A heartbreaking incident occurred at Niagara Falls, claiming the lives of Chianti Means, 33, and her two young children, Roman Rossman, 9, and Mecca Means, 5 months old. The family’s outing to Luna Island turned tragic when they fell over the safety rail.
The New York State Police investigation revealed the incident was intentional. Chianti allegedly threw her children over before jumping after them. Authorities conducted extensive search and rescue efforts.
Chianti’s cousin, Bierra Hamilton, disclosed the mother had been struggling with postpartum depression. She emphasized that speculation surrounding Chianti’s death was unfounded, stating, “Postpartum depression is very real and needs a cure.”
Chianti’s social media posts hinted at her struggles with mental health. A month before her death, she expressed longing for love and connection. Her family described her as full of life and wisdom.
Roman’s father, John Wayne Rossman, established a GoFundMe page to cover burial costs and create a memorial on Luna Island. The goal is to raise $20,000 for funeral arrangements and a memorial service on Roman’s would-be tenth birthday.
John expressed gratitude for prayers and kind words during this difficult time. The family’s tragedy highlights the importance of addressing mental health concerns.
Resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) and Crisis Text Line (text “help” to 741-741).
