Father Convicted in Daughter’s Murder | Cleveland News

A jury convicted Luciano Frattolin of second-degree murder and hiding a corpse in the tragic death of his nine-year-old daughter, Melina. The verdict, delivered in Upstate New York, came after a gripping trial where Frattolin showed no emotion. Melina’s grandparents and aunts found solace in the outcome, while her mother stayed away to avoid confronting her ex-husband. Frattolin’s initial claim of an abduction—triggering an Amber Alert—was debunked when investigators uncovered inconsistencies, leading them to Melina’s remains hidden in a Ticonderoga pond. Digital evidence, including GPS and cell data, was pivotal in the case. Melina, who lived in Montreal with her mother, was last seen by her father in July. Frattolin now faces a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for October fourteenth. 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/f31e4b7f58f71bf5