Chianti Means Missing Person Case

Mar 03, 2025

Mar 04, 2025

Chianti

Means

34

33

64 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 33-year-old Chianti Means and her two young children, nine-year-old Roman Rossman and five-month-old Mecca Means, were last seen in Niagara Falls, New York. On the evening of October 28, 2024, at approximately 9:00 P.M., authorities were called to the area of Goat Island following reports of an incident. Investigations by the New York State Park Police and the New York State Police determined that the mother and her two children had crossed over a safety guardrail on Luna Island, an area situated between the American and Bridal Veil Falls, and went into the water. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding their disappearance concluded that the act was intentional. Authorities have not indicated a threat to the public. In the weeks leading up to the tragic event, Chianti Means had reportedly made a series of emotional posts on social media, expressing feelings of heartbreak over a recent separation. Friends and acquaintances have since taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow, remembering Chianti as a sweet and beautiful person. Many have highlighted the importance of mental health awareness in light of this tragedy. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts by authorities, which included the use of unmanned aircraft and underwater units, the bodies of Chianti and her two children have not been recovered. The nature of the powerful falls makes recovery efforts exceptionally challenging, and authorities have acknowledged that it could take a significant amount of time before they are found, if at all. The case serves as a devastating reminder of the unseen struggles many individuals may face and the profound impact of mental health crises. The community has been left to mourn the loss of a mother and her two young children in what is a truly grievous and heart-rending event.

Oct 28, 2024

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

Niagara Falls

No

165115

New York State Police - Niagara

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14305

3609 Witmer Road, New York

7162978730

State

Law Enforcement

https://troopers.ny.gov/location/troop

NY2400832434

2024-10-28

New York State Police - Niagara

na

Black

Brown

Brown

08/23/2026