Police have finally revealed the identity of the mysterious "Boy in the Box" to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli after 65 years. The infamous child also known as 'America's Unknown Child' was abandoned inside a box in 1957 in the Fox Chase neighbourhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Little Joseph was found naked inside a blanketed JCPenney bassinet box and had been visibly beaten as well as showing signs of malnutrition, the Mirror reports. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw finally confirmed the identity of the youngster after six and a half decades and thanked everyone who had worked on the case over the years.
She stated: "Today, after 65 years, America's Unknown Child's name was finally restored. I want to thank all who have worked tirelessly since 1957 to give Joseph Augustus Zarelli his voice back. However, the search for justice continues."
