The caller was identified as 45-year-old Luciano Frattolin from Canada. The possible abducted child was his daughter, Melina Frattolin. An immediate search was called after the call was received.

As the investigation began, law enforcement immediately began to note inconsistencies in the account her father gave. The timeline he provided did not match up with the evidence the officials had collected. Authorities later went on to claim that no abduction had actually taken place.

The search efforts expanded with multiple agencies participating, including the Essex Country Sheriff’s Office, Ticonderoga Police Department, and several New York State law enforcement units. K9 and aviation teams were also utilized in the search.

Unfortunately, Melina was not found alive. Her body was eventually discovered near Ticonderoga, New York. The case lies in the jurisdiction of the New York State Police. Offcials have announced that there is not