Found Deceased TN - Riley Strain, 22, missing after leaving bar, Nashville, 8 March 2024 #3

[Centaurus]

So incredibly sad and totally preventable. RIP Riley

 

[txsleuth70]

So sad. Likely stepped into the trees to relieve himself then lost footing and tumbled down and in.

What makes it even sadder is there were so many diversion opportunities along the way of his walk: his frat friends, the bar staff, the 2 ladies he spoke to, the cop...

Nothing good happens when intoxicated people get separated from their group.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Body of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain found in river in West Nashville

Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student, disappeared while on a fraternity trip to Nashville, and was last seen on March 8.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771189678193905817

 

[SMK777]

This doesn’t look good.

I knew his height would be an immediate indicator. Poor Riley.

 

[SMK777]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771185193669247060

Even though expected, still very saddening, and still had hopes that an alternative scenario of survival was at least possible. Poor kid, and I feel for his mom and whole family and friends.

 

[Emi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771188900955922648

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771188588916433023

 

[SMK777]

It seems he was so determined to find his hotel, even a slight jog at the end, hurrying to get to his room. Eight miles, such a long way and he never gave up.

That’s just heartbreaking.

 

[Arkay]

Same as everyone here.

Relieved he was found, but heartbroken because this never had to happen.

We can stop blaming the homeless people now.

R.I.P. and may his family eventually live in peace of a sort.

 

[MollyHarps]

Finally, #shirtgate can be put to rest.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771188948112462309

Really glad he’s been found with his shirt and belongings.

It can hopefully put an end to rumours of foul play.

The family can begin grieving knowing this was just a tragic accident.

 

[vlbay]

condolences to his family and loved ones. very sad.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771188948112462309

 

[ifindedout]

Does anybody know if where he was found was upstream or downstream of where he went missing?

Downstream.

 

[MarcieM]

Even though this outcome was expected, I'm gutted. I feel so bad for his family. Condolences to all. Since he was found with his watch on, I think we can rule out him being robbed of his valuables and then disposed of in the river, hopefully that will give his family a little piece of comfort. Question, since his body has been in the river for 2 weeks, does that mean toxicology won't be reliable? Rip Riley Strain.

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1771192257158287696

 

[TennesseeTim]

It seems he was so determined to find his hotel, even a slight jog at the end, hurrying to get to his room. Eight miles, such a long way and he never gave up.

He floated downriver the eight miles, for what it's worth (Nashvillian here).

 

[swanniee11]

Like everyone here, very very sad. My prayers are with his family/friends and all those who searched for Riley. May be rest in peace.

 

[investigatefred]

 

[Pittsburgh79]

We all kinda knew the most logical answer, but we hold out hope for a better outcome. Always. Heartbroken for his family and friends. Rest in Peace Riley.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“There is no other evidence to suggest anything other than” the young man falling into the river, Drake said.

The medical examiner’s office confirmed it was Strain, said Drake, adding a shirt, a watch and other “identifying factors” helped police make the identification.

The body was recovered from the river about 8 miles from downtown, police said

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/22/us/riley-strain-found-nashville-missing/index.html