Luciano Frattolin, a 45-year-old resident of Montreal, was charged with the murder and concealment of the corpse of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin. Preliminary autopsy results confirmed her cause of death as asphyxia due to drowning, qualifying it as homicide. Initially reported missing in a supposed abduction scenario, inconsistencies in the father's claims prompted a re-evaluation by investigators, ultimately leading to the discovery of her body hidden in a pond. The investigation remains ongoing as final autopsy results are awaited.
The preliminary autopsy results indicated that the cause of death was 'asphyxia due to drowning,' classifying it as a homicide according to state police.
Luciano Frattolin, the father of the victim, was charged with murdering and concealing the corpse of his daughter after inconsistencies were found in his initial account.
Frattolin reported his daughter missing on Saturday night, claiming she was abducted, but investigations revealed there was no evidence of abduction and focused on his actions.
Search efforts led by state forest rangers found the girl's body in a pond, where it is alleged that her father concealed her under a log.
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