Father Charged in Daughter's Murder | Albany News

A father in Elizabethtown, New York, is charged with murdering his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, after she went missing in July 2025. An Amber Alert was issued, but her body was found later that day in a remote pond near Eagle Lake. Authorities allege he killed her after she last spoke with her mother, then hid her body. He now faces second-degree murder and concealment charges, with digital evidence expected to play a key role in his upcoming trial. The case underscores the heartbreak when trust shatters and a child’s life is lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df520f601a55a224