Riley Strain, a 22-year-old student from the University of Missouri, tragically passed away, and his body was found in Nashville’s Cumberland River on March 22. Initially, his death was deemed accidental, but his family has lingering questions. A family friend, Chris Dingman, disclosed that they had been in contact with someone who claimed to be the last person to speak with Riley before his disappearance. This individual had provided a statement to the police1. However, the Nashville Police Department later stated that this witness recanted their testimony, admitting they had not seen Riley but someone else2.
Riley’s mother shared the last messages she received from her son, which hinted at something unusual about his drink that night3. The case remains open and unclassified, pending toxicology reports from the medical examiner’s office. There’s no current evidence suggesting foul play2. The family continues to seek clarity on the events leading to Riley’s disappearance and death, particularly from his fraternity brothers2.