Overview
- Nine-year-old Melina Frattolin was reported missing Saturday night near Lake George and found dead Sunday in Ticonderoga, about 50 kilometers away
- Luciano Frattolin initially suggested a kidnapping when he alerted Warren County deputies at 9:58 p.m., but no evidence has supported that theory
- Investigators identified inconsistencies in the father’s timeline and transferred the case to New York State Police for its homicide inquiry
- Authorities have not released any details on how Melina died or filed charges and have called a press briefing to update on the investigation
- Search efforts involved canine teams and aviation units, and the case has attracted attention in Canadian and Italian communities due to the family’s background