The ongoing Riley Strain case has been plagued with unanswered questions, to the great distress of Strain's family. However, Strain's classmates at the University of Missouri honored his memory with a standing ovation during the university's commencement ceremony.
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Strain graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in business. His mother, Michelle Whiteid, tearfully accepted the diploma on Strain's behalf alongside the rest of the family. Prior to the listing of graduates, everyone in attendance honored Strain with a moment of silence. Presently, Strain's family has been largely silent while the investigation into Riley's death continues.
The Riley Strain Investigation: Where Do Things Currently Stand?
As of now, Strain's family hired a law firm, Morgan and Morgan, after a completed toxicology report. According to the Davidson County Medical Examiner's Office, the report "will be released along with the complete autopsy report when it is made public." Additionally, while Strain's family has been working with investigators and lawyers in the background, the family firmly believes that Riley Strain's death was a result of foul play.
"We are just looking for that next little clue that gives us an idea of what happened when he went missing," said stepfather Chris Whiteid, speaking to NewsNation. A major part of Strain's disappearance revolved around Strain being kicked out of Luke's 32 Bridge, a restaurant in downtown Nashville.
As Strain reportedly went off by himself afterward, Strain's family questioned why his fraternity brothers stayed silent during the investigation. "If I was in their situation, I'd be beating down those parents' doors to tell them everything I could and be helpful in any way that I could," said Ryan Gilbert, Riley Strain's father. "This family needs peace of mind ... to know if this is an accident or if something else happened. I would think everybody would be coming forward."
Now, we'll have to wait and see what the autopsy report says when it's released to the public. At present, however, we at Wide Open Country await further meaningful updates on the Riley Strain case. When we're made aware, we'll be right there to offer you coverage.
