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Autopsy Confirms Drowning Homicide of 9-Year-Old Melina Frattolin

Police are appealing for video or witness accounts of the gray 2024 Toyota Prius last seen on I-87 exits 28 to 20 on July 19

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Luciano Frattolin, 45, was charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse for allegedly killing his daughter Melina.

Overview

  • New York State Police preliminary findings ruled that nine-year-old Melina Frattolin died by asphyxia due to drowning and classified her death as a homicide.
  • Her father, 45-year-old Luciano Frattolin, was arrested Monday and arraigned on second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse charges, entering a not guilty plea.
  • Investigators confirmed that Frattolin fabricated his initial report of Melina’s abduction, which had triggered an Amber Alert Saturday night.
  • Authorities have released images of a gray 2024 Toyota Prius and urged anyone with dashcam footage or sightings from July 19 to contact State Police.
  • Ticonderoga residents held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night at Percy Thompson Centennial Park to honor Melina’s life and support her grieving community.