A forensic expert testified in court on Friday that the location data from the car driven by Luciano Frattolin, accused of second-degree murder, matched the area where investigators discovered the body of Melina Frattolin, a nine-year-old girl from Montreal who was found drowned in rural New York last summer.
Frattolin, 46, is currently on trial for second-degree murder and concealing a human corpse, with claims of innocence since his arrest in July 2025. Despite his assertion that his daughter was abducted by two men in a white van, prosecutors argue that he fabricated the kidnapping story.
The case has stirred emotions on both sides of the border, prompting tributes and vigils for Melina. Investigators utilized phone and car location data to uncover crucial evidence linked to the tragic incident.
The car’s data indicated that it was near the location where Melina’s body was discovered, shortly before her father reported her abduction. While the prosecution presented compelling evidence supporting their case, gaps in the data analysis process have raised questions during the trial.
The ongoing trial is closely watched, as the court delves into the intricate details of the case that has captured public attention across borders.
Keyphrase: Melina Frattolin case
