Away from the jury’s ears, now-convicted murderer Frattolin said he wanted to testify
Luciano Frattolin, now convicted of murdering his nine-year-old daughter Melina, expressed his desire to testify during the trial when the jury was not present. However, Judge Tatiana Coffinger informed him that he had the right to remain silent and was not obligated to testify. Despite his initial desire, Frattolin ultimately decided against taking the stand, and the defence rested their case after presenting a single witness. The jury reached a guilty verdict on August 10, 2025, based on the available evidence.
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