Crime & Justice

Father Charged With Murder of Daughter in Adirondacks Faces Justice Amid Troubling Inconsistencies

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | July 30, 2025

A father accused of drowning his young daughter and concealing her body in New York faces murder charges after a fabricated abduction story unraveled. This case highlights the critical need for vigilance and accountability to protect innocent children and uphold justice.

In the quiet Adirondack region of New York, a tragic tale unfolded that shakes the very core of our community values and sense of security. Luciano Frattolin, accused of drowning his 9-year-old daughter Melina and hiding her body, has pleaded not guilty despite mounting evidence undermining his claims. Frattolin’s initial report to authorities—that his daughter was abducted by two men near Lake George—triggered an Amber Alert and a desperate search effort. However, investigators soon exposed troubling inconsistencies in his account, revealing this was no crime against an unknown assailant but a devastating act allegedly perpetrated by the child’s own father....

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