Mother and Children Die in Niagara Falls Tragedy

Chianti Means, a 33-year-old mother, tragically ended her life and that of her two children by jumping off Niagara Falls on October 28, in what police have labeled an 'intentional' act. Security footage shows that Means sent her 9-year-old son, Roman Rossman, and 5-month-old daughter, Mecca Means, over the railing before she followed. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the motive, with indications pointing to mental health struggles, possibly exacerbated by Means' recent emotional breakup and postpartum depression. Despite extensive search efforts, their bodies have not been recovered due to the powerful currents of the falls. The community has held vigils to mourn the family, and the case has sparked discussions around mental health issues and the need for support. Means was known to be a domestic violence counselor and had expressed personal distress in social media posts prior to the incident.