Missing Canadian girl found dead in New York state, U.S. officers say
A news release from New York State Police says officers from the Warren County Sheriff's office received a call from a man reporting his nine-year-old daughter missing from the area of Exit 22 of I-87 in Lake George, possibly due to an abduction, on Saturday just before 10 p.m.
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In first for Canada, woman convicted for ‘family support' role in ISIS
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Toronto Sun
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Timeline of events in the death of Melina Frattolin
The nine-year-old's body was discovered after her father, who has since been charged with second-degree murder, claimed she was kidnapped. Published Jul 21, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 2 minute read Nine-year-old Melina Frattolin of Montreal was found dead in New York state on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Her father, Luciano Frattolin, has since been charged with second-degree murder and concealing a body. Montreal businessman Luciano Frattolin has been charged with the murder of his nine-year-old daughter, Melina, after he claimed that she was kidnapped while on vacation in New York state. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Here is a timeline of the events leading up to his arrest. Friday, July 11, 2025 According to New York State Police investigators, Luciano Frattolin and his nine-year-old daughter Melina, both residents of Montreal, legally entered the United States for the purpose of a vacation. They were expected to return to Canada on Saturday, July 19, at which point Melina would be returned to the custody of her mother in Montreal. Police said the mother and Frattolin had been estranged since 2019. Saturday, July 19, 2025 5:30 p.m.: Frattolin and his daughter are seen on video surveillance cameras in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 6:30 p.m.: Authorities say Melina called her mother to say they were returning to Canada. 10 p.m.: The Warren County 911 call centre receives a call from Frattolin reporting his daughter as missing and claiming the disappearance may have involved an abduction at Exit 22 of the I-87 Highway. Frattolin said he had pulled over to urinate in a wooded area and when he returned his daughter was gone. An investigation is immediately launched and an Amber alert issued. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Amber alert said the girl was last seen at about 9:40 p.m. Saturday in a white van and includes her physical description. Sunday, July 20, 2025 The Warren County Sheriff's Office initially led the investigation, with law enforcement reporting inconsistencies in the father's account of events and the timeline he provided. Police would say later that while Frattolin initially claimed he saw a white van heading south after his daughter disappeared, he later said he saw two men forcing her into a van. On Sunday morning, the Essex County Sheriff's Office, Ticonderoga Police Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Forest Rangers, and New York State Police K9 and Aviation units, undertake a search in the town of Ticonderoga 'in an area Mr. Frattolin was suspected of having visited.' At about 10:50 a.m., searchers found the girl's body in shallow pond. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed Monday. The case is handed over the New York State Police. It was established there was no indication that an abduction occurred. By the end of the day Frattolin is taken into custody pending a court appearance Monday morning. Monday, July 21, 2025 Frattolin is charged with second degree murder as well as concealing a body in connection with his daughter's death. 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OUMAIMA CHOUAY SENTENCED FOLLOWING A GUILTY PLEA
, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, in the Court of Quebec, Oumaima Chouay pleaded guilty to one count of participating in the activities of a terrorist group, namely the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Ms. Chouay is the first person convicted for providing support to a terrorist entity through family support as a spouse. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) and counsel for Ms. Chouay made joint submissions for the sentence. Ms. Chouay was sentenced to a one-day custodial sentence in addition to the 110 days served before pre-trial, and a three-year probation order. In addition to a number of conditions related to her avoiding all direct or indirect contact with people and entities associated to extremism, she will be required to continue her participation in depolarization therapy. In an Agreed Statement of Facts filed with the court, Ms. Chouay admitted to travelling to Syria to join the ranks of ISIS, knowing that her expected role would include marrying an ISIS fighter and raising children under the ISIS doctrine. Ms. Chouay is not suspected of having participated directly in terrorist activities, namely actual combat. In addition to her pre-trial custody, Ms. Chouay has been subject to strict bail conditions since January 2023 and has participated in depolarization therapy. Independent psychiatric and psychological experts in the field of terrorism evaluated Ms. Chouay's progress over the past 30 and a half months and concluded that the risk of recidivism and dangerousness is very low. The Integrated National Security Enforcement Team led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police share the assessment that she does not present a significant risk to Canadian society. Director of Public Prosecution, George Dolhai, stated: "The recommended sentence here takes into consideration the early, ongoing, demonstrated and independently evaluated steps Ms. Chouay has taken to demonstrate remorse, take responsibility, commit to fundamental change and a rejection of extremist ideology. This addresses the ultimate goal of protecting the community". The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is a national organization responsible for prosecuting offences under federal jurisdiction in a manner that is free of any improper influence and that respects the public interest. The PPSC is also responsible for providing prosecution-related advice to law enforcement agencies across Canada. (Version française disponible)
