A New York mother, Chianti Means, tragically jumped off Niagara Falls with her two children after sharing heartbreaking posts about her struggles with separation from their father. Authorities confirmed the incident was intentional, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support for parents in crisis.
Chianti Means, a 33-year-old mother from New York, tragically jumped off Niagara Falls with her two young children on October 28, 2024, after posting a series of emotionally charged messages on social media. In her final Facebook posts, under the name Diamond Scott, Means expressed feelings of despair and isolation stemming from her recent separation from the father of her children, Roman Rossman, 9, and 5-month-old Mecca Means.
In the weeks leading up to the incident, Means conveyed her heartbreak and longing for love, stating, “I wish someone would love me because the man that’s supposed to does not.” She shared her struggles with anger and sadness, as well as her deep desire to reconcile with her children's father. On October 1, she wrote about wanting her family back, highlighting her emotional turmoil.
Authorities confirmed that the incident was intentional, as Means stepped over the guardrail at the Luna Island overlook. As search teams scoured the area for the family’s bodies, the public reacted with shock and sorrow over the tragedy. Many took to social media to express their feelings about Means' heartbreaking decision, questioning the impact of mental health struggles on family dynamics.
