Heather Coburn Missing Person Case

Oct 07, 2015

Jul 31, 2024

Heather

Coburn

53

43

63 inches

100 lbs

105 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Heather Coburn, a 43-year-old woman from Niagara Falls, New York, was last seen on September 19, 2015. On that day, witnesses reported seeing her go over the edge of Niagara Falls at Prospect's Point. The act was described by onlookers as intentional. At the time of her disappearance, Heather was described as being 5'3" tall and weighing between 100 and 105 pounds. She had blond or strawberry blond hair and hazel eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a silver-toned ring on her right hand. Immediately following the witness reports, a search and rescue operation was initiated. However, the swift and powerful waters of the falls made the search effort extremely challenging, and ultimately, she was not located. The dangerous conditions of the water made the likelihood of survival incredibly low. Despite the efforts of the emergency crews who responded to the scene, her body was never recovered. The New York State Park Police and the New York State Police were involved in the investigation. The circumstances of Heather's disappearance have led authorities and her family to conclude the tragic event was the result of a deliberate act. An obituary published by her family announced her sudden passing, stating that she chose to end her life after a long struggle with anorexia and depression. The family expressed their comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Her case remains open, though the details surrounding her disappearance have provided a sorrowful understanding of the event.

Sep 19, 2015

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

17342

New York State Park Police - Niagara

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

570 Whirlpool St., New York

7162781777

State

Law Enforcement

https://parks.ny.gov/park-police/contact-us.aspx

15-38322

2015-09-19

New York State Police - Niagara

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

08/26/2026