
About this episode
For decades, investigators searched for answers to solve The Boy in the Box cold case. In this gripping conclusion, we unpack the moments that finally led to a breakthrough, from a chilling tip to the DNA match that identified Joseph Augustus Zarelli. But while his identity is no longer a mystery, the case still remains unsolved and his killer is still at large.
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