Luciano Frattolin, a Montreal man accused of murdering his nine-year-old daughter Melina, is facing a trial in New York State.The case, which resumed on July 24, 2026, involves charges of second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse.Frattolin, who has pleaded not guilty, was arrested in July 2025 and has been held without bail.The trial includes testimony from local law enforcement who responded to his initial 911 call, in which he claimed his daughter had been kidnapped.Evidence from Frattolin’s phone contradicted his story, leading to the discovery of Melina’s body in a marsh in Ticonderoga, New York.The girl’s mother is also set to testify.The prosecution argues that Frattolin’s actions were premeditated, while his defense claims the circumstances were misrepresented.The trial highlights the complexities of legal proceedings involving familial crimes and the role of digital evidence in criminal investigations.The case has drawn public attention due to its emotional weight and the cross-jurisdictional aspects of the trial.