Identified! PA - Philadelphia, 'Boy in the Box', WhtMale 4-6, 4UMPA, Feb'57 #2 - Joseph Augustus Zarelli

[Nell91]

I've left work early as I know I'll be of no use to anyone when I'm a dribbling ball of tears and snot, sorry TMI.
Big group hand hold.

 

[worldwatcher]

"CBS3 Investigations was first to break last week that police had finally identified the boy. At that time, department sources said the possibility of arrests still existed."
WOW

Live: "The Boy in the Box" to be identified by Philadelphia police

 

[TootsieFootsie]

A bit less than an hour to go.

Will be 3am here in my New South Wales, Australia state.

 

[Nell91]

How bittersweet is it that this boy more than likely felt he didn't have a friend in the world and now there are so many people all around the globe staying awake to see him receive his name back. You have friends little guy

 

[fred&edna]

Not much longer now! I think we will be left with more questions after the announcement but the most valuable answer will finally be known... his name.

 

[RaspberryMama]

I wish our little guy could know how loved he is by all these strangers. Not long now, Sweetie, and we'll be able to call you by your own name. You deserve to be known and I pray justice can be found for you.

 

[Springrain]

It hasn't started but I'm still tearing up already. I'm so excited to learn his name.

 

[Ontario Mom]

I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be amazing if they decided to wait until today, specifically today because today IS his birthday?

I know, silly thought but that would be pretty awesome.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

I'm so excited, it's incredible that after 65 years this boy will finally have his name back. I can't wait to put a name to the face and learn about who he was during his all-too-short life.

 

[worldwatcher]

Boy in the Box | It's been 6 decades since the story of the Boy in the Box first aired in 1957. Video Credit NBC News. If there was ever a story that needed closure its... | By Old Images of Philadelphia | Facebook

It is said, they even have his birth certificate...
And he was DNA matched by a relative in Delaware County...

 

[fred&edna]

I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be amazing if they decided to wait until today, specifically today because today IS his birthday?

I know, silly thought but that would be pretty awesome.

It's not impossible.

Either way... it's sorta/kinda like his re-birth day and he is loved by many.

 

[fred&edna]

It occured to me this morning that in some ways, it sort of feels like today, December 8, 2022 is our little guy's "birthday".

We get to really "meet" him for the first time, once we hear his name and maybe find out a little more about where his story started.

No longer the nameless little boy in the box.

I just noticed you had the "birthday" thought, earlier. (Sorry, I've missed some of the posts here)

 

[Linda7NJ]

You can watch the full news conferences live at 11 a.m. on 6abc.com, the 6abc app, and wherever you stream 6abc.

 

[fred&edna]

ID

CBS News Philadelphia

Watch our local, live news stream free 24/7.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

From Chile I am looking forward to knowing the name of this little boy and to know his story.

 

[Ontario Mom]

You can watch the full news conferences live at 11 a.m. on 6abc.com, the 6abc app, and wherever you stream 6abc.

Philadelphia police identify child known as the 'Boy in the Box' as Joseph Augustus Zarelli

"This announcement only closes one chapter in this little boy's story while opening up a new one. This is still an active homicide investigation and we still need the public's help in filling in this child's life story," Outlaw said.

6abc.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

Philadelphia police identify child known as the 'Boy in the Box' as Joseph Augustus Zarelli

"This announcement only closes one chapter in this little boy's story while opening up a new one. This is still an active homicide investigation and we still need the public's help in filling in this child's life story," Outlaw said.

6abc.com

Woops, I meant to post this LIVE link (watching live already, just local news)

WPVI News Live Streaming Video

Watch live streaming video on 6abc.com and stay up-to-date with the latest WPVI news broadcasts as well as live breaking news whenever it happens.

6abc.com

 

[philippa26]

waiting and watching from the UK

 

[formerlyme]

prayers for the family who may never have known he was missing but who provided dna to confirm this little one.

 

[scandinavian girl]

I am so excited, found a live on youtube in case of "not in my country"

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