Melina Galanis Frattolin / Luciano Frattolin
Essex County, New York
Case overview
This Essex County case concerns the killing of Melina Galanis Frattolin and the prosecution and sentencing of her father, Luciano Frattolin.
Documented and reported timeline
- July 2025: Melina Galanis Frattolin died after a reported abduction account.
- August 2026: A jury convicted Luciano Frattolin of murder and concealment.
- October 14: He received 25 years to life plus a consecutive one-to-three-year term, reporting says.
Evidence and its limits
The written judgment and appellate docket are needed to document the exact sentence and any review. Trial exhibits must support any reconstruction of movements, digital evidence or false reporting; sentencing comments alone cannot supply missing forensic detail.
Court, counsel and current posture
Last reported posture: Sentenced October 14: 25 years to life plus consecutive one-to-three-year concealment term
Court information below reflects the dated sources available for review. Filed documents and signed orders must control the final account. Allegations against a living accused person remain allegations unless admitted or proved in court.
Questions the records must answer
Has an appeal been decided?
No appellate disposition is verified. Reporting describes defense appeal activity; the notice, issues and schedule need direct confirmation.
Further investigation: What do the original records establish, what remains disputed, and what is the next verified procedural step?
Source file
These links identify the available reporting and official material. A report describing a document is not the same as having the complete document.
Records and unanswered questions
Signed judgment; verdict sheets; notice of appeal and appellate docket; trial exhibits, location evidence and transcripts; post-trial orders.