The Boy in the Box: America’s Unknown Child

In today's episode, we’re looking back at the tragic story of a 4-year-old boy — previously known as the "Boy in the Box" or "America's Unknown Child" — whose body was found in Philadelphia in 1957. His identity remained unknown for 65 years, until police detectives finally identified him through the use of DNA and genealogical databases. Despite multiple leads and several theories, the boy's killer still remains a mystery.