Riley StrainThe death was reportedly ruled “accidental” by Nashville police. The 22-year-old college student was found in the Cumberland River after going missing during a trip to Nashville.
Security footage and witness accounts helped piece together his movements, including when he left a Nashville bar. Social media users debated the circumstances surrounding his death, with some questioning foul play and others sympathizing with the unimaginable loss of Strain’s parents.
Riley Strain’s Death Ruled ‘Unaccidental’ With No Evidence of Foul Play
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In a recent update, police have ruled that the death of Strain, the 22-year-old college student whose body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, was “accidental” with no evidence of foul play.
Strain was first reported missing on March 8 during a trip to Nashville and was last seen leaving singer Luke Bryan’s restaurant and bar.
Finally, on Friday, the Metro Nashville Police Department shared news of the discovery of his body on X (formerly Twitter).
“Riley Strain’s body was recovered from the Cumberland River in West Nashville this morning, about 8 miles from downtown. No foul play-related trauma was observed. An autopsy is pending,” the tweet read.
Luke Bryan’s Bar Rejected Over Riley’s Alcoholic Drinks
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Following the news of Strain’s loss, Bryan’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink was reportedly investigated for allegedly over-serving alcohol to students.
However, the TC Restaurant Group, which owns and operates the bar, denied these claims in a statement, detailing how much Riley was served and how they escorted him from the location.
The statement was read, per People’s Magazine: “During Riley’s visit to Luke’s 32 Bridge, our records show he purchased and was served one alcoholic beverage and two glasses of water. At 9:35 p.m., our security team made the decision based on our standards of conduct to escort him from the venue through our Broadway exit in front of our building.”
“He was followed down the stairs with a member of his party. The individual with Riley did not exit and return upstairs,” the statement added. A few days later, on March 22, Strain’s body was found a few kilometers from where he was last seen.
His Credit Card Was Found Near the Cumberland River
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In an interview with the publication, Strain’s stepfather, Chris Whiteid, revealed that Strain traveled to Nashville accompanied by his Delta Chi fraternity brothers for their annual formal.
Whiteid added that their concerns grew the next day when Strain’s friends contacted the family about her disappearance.
“I was actually getting ready to play golf when my wife called me, and I turned around, went and loaded all my stuff off the golf cart, and told my friend I was sorry I had to go,” he recounted.
The search for Strain soon escalated, garnering national attention, with social media users actively investing in the case. Notably, Strain’s bank card turned up near the Cumberland River on March 17, discovered by two women going through trash along the riverbank.
Riley Strain’s Mom Remembers Her Last Words To Her
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As authorities pieced together Strain’s movements, they found surveillance footage that captured the 22-year-old walking near the bridge. Local businesses are helping the search by providing security camera footage.
Before Strain’s body was found, his mother, Michelle Whiteid, 52, told Many people in an interview that their last conversation on the night of her disappearance ended with “I love you.”
She recalled that they “FaceTimed for a while” and that “she was very excited.”
“Then we hung up, and he texted me, and he was like, ‘It’s kind of hard to hear you, but I want you to see what’s going on,'” she added.
“I said, ‘Okay, you’re all safe. Make good choices. I love you all.’ And he said, ‘I love you too,’” added Michelle. “And that was it, that was the last I heard from him.”
Social Media Users Voice Their Opinions About Student’s Tragic Death
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Following the tragic news of Strain’s death, social media users voiced their concerns and shared condolences.
One user asked bars to provide safe rides for patrons, writing: “Bars need to start providing safe rides for people, because they are profiting from drunkenness and, as in this case, at the expense of their customers.”
Another commenter emphasized the importance of trusting friends when going out, stating: “Sad sad sad. Just goes to show, trust who your friends are when you’re everywhere. Yes, he is an adult but having a good friend can save his life. Prayers to his family. Wonder if there will be any signs of cheating after the Autopsy?”
A third person expressed deep empathy for Strain’s parents, acknowledging the unimaginable pain of losing a child. They wrote: “My heart physically aches for these parents. I can’t imagine their pain. It is unimaginable. I believe losing a child is a parent’s greatest fear, I know it was mine. I personally couldn’t stand it.”
Rest in peace, Riley Strain.
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