NY - Melina Frattolin, 9 - fake report of her being abducted - Lake George, 19 Jul 2025 *father arrest*

[Onlyguessing23]

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Judge weighs evidence in case of dad accused of killing daughter, 9, during NY trip

A court hearing is scheduled Wednesday morning for Luciano Frattolin, the man accused in the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin.

cbs6albany.com

 

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Day two of Frattolin pretrial hearings concludes, bringing many new details

Today was the second day of the pretrial hearings in the case against Luciano Frattolin, the father who was charged with the murder of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, this past July.

www.news10.com

 

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Day two of Frattolin pretrial hearings concludes, bringing many new details

Today was the second day of the pretrial hearings in the case against Luciano Frattolin, the father who was charged with the murder of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, this past July.

www.news10.com

Thank You @Onlyguessing23. Officers reported he didn't cry even when Melina's body was found. (but says she was the best thing that ever happened to him?) I haven't even gone over all the new info, but the bolded part makes me think maybe he did want to hurt Melina's mother. What did he mean by saying that? It's a very strong statement.​

"In this paperwork, Luciano was also required to participate in questions about behavioral health, where he disclosed that the best thing that ever happened to him was Melina, and the worst thing that ever happened to him was meeting Melina’s mother. Investigators then reminded him that he had also lost his dad to cancer. In this process, investigators... "

1:11 on video they mention sexual assault accusations by interrogators was later unfounded.​

 

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Case Information Court Essex County Court (M-B)
Case #IND-70234-25/001
Defendant Frattolin, Luciano

Next Appearance​

• Date:February 25, 2026
• Time:09:30 AM
• Court:Essex County Court (M-B)
• Essex County Court
• Judge:Coffinger, Tatiana N.
• Part:TNC

I believe this undated report applies to the 2/25/26 hearing:

In court, officials went over case evidence, including body camera footage from police. Prosecutors called Warren County Sheriff’s Office patrol officer Trevor C. Hopeck to the stand during the hearing, who worked the night of July 19 into July 20.

Hopeck said he responded to the alleged kidnapping that night. From body camera footage the moment authorties got to Frattolin to arriving at the station, and survelliance footage from inside the questioning room, Hopeck reported that Frattolin’s demeanor was “out of the ordinary for someone who said their child was kidnapped.”

During questioning, survellance footage showed Frattolin mentioning he wouldn’t be surprised if Melina’s mother was involved, as a custody battle was ongoing. Frattolin pleaded not guilty to the charges in late July.

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News10 - Pretrial begins in Frattolin murder case

 

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Case Details - Appearances​

Case Information Court Essex County Court (M-B)
Case #IND-70234-25/001
Defendant Frattolin, Luciano

02/25/2026 09:30 AM	Coffinger, Tatiana N. TNC	Hearing	Adjournment	Burke, Kimberly A.	Adjourned
02/26/2026 09:30 AM	Coffinger, Tatiana N. TNC	Hearing	Adjournment	Burke, Kimberly A.	Adjourned
02/27/2026 02:00 PM	Coffinger, Tatiana N. TNC	Hearing	Adjournment	Burke, Kimberly A.
04/20/2026 09:00 AM	Coffinger, Tatiana N. TNC	Jury Trial	Trial

 

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Thank You @Onlyguessing23. Officers reported he didn't cry even when Melina's body was found. (but says she was the best thing that ever happened to him?) I haven't even gone over all the new info, but the bolded part makes me think maybe he did want to hurt Melina's mother. What did he mean by saying that? It's a very strong statement.​

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"In this paperwork, Luciano was also required to participate in questions about behavioral health, where he disclosed that the best thing that ever happened to him was Melina, and the worst thing that ever happened to him was meeting Melina’s mother. Investigators then reminded him that he had also lost his dad to cancer. In this process, investigators... "

1:11 on video they mention sexual assault accusations by interrogators was later unfounded.​

The bolded part jumped out at me, as did this, from Day one of pretrial: "Frattolin told investigators that he believed Melina’s mom could be responsible for her death, and that when they got back to Canada he intended to press charges. He also said he believed her mom would have lost custody."

I agree, he wanted to hurt Melina's mother and had no idea how horrible these statements made him look imo.