Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing in March and was later found dead in a river in Nashville, left behind lingering questions for his family. Michelle Whiteid, Strain’s mother, revealed that he sent her a message on the night he disappeared, mentioning that his drink at a bar tasted odd. Strain had been asked to leave the bar after ordering a rum and coke that didn’t sit right with him, causing concern for his family.
The last message Strain sent to his mother about the strange taste of his drink raised suspicions about the circumstances leading to his disappearance. Despite being fully clothed in the last-known footage approaching a bridge, Strain’s body was found missing key items like his pants, wallet, and boots. His family has resorted to ordering a second autopsy to address the discrepancies found in the preliminary report, with his stepfather expressing a desire to uncover the truth behind what happened to Strain that night in Nashville.
The investigation into Strain’s death continues, with his family seeking answers and possibly hinting at the involvement of others in his tragic fate. The mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death have raised doubts about the initial conclusions drawn from the autopsy, prompting a deeper dive into the events leading up to Strain’s untimely demise. Whiteid and other family members remain committed to uncovering the truth and finding closure in the wake of this heartbreaking loss.