Authorities are investigating an apparent suicide involving Chianti Means, 33, and her two children, Roman Rossman, 9, and 4-month-old Mecca Means, who are believed to have fallen from Luna Island on Monday night.
As of Wednesday, New York State Police have yet to recover their bodies, though efforts are ongoing and expected to continue on Thursday.
Means, also known by her online alias Diamond Scott, was a Niagara Falls resident and worked as a domestic violence counselor.
According to her social media posts, she had been publicly sharing her emotional struggles, including feelings of loneliness and regret over her recent breakup.
Means posted multiple messages seeking support and expressing a desire to reunite with her daughter’s father, reflecting on her hopes to mend her family and her wish for emotional peace.
Authorities have noted that evidence suggests the fall was intentional, though they continue to investigate.
Friends and loved ones have expressed their grief and condolences on social media, with many remembering her for her compassion and the challenging journey she faced in recent months.
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support, as communities come together to remember Chianti and her children.
