Luciano Frattolin, 45, has been charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse after the body of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, was found in a shallow pond in Ticonderoga, New York. The two had traveled from Montreal for a vacation, and Melina was set to return to her mother’s care on Sunday….
Luciano Frattolin, a 45-year-old resident of Montreal, has been charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse following the tragic death of his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin. Authorities discovered Melina’s body in a shallow pond in Ticonderoga, New York, just a day after her father reported her missing. He was arrested and arraigned…
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Dealing with foggy windows or that musty smell in your car? There’s a surprisingly simple fix: a glass of salt. Found in every kitchen, salt doesn’t just season food—it also absorbs moisture from the air, helping to reduce humidity inside your vehicle. Salt is naturally hygroscopic, meaning it pulls moisture from its surroundings. By placing…
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David Castle always believed he knew his neighbors—until one late night revealed a heartbreaking truth. He found his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Madison, sleeping in her old car. Confused, David soon realized she’d been living there for two years, even though she owned the house next door. After losing her husband, she found it too painful…
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