The body of Riley Strain, a college student from Missouri who had been missing for two weeks, has been discovered in the Cumberland River in Nashville. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department made the grim discovery at 7:30 a.m. on Friday in West Nashville.
Authorities have stated that there is no evidence of foul play-related trauma, and a full autopsy is currently being planned to determine the cause of death. This devastating news comes after an extensive search for Strain, who was last seen on March 8.
The night of his disappearance, Strain was asked to leave downtown Nashville’s 32 Bridge Bar by Luke Bryan. He was captured on security cameras near the bar and had a brief interaction with the police. The following day, his fraternity brothers reported that he was missing.
The discovery of Strain’s bank card by the Cumberland River on March 16 provided a crucial lead for the search teams. After combing through the river, they were able to locate his body. The preliminary autopsy confirms that Strain’s death appears to be a tragic accident, and no foul play is suspected.
Riley Strain’s untimely demise has left his family and friends devastated. He was an ambitious college student, full of potential and dreams for the future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this immensely difficult time.
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