Father in custody after 9-year-old found dead in NY

(NewsNation) — The begetter of a 9-year-old girl recovered dormant successful upstate New York a time aft she was reported missing is present successful constabulary custody.

According to NewsNation affiliate WTEN, Luciano Frattolin, 45, is presently being held astatine the Essex County Jail. On Saturday, authorities said Frattolin called 911 astir 9:40 p.m. to study his daughter, Melina, arsenic missing with a imaginable abduction.

The Amber Alert said she was past seen successful a achromatic van heading southbound connected I-87. Police said arsenic they continued to investigate, they recovered inconsistencies successful Frattolin's relationship of events and the timeline helium provided.

Melina was recovered dormant successful Ticonderoga, New York, connected Sunday.

Police person not confirmed wherefore Frattolin is being held oregon if charges person been filed. He is expected to look successful tribunal Monday morning.