Miss USA 2019 jumped off the balcony of a skyscraper in New York: the girl died on the spot

Law enforcement sources said The Postthat woman who jumped off high-rise building in Midtown on January 30, was former Miss USA Chesley Christ.

The 2019 winner and 30-year-old lawyer jumped out of the luxurious 7-story Orion building at 15 W. 60nd St., where she lived, around 350:42 a.m., according to sources. She was found dead in the street below.

Shortly before the jump, Krist wrote on her Instagram page: "May this day bring you peace."

“In devastation and great sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Chesley,” the former beauty queen’s family said in a statement. “Her light was something that inspired others all over the world with its beauty and power. She cared, loved, laughed and beamed."

The girl bequeathed everything to her mother

According to sources, Krist, who lived on the ninth floor of the building, jumped alone. She was last seen on the 29th floor terrace.

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Krist left a note saying she wanted to leave everything to her mother. Krist's mother is a former beauty pageant contestant who became Mrs. North Carolina in 2002. Krist's motive was not specified in the note, sources said.

New York City Police stated that they suspect Krist's death was a suicide, but a medical examiner will eventually rule on the cause of death after an autopsy, reports Fox News.

Krist, the former Miss North Carolina, won top honors at the 2019 Miss USA pageant by wearing a sparkly winged outfit for the national costume contest, alluding to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

Krist also worked as a reporter for ExtraTV.

“Our hearts are broken,” the company said in a statement. “Chesley wasn't just an important part of our show. She was a beloved member of the Extra family and her passing touched the entire staff. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends."

Krist did a lot to maintain her mental health

Krist is a former civil litigation attorney with an MBA and Law degree from Wake Forest University. She won the Miss USA pageant in 2019.

In October 2019 Krist appeared on Facebook on World Mental Health Day by offering tips on how she copes with stress.

"I do a lot to keep my mental health, - she said. – And the most important thing that I did was a conversation with a consultant. It's really easy to communicate with her. She gives me great strategies, especially if I'm sad or happy or have a busy month ahead of me."

“When I'm not talking to my consultant, I make time at the end of each day to just relax,” Krist added. I turn off my phone, I don't answer messages. I just sit and watch my favorite movies."

In 2020, she discussed the issue again in The Hilltop interview.

“There are three things I do about taking care of myself,” Krist said. – First, I try to set a regular schedule so that my alarm goes off every day at 6:45. I know that I get up and I start my day. Secondly, I try to set very clear boundaries, so even though I'm at home and have a computer and a phone, I finish answering emails at 6 o'clock, I don't answer messages. That's for sure. Third, I have a regular workout schedule that keeps my body healthy and my mind sharp."

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Service's 1-hour hotline at 800-273-8255-XNUMX or visit the website SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.