97: “The Boy in the Box” - The Murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli

A bassinet box, a tattered blanket, and a 65 year investigation. In February of 1957 the body of a young boy was found discarded in a rural area of Fox Chase, Pennsylvania. His identity was unknown. The case became known as the boy in the box case and the boy was only known as America’s Unknown Child. After an investigation that spanned six decades, Joseph Augustus Zarelli’s identity is finally known. If you have any information about the murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli please contact Detective Robert Hesser at 215-686-3334. You can also call or text the tipline at 215-686-TIPS [8744]. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. America’s Unknown Child: http://americasunknownchild.net/ Military Murder Podcast: https://militarymurderpodcast.com/ Least of These on Facebook: https://facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Get your episodes ad free at: https:// www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices