Really, I haven't seen or heard of any of that. I don't use those aps. IT is a shame that people act that way, but I really don't think the family should be on those aps either. And if it is someone packing those rumors back to the family, then shame on them too.
If you look for my earlier post, I address this and post a link to toxicology info. They *might* be able to determine this, but they would have to look very specifically for it and be supremely careful in their methodology.
When following cases at Websleuth I have learned to only trust information from law enforcement press conferences, or press releases. Main stream media is sloppy these days, and social media spreads false information fast.
They knew they were looking for a 6’ 7” blonde. Probably pretty distinct/
This article includes an informative video by police and CBS.
CBS News - Updated 3/22/24 - 1:50 PM EDT
Body of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain found in river in West Nashville
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
Your mention of all of the surveillance footage leads me to want to add how grateful I am for it. Some may feel uneasy about being watched and recorded. I say that for me, I am 1,000% okay with it. Can we imagine what would have transpired if those cameras didn’t exist? Not just in Riley’s situation but in countless others. They would have had him leaving the bar and perhaps no other clues to go on but some word of mouth comments of sightings. They’d probably still be looking for him in that immediate area. And possibly having his case go cold, forever. How horrible!
Absolutely excellent point by @JerseyWasHome2 and I couldn’t agree more. Facts - and video - are our friends.
I've seen barriers that high in areas around the Grand Canyon. If someone wanted to they could step over them and peer over the rim. Insane, but I've seen it with my own eyes which turned my legs to jelly just watching them.
I couldn't imagine. I'm getting ready to send my 17 year old to Germany for 10 days (with schoolmates and teachers). You're always worried about your child - but sometimes you have to let them go and be free....I'm proud and terrified at the same time.
Riley.
I almost wonder if a family member was on scene and provided confirmation of ID before he was taken away. A video shared upthread today that I recall was a helicopter flying over, appeared to have many people standing around what looked like a body bag on the ground when they zoomed in for a few seconds. At least one person was bent over looking at it. As awful as it sounds, sometimes family members want to look themselves. JMO
I suspect his father was there — the police probably called him when they were called. Riley’s father had been out on the boats with search crews and I saw him interviewed on the water. He said he was out there because he wanted to be there when they found Riley. (Sorry I don’t have a source but it was local TV coverage the day they went to the dam.)
Yes, he did say that. I shared a video on a post about it yesterday myself.
I wondered about possible head injuries as well. He could have developed a slow brain bleed, which can lead to loss of consciousness, not necessarily immediately afterward, but can happen hours or even days after the injury. If so, the autopsy will find it.
