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Nice to put a name with a face after 65 years! Joseph Augustus Zarelli. . AJZ was known to us as America's Unknown Child or The Boy in the Box after having been found murdered near Susquehanna Road in Pennsylvania on February 25, 1957. (Swipe to see pics.) Genetic genealogy was used to give the name to the face of this mistreated young child. . Can't wait to see how this story continues to unfold! @Ancestry and @newspaperscom have been my go-to's this morning, researching the Zarelli family history and crime from that general area. While law enforcement has not named names of surviving family members, ancestry has shown me who they are. . Can you imagine finding out this infamous murder victim was a family member? . What story did Joseph's parents and family tell everyone as to where he disappeared to? Why was he never reported missing? . Law enforcement back in the day determined the bassinet box the little boy was found in had no bearing on the case at all. Will that still be the same today? LE knows the buyer who made the purchase in the store where it was bought from. . Joseph was found nude and wrapped in a flannel blanket. Will any of the surviving Zarelli family members recognize this flannel blanket as something used in their family back in the day? . A man's cap was found near the box in 1957. Police were able to find a witness who remembered the man with that particular cap, however, he was never found. Did the man with the cap have anything to do with the murder? Will any of the surviving Zarelli family members remember anyone in their family wearing this cap? . I can't wait to hear the explanation of how this young child beaten and malnourished, had all these scars and surgical marks on his body and no one seemed to know who he was. . What happened to Joseph Augustus Zarelli? . #josephaugustuszarelli #josephaugustus #zarelli #americasunknownchild #theboyinthebox #boyinthebox #boyinthebox1957 #solvedunidentifiedperson #unsolvedmurder #murdervictims #philadelphiapolice #vidocqsociety #childabuse #abusevictim (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7AoyxP-GS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Who was Joseph Augustus Zarelli ( Victim finally ID'd in Philadelphia's oldest unsolved homicide case ) Wiki, Bio, Age, Crime, Incident details, Investigations and More Facts

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A child killed more than 60 years ago has finally been identified through police work and DNA testing, the Philadelphia Police Department said.

The case known as "The Boy in the Box" is Philadelphia's oldest unsolved murder. On February 25, 1957, a naked, emaciated boy between the ages of 4 and 6 was found dead in a box in a wooded area of northeast Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith said he was severely beaten. No one ever showed up to request it, said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.

Victim Identity

The boy has now been identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, born January 13, 1953, Smith said. Genealogists used the boy's DNA to look for possible ancestry and eventually determined the identity of his birth parents, Smith said, adding that investigators learned that a Social Security number was never released for Joseph. It's unclear who was responsible for Joseph's death, Smith said. "We have our suspicions as to who might be responsible, but it would be irresponsible of me to share those suspicions," Smith said, citing the ongoing investigation. Smith also did not disclose the names of Joseph's parents. Both parents are dead, she said. “The boy in the box” is Joseph Augustus Zarelli… only 4 years old. Absolutely heart breaking thinking of what this poor kid went though. Philadelphia police reveal identity of child found dead inside a box 65 years ago. https://t.co/tHZS4QTh4P — Kendall Rae (@KendallRaeOnYT) December 8, 2022 “Joseph has a number of siblings, both on the maternal and paternal sides, who are alive. And out of respect for them, their parents' information will be kept confidential," she explained. His family is believed to be from West Philadelphia, Smith said. Smith said he hoped the press conference would provoke an "avalanche of advice" from the public. "There could be a diamond in the rough in this avalanche," he said. "I hope there is someone... who remembers this child." "I want to thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to restore the voice of Joseph Augustus Zarelli since 1957," Outlaw tweeted. "However, the search for justice continues. If you have any information regarding his murder, call 215-686-TIPS (8477). As with all murders, there is an ongoing $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of a suspect.We will NEVER stop seeking justice for the victims. Read the full article