Nashville, Tennessee – The mysterious death of University of Missouri student Riley Strain, who went missing in March and was later found dead in a river in Nashville, continues to raise questions for his family.
Strain’s mother, Michelle Whiteid, expressed concern about a text message her son sent on the night he disappeared. According to Whiteid, Strain mentioned that a drink he ordered tasted odd, describing it as having a barbecue-like flavor.
The family’s close relationship with Strain was evident in their communication leading up to the tragic incident. Just weeks before his disappearance, Strain excitedly informed his mother about an upcoming fraternity event in Nashville, providing updates throughout the trip.
However, Strain went missing after being asked to leave a bar in downtown Nashville. Subsequent investigations revealed that he approached a bridge fully clothed, but his body was found in the Cumberland River without his pants, wallet, or boots.
Despite the police ruling the death as accidental with no signs of foul play, Strain’s family remains skeptical. They have ordered a second autopsy, citing discrepancies in the initial findings, such as the absence of water in his lungs typically associated with drowning.
Chris Whiteid, Strain’s stepfather, is determined to uncover the truth behind the events leading to his stepson’s death, raising suspicions of a possible involvement of another party in the tragic incident. They are seeking closure and resolution to the case as they continue their quest for answers.