The Boy in the Box became a symbol of sorrow and loss, a case that haunted investigators and the public alike. Over the years, theories ranged from plausible to bizarre, involving everything from human trafficking to claims that the boy was a kidnapped child from another country. But without a name or significant leads, the case grew cold, shrouded in speculation and frustration. It wasn’t until 2022, through the revolutionary technology of genetic genealogy, that investigators were finally able to put a name to the boy—Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

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