A Canadian man is detained following the discovery of his 9-year-old daughter’s body in a wooded area of upstate New York. Authorities reported that “inconsistencies” in his explanation regarding her disappearance initiated an investigation, as stated by the New York State Police (NYSP).
Luciano Frattolin, 45, was arrested early Monday and booked into Essex County Jail at approximately 2:04 a.m.
He is being held pending arraignment in Ticonderoga Town Court, NYSP said.
His daughter, Melina Galanis Frattolin, was reported missing Saturday night while the pair were visiting Lake George, New York, from Canada.
The investigation into her death remains ongoing, and no charges have yet been formally announced against Frattolin.
People are seen parasailing on Lake George on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Lake George, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)
The NYSP’s release indicated that the Essex County District Attorney’s Office is participating in the case, with further updates to come based on the autopsy results and continued investigation.
A press conference was scheduled for 10 a.m. ET Monday in Latham, New York, where New York State Police were expected to provide more details.
