Frattolin’s Story Crumbles Under Crossfire | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Day five of the Luciano Frattolin murder trial took a dramatic turn as prosecutors zeroed in on his shifting story, using video testimony and graphic evidence to chip away at his credibility. Investigators revealed Frattolin’s account changed repeatedly—claiming he and Melina turned back from a swim spot due to houses (which don’t exist near the crime scene), and later forgetting whether Melina changed clothes after the outing. The jury saw disturbing photos of Melina’s body, while the defense braces for impact. With seven witnesses already on the stand and more expected today, the trial…