Father in Custody After 9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Upstate New York

A 9-year-old Canadian girl, Melina Frattolin, was found dead in Ticonderoga, New York, after her father, Luciano Frattolin, reported her missing near Lake George and claimed she had been abducted. The case initially prompted an Amber Alert and a large-scale search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. However, as the investigation progressed, police discovered inconsistencies in the father's account and timeline, leading them to doubt the abduction claim. Authorities have stated there is no indication of an actual abduction and no ongoing threat to the public. Luciano Frattolin is currently in police custody at the Essex County Jail, though as of now, no charges have been announced and the investigation remains active. A press conference is scheduled to provide further updates.