Tragedy in the Adirondacks: Canadian Girl's Death Ruled a Homicide
A 9-year-old Canadian girl, Melina Frattolin, was found drowned in New York State after her father reported her missing. Her father, Luciano Frattolin, is accused of murder and concealment. Authorities dismissed his abduction claims, leading to the discovery of inconsistencies. The incident remains under investigation.
A young girl's vacation in New York State met a tragic end as preliminary autopsy results confirmed her death by drowning, classified as homicide. Nine-year-old Melina Frattolin from Canada was discovered in a pond after her father reported her missing near Lake George.
Her father, Luciano Frattolin, faces charges of murder and concealment, pleading not guilty. Initial claims of a kidnapping were debunked by investigators who found no evidence of abduction, uncovering inconsistencies in his story. The girl's body was found under a log by state forest rangers in Ticonderoga.
Authorities say the duo had been vacationing in the U.S. since July. While the investigation continues, Melina's death has shocked both local residents and her home community in Montreal, where she lived with her estranged mother since 2019.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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