This episode was released one week before Joseph Augustus Zarelli (1953-1957) was identified on 12/08/22 as "The boy in the Box." Thank you, Philadelphia, for never giving up on this precious child.

In February 1957, a young boy was discovered inside an abandoned box in the woods near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many clues were left behind, including a blue corduroy hat, a handkerchief, and information on the box itself. Police followed every possible lead, but 65 years later, they are no closer to finding John Doe's identity. Investigators, the local funeral home, plus the Vidocq Society gave the boy a proper funeral, where toys and fresh flowers are left to this day, If you have any information on this case, you should contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Division at  ...