Unclaimed by family, daredevil's remains get final resting spot near Niagara Falls Daredevil get final resting spot in Niagara Falls after family refuses to claim remains By: WKBW Staff and last updated 2020-12-21 16:05:27-05 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. â Since the 1800s, many daredevils have tried to conquer Niagara Falls in a variety of ways. While some had success, like Nick Wallenda who walked across the Falls on a tightrope in 2012, others did not survive. Kirk Jones is one of those who died in his attempt. Jones got notoriety in 2003 when he survived a jump over the Horseshoe Falls wearing no protective equipment.