Nashville, Tennessee – Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee found the body of University of Missouri student Riley Strain in the Cumberland River after he went missing following an incident at Luke Bryan’s bar in downtown Nashville. The discovery was made two weeks after Strain was last seen at the bar, with no signs of foul play reported.
Strain, 22, was visiting Nashville when he was escorted out of the bar by security on March 8. Despite efforts by friends and family to locate him, he remained unreachable, prompting a search by local police that initially proved fruitless.
Police Chief John Drake confirmed that Strain’s body was recovered at around 7:30 a.m. local time by a worker in the area who spotted it. The lack of evidence led authorities to believe that Strain accidentally fell into the river.
After the medical examiner’s office confirmed Strain’s identity, his family was notified. Drake mentioned that an autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause of death. The recovery of Strain’s body occurred approximately 8 miles from downtown Nashville.
The investigation included releasing bodycam footage of an encounter Strain had with a police officer before his disappearance. Additionally, details emerged about Strain’s activities and behavior leading up to his tragic end, shedding light on potential factors that contributed to the incident.
Furthermore, the Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage Commission launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Strain’s departure from the bar, examining whether any violations of state alcohol laws occurred that may have played a role in the events leading to his untimely demise.
The University of Missouri expressed its support for Strain’s family and collaborated with Nashville authorities throughout the search efforts. Strain’s loved ones, devastated by his disappearance, have been leaning on each other for strength and solace during this challenging period of uncertainty and grief.
As more details continue to emerge about the tragic loss of Riley Strain, the community mourns the young student whose life was cut short unexpectedly, leaving many questions unanswered and hearts heavy with sorrow and disbelief.