Trial of Father Accused of Killing Daughter | Albany News

A chilling case from Elizabethtown, New York, unfolds as Luciano Frattolin stands trial for the murder of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, whose body was discovered in a Ticonderoga marsh under a rock in July 2025. Initially claiming she’d been kidnapped, Frattolin’s story triggered an Amber Alert and massive search — only for the truth to emerge the next day. Prosecutors are wrapping up their case, with testimony from investigators, a forensic pathologist revealing Melina died from drowning by asphyxiation, and her mother recounting her harrowing ordeal. The courtroom is gripped by grief and outrage as this tragic story continues to unfold. 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/3992ebffb942be0f