Police have charged Melina's father Luciano Frattolin with murder in the case. The medical examiner said her death was a homicide and caused by drowning.

Hours after an Amber Alert was issued for Melina Frattolin on July 20, the 9-year-old was found dead in Ticonderoga, N.Y. Police said 'there is no indication that an abduction occurred' after finding 'inconsistencies' in her father's account of events.

Authorities in New York issued an Amber Alert for 9-year-old Melina Frattolin, after they initially believed she was abducted. However, Melina has now been found dead, and there is "no indication" she was abducted,