The Tragic 1957 Murder Of The Boy In The Box Explained

In May 2002, a woman, who has been identified only as "Martha," came forward to report the "Boy in the Box," was killed and dumped in the woods by her mother. With the assistance of her psychiatrist, "Martha" told authorities a little boy, who was named Jonathan, came to live with her and her mother

In May 2002, a woman, who has been identified only as "Martha," came forward to report the "Boy in the Box," was killed and dumped in the woods by her mother. With the assistance of her psychiatrist, "Martha" told authorities a little boy, who was named Jonathan, came to live with her and her mother when she was 11 years old.

As reported by Court TV, "Martha" said her mother picked the boy up from another home, and seemingly exchanged him for a sealed envelope. According to "Martha," the boy was kept in the basement –- where he was forced to use the floor drain for a toilet and sleep in a makeshift bed in an old coal bin. "Martha" said she and the boy were sexually abused by her mother. In her opinion, her mother purchased the boy for the express purpose of abusing him.

According to "Martha," her mother ultimately beat the boy to death after he vomited in the bathtub. She then dumped his body in the woods. Although "Martha" had a history of mental health issues, her doctor confirmed she first told the story about the boy in 1989. However, she was not ready to discuss the incident with the authorities. As of this time, authorities have not verified the details of "Martha's" story and the "Boy in the Box" case remains one of America's oldest cold cases.

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