The family of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who tragically went missing and was later found dead in a river in Nashville, is still grappling with unanswered questions surrounding his death. Strain’s mother, Michelle Whiteid, voiced her concerns about a text message he sent on the last night he was seen, detailing an odd-tasting drink he had ordered before his disappearance. His disappearance occurred after he was asked to leave a bar in Tennessee while visiting with his fraternity brothers.
When Strain’s body was discovered in the Cumberland River less than two weeks after he vanished, his family raised further inquiries about the circumstances leading up to his death. Surprisingly, Strain was found not wearing the same clothes and accessories he had on earlier in the night, prompting speculations about the manner of his demise. Despite a preliminary determination of accidental death from the autopsy, the family has sought a second autopsy to seek clarification on the inconsistencies surrounding the incident, such as the absence of water in his lungs.
Strain’s loved ones refuse to accept the narrative of accidental drowning and continue to seek closure by investigating every detail surrounding his mysterious passing. The lack of conclusive evidence and the peculiar discoveries following his disappearance have left his family and friends puzzled, pushing them to delve deeper into the circumstances that led to his tragic demise. Through their unwavering quest for answers, they hope to unveil the truth behind the untimely loss of their beloved son and friend.