Canadian Girl Found Dead in NY: Father Charged with Murder
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2019/09/NYC_aerial-1-1.png?fit=2060%2C847&quality=85&strip=all&w=400&h=44&crop=1" alt="New York City Aerial View">A 45-year-old Canadian man, Luciano Frattolin, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and concealing a corpse in the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin. The girl's body was discovered Sunday near Lake George, NY.
Initially, Frattolin reported his daughter missing, triggering an Amber Alert and a multi-state search. However, inconsistencies in his story led authorities to believe there was no abduction. Police state that Frattolin had no prior criminal or domestic violence history.
The investigation is ongoing.
Details of the Case
- Initial Report: Frattolin reported his daughter missing, claiming a possible abduction.
- Amber Alert Issued: The Amber Alert mobilized a large-scale search effort.
- Inconsistencies: Authorities uncovered inconsistencies in Frattolin's statements.
- Body Found: Melina's body was found near Lake George.
- Charges: Frattolin was charged with second-degree murder and concealing a corpse.
Father's Public Persona
Frattolin presented himself as a loving father on his social media profiles and company website. He described his daughter as "the light of his life."
This tragic case underscores the importance of thorough investigations in missing person cases.
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