Canadian Father Accused of Murdering 9-Year-Old Daughter in New York

Alleged Murder of Molina Frattolin

• 💔 Investigators in upstate New York are probing the death of nine-year-old Molina Frattolin, with her father, Luciano Frattolin, arrested and accused of her murder.
• 📅 The incident occurred while the father and daughter were vacationing in upstate New York, shortly before they were scheduled to return to Canada.

Suspicious Circumstances and Investigation

• 📞 Police were alerted to a potential issue when Luciano Frattolin called the sheriff's department claiming his daughter was missing and possibly abducted.
• ❓ Investigators found the father's story suspicious, especially after Molina had reportedly spoken to her mother on the same evening, sounding fine.
• 🚗 Frattolin's initial report claimed his daughter was kidnapped by someone in a white van, prompting an Amber Alert.

Discovery of the Body

• 🏞️ On Sunday, the day after the initial report, Molina's body was discovered hidden under a log in a shallow pond.
• 🤥 Authorities now believe the missing person's report was fabricated and that the father is responsible for his daughter's death.