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Girl Found Dead in Ticonderoga After Lake George Amber Alert, Father’s Timeline Questioned

Investigators canceled the Amber Alert over discrepancies in her father’s account, transferring the case to New York State Police for a homicide inquiry.

Melina Frattolin was found dead in Ticonderoga and an Amber Alert was canceled
NYPD hybrid patrol car parked alongside a street lined with scaffolding near a Starbucks, New York City, New York, October 20, 2024.
Melina Frattolin was been found dead in Ticonderoga, New York, on Sunday.

Overview

  • Search teams located nine-year-old Melina Galanis Frattolin’s body in a wooded area of Ticonderoga on July 20, prompting authorities to cancel the Amber Alert.
  • Law enforcement uncovered inconsistencies in the timeline and details provided by her father, Luciano Frattolin, shifting the focus from abduction to a suspected homicide.
  • The Warren County Sheriff’s Office handed the investigation to New York State Police due to jurisdictional considerations and the evolving nature of the case.
  • Officials stated there is no indication of an abduction or ongoing risk to the public and no suspect has been publicly identified.
  • The case underscores challenges in rapid child-recovery protocols and the need for thorough verification of initial reports in Amber Alert activations.