Chianti Means Obituary: Jeff Wit identified as husband of New York mom who died in Niagara Falls murder-suicide with two kids Roman Rossman, 9, and 5-month-old Mecca Means
Law enforcement has identified the husband of the New York mom Chianti Means who died in Niagara Falls murder-suicide with her two children Roman Rossman, 9, and 5-month-old Mecca Means. Jeff Wit was the children’s father and the partner of the University of New York in Buffalo graduate.
On October 28, 2024, at approximately 9:00 P.M., New York State Park Police and the New York State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to an incident on or around Goat Island in Niagara Falls, NY. The investigation determined that three individuals, Chaianti Means, 33 years old, Roman Rossman, 9-years-old and Mecca Means, 5-month-old all of Niagara Falls, NY crossed over the safety guild rail and went over Niagara Falls on Luna Island (attached to Goat Island)
33-year-old Chianti Means has been identified as the mother who jumped over Niagara Falls with her 5-month-old baby and 9-year-old Niagara Falls, NY According to family, Jeff and Chianti have been experiencing a troubling relationship in the last few months. The couple who clearly loved each other were going through some domestic dispute. According to reports, Jeff asked for a temporal sepration from Chianti, a decision which many belived caused the deadly decision to end her life and that pf her children.
What Happened At Niagara Falls?
According to law enforcement agencies, the 33-year-old crossed beyond safety guard rails on Luna Island and went over Niagara Falls. Her body was recovered hours later after search. The investigation has determined that this incident was intentional in nature, though the circumstances remain under investigation. New York State Park Police and State Police search/rescue efforts were conducted with negative results. This incident deems no public threat to safety
New York State Park Police Unmanned Aircraft Systems, NYSPP Marine Patrol, NYSP Aviation, Underwater Recovery Unit, Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara Charter Schools are assisting in this investigation.
