A week after Riley Strain went missing, a video of him emerged, leading to his family having more hope that he would soon be found after the devastation of his disappearance. Tragically, after two weeks of relentless search efforts, the young man has been discovered deceased.
After an exhaustive search spanning nearly a fortnight, officials have discovered the body of Riley Strain, the missing Missouri student, in the Cumberland River.
Authorities were alerted to a body found in the river in the Nations neighborhood of West Nashville on the morning of Friday, March 22. Subsequent investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the identity of the missing 22-year-old.
Police were able to establish the identity of the body through various means, including examination of his clothing and watch. Notably, officials stated that no evidence of “foul play-related trauma was observed.” An autopsy is still pending. This tragic development has dashed any remaining hope of Riley’s survival for his family.