New Details Emerge About Father Accused of Drowning His Daughter and Hiding the Body Under Tree and Rock

A tragic and disturbing case has come to light involving Luciano Frattolin, an Ethiopian-born entrepreneur residing in Montreal, who stands accused of drowning his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, during a family vacation in upstate New York. The gruesome discovery of Melina’s body has shocked the community and raised many questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

According to court documents that were recently unsealed, Luciano allegedly concealed Melina’s body in a shallow pond near Ticonderoga, New York. The indictment details that the child’s body was hidden in a wooded area underwater, covered by a fallen tree with a rock placed on top to further conceal it. This chilling act came after Luciano reportedly drowned Melina and subsequently filed a false report claiming she was kidnapped.

 

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Luciano Frattolin appeared in Essex County Court dressed in a gray suit and light blue shirt to face charges including second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse. During his arraignment, he was handcuffed and shackled but remained calm, responding with brief answers and maintaining a plea of not guilty to all charges.

The court denied his request for bail, with Judge Tatiana Coffinger citing concerns about his multiple citizenships—Ethiopian and Italian—and his strong connections to Canada. The Acting Essex County District Attorney, Michael Langey, expressed worries that no amount of money would guarantee Luciano’s return to face trial. Despite his public defender highlighting Luciano’s lack of a criminal history and his willingness to stay with a friend in New York City, the judge ruled that the severity of the charges and his international ties posed too great a flight risk.

Melina’s body was discovered on July 20, just one day after Luciano allegedly committed the crime and filed the false kidnapping report. The couple had been vacationing in the area when he first claimed that his daughter had gone missing, leading to initial search efforts and media attention.

Preliminary hearings for the case have been scheduled for November 12, with a possible trial date set for January 5, 2026. The case remains under close scrutiny as the community seeks answers and justice for young Melina.

This heartbreaking incident has also sparked conversations about child safety and the importance of thorough investigations when children go missing. The ongoing legal proceedings will hopefully bring clarity and accountability in this tragic case.

Readers are encouraged to follow updates on the trial and to respect the privacy of the families involved during this difficult time.

 

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