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Prosecution Builds Case in Melina Galanis Murder | Albany News
The Luciano Frattolin murder trial enters its third week as prosecutors build a chilling case: Melina Galanis, 9, vanished after texting her mom she was arriving in Montreal on July 19, 2025 — her body found the next day hidden under a rock and fallen tree. Law enforcement testimony revealed Frattolin’s first words to cops were “She’s gone,” while body cam footage shows him frantically searching for keys before speaking. Defense challenged the delay in issuing an Amber Alert, citing needed initial investigation. Over 13 hours of tense video footage from what police called an interview — but…
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