Philadelphia, police have managed to determine his identity and will reveal…