Heartbreaking Reason Mom Jumped Off Niagara Falls With Her Two Kids – As Family Shuts Down Vicious Rumor

On October 28, a tragic scene unfolded at Niagara Falls when 33-year-old Chaianti Means took her two young children, Roman and Mecca, over the falls railing, resulting in their deaths.

The heartbreaking murder-suicide shocked the local community and led to swirling rumors — but now, Chaianti’s family is speaking out to clarify the real story and raise awareness.

A heartbreaking incident at Niagara Falls claimed the lives of 33-year-old Chaianti Means and her two young children, at Luna Island.

Authorities responded to a call on October 29, reporting the incident around 9 p.m. and quickly determined that Means had taken her and her children’s lives on purpose.

While the incident was confirmed to be an intentional act, many have speculated what may have driven her to this decision.

Rumors about Chaianti’s recent social media posts, where she spoke openly about her breakup with Mecca’s father, spread quickly, with many assuming her death was tied to the split.

But her cousin, Bierra Hamilton, shut this down emphatically, saying, “Her death wasn’t over a man. My cousin was silently fighting d********n alone.”

Hamilton shared that Chaianti, who also went by Diamond Scott, was dealing with postpartum d********n, a struggle often invisible to those around it.

“Understand this – postpartum [d********n] is very real and needs a cure,” she penned, pushing back against the oversimplified narrative circulating online.

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As people continued to speculate online, Hamilton defended her cousin fiercely on Facebook.

“Diamond Scott did not end her life over no man. Let’s just be clear,” she wrote, adding, “YALL BE LOUD AND WRONG.”

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Hamilton’s tribute to Chaianti painted a picture of a loving mother and family member. “My cousin had a beautiful soul,” she told the New York Post.

“[She was] so full of life and wisdom… She loved her children and her family very much,” she recalled.

Friends and relatives of Chaianti have been sharing memories and condolences online, with one friend, Mitch Molina, saying, “I am literally sick to my stomach and I can’t even deal with the emotions I am feeling.

“Just know her and her children are dearly loved by me and my children,” Molina added.

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In her work as a domestic violence counselor, Chaianti was known for her dedication to helping others. According to her LinkedIn profile, she used her role to support others in her community facing hardship.

According to Trooper James O’Callaghan, it appeared Roman was the first to go over the railing, followed by Mecca, and then Chaianti.

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Authorities clarified that Chaianti did not appear to be chasing after her children. Family and friends held a candlelight vigil to mourn Chaianti, Roman, and Mecca.

Due to the powerful force of Niagara Falls, where over 3,600 tons of water surges over the edge every second, recovering bodies can be nearly impossible.

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Many who go over the falls are either lost to the powerful currents or carried far downstream, with some remains discovered miles away in Lake Ontario.

Last Updated on November 6, 2024 by Sarah Kester