New York State Police said the father of a 9-year-old girl who was initially the subject of an Amber Alert and was later found dead has been charged with her murder.

Melina Frattolin, 9, was found dead after her father claimed she had been kidnapped. New York State Police say the girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, was never abducted.

Luciano Frattolin is in custody after his daughter, Melina Galanis Frattolin, was found dead in NY after being reported missing over the weekend.

The Fratollin case has some wondering what can be done to prevent fake Amber Alerts being issued. An investigation into the death of nine-year-old Melina Frattolin continues. Her father, Luciano Frattolin,

Luciano Frattolin is accused of murdering his daughter, Melina, while on vacation and leaving her body in a wooded area

An investigation into the death of nine-year-old Melina Frattolin continues. Her father, Luciano Frattolin, has been charged with second degree murder and concealment

The search for Melina Frattolin ended in tragedy Sunday after state police found her body in Ticonderoga, New York.