Season 3: Episode 9- The Ancient Ram Inn and The Boy in the Box Murder

This week, we head across the pond to explore the Ancient Ram Inn—one of England’s most notoriously haunted homes, packed with paranormal lore and creepy legends. Then, we dive into one of America’s most heartbreaking cold cases: The mystery of the Boy in the Box. Ghosts, tragedy, and a few laughs in between—just another day on Humor, Haunts, and Homicide.

Show Sources-

The Ancient Ram Inn

• ​A detailed narrative on the inn’s haunted reputation
• ​An overview of the inn’s dark past, featuring insights from the “Ghost Adventures” investigation
• ​Travel Channel's Website
• ​Amy's Crypt: Ghosts of the Ancient Ram Inn
• ​Ghost Adventures Season 2: Episode 8
• ​Paranormal Lockdown UK Season 1: Episode 1

The Boy in the Box Murder-

• ​The Philadelphia Inquirer archives are available through NewsBank.
• ​(Book) The Boy in the Box: America’s Unknown Child by David Stout
• ​Overview: Forensic genetic genealogy played a crucial role in identifying the “Boy in the Box” as Joseph Augustus Zarelli.
• ​Forensic Genealogy Reports

1. ​Key Developments: In April 2019, the boy’s body was exhumed to obtain better DNA samples.
2. ​Advanced DNA technology and genealogical databases were utilized to trace his identity.

• ​Sources:

◦CBS News Report

◦Forensic Magazine Article

◦NJAFS Abstract

◦The Guardian Report