The Canadian resident was handed this sentence during a hearing on Wednesday and faces a potential life imprisonment term, as confirmed by authorities. Luciano Frattolin was sentenced to 25 years to life for the fatal killing of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin , in July 2025 in upstate New York.
Luciano, who initially filed a missing person report with law enforcement regarding Melina, was placed into custody following the discovery of discrepancies in his statement. During his July 2025 arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges brought against him. Prosecutors contended at trial that Frattolin’s actions were driven by his animosity toward Kali Galanis, Melina’s mother, who obtained full custody of the child following her separation from Frattolin in 2019. A prosecutor confirmed on Wednesday that Frattolin received a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder conviction and an additional 1 to 3 years for the concealment conviction, with both sentences to be served consecutively. Furthermore, Frattolin is required to pay a $5,000 fine, and a protective order has been established for Melina’s mother.
“You live in a world of self made delusion of wealth and image when the greatest accomplishment in your life could’ve been as a great father,” Judge Tatiana Coffinger said on Wednesday, as per NY POST.
