Away from the jury’s ears, now-convicted murderer Frattolin said he wanted to testify
Melina Frattolin's body was discovered in New York on July 20, 2025, following a drowning incident. Luciano Frattolin, her father, was subsequently found guilty of second-degree murder and hiding a human corpse. Throughout the trial, Frattolin declined to testify on his own behalf. His decision emerged after a discussion with Judge Tatiana Coffinger, who clarified that he had no legal obligation to testify due to his presumed innocence.
The prosecution presented over two dozen witnesses over nearly three weeks, with location data from Frattolin's phone and vehicle playing a crucial role in locating Melina's body and establishing Frattolin's culpability.
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