The body of Riley Strain, a missing University of Missouri student, was discovered in the Cumberland River in West Nashville. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed that the body belonged to Strain, who went missing while on a fraternity trip to Nashville. The police stated that there was no evidence of foul play, and an autopsy is pending. Strain's family has been informed of the tragic news.

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According to surveillance video, Strain was last seen walking alone in downtown Nashville at around 9:52 p.m. on March 8. He was with friends earlier in the evening but was reported missing after 1:30 a.m. The search for Strain focused on area waterways after his debit card was found near a Nashville river. The search involved helicopters, boats, and ground crews. Strain's body was discovered by workers at a company on the river.

During the search for Strain, the police department received over 200 tips and expressed gratitude to the community for their assistance. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department worked with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office and volunteers from the United Cajun Navy in conducting downriver operations. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell expressed condolences to Strain's family and pledged to work towards improving safety in the city.

The discovery of Riley Strain's body is a devastating outcome for his family. Strain's stepfather, Chris Whiteid, had already been preparing for the worst case scenario. The college student's parents had been in Nashville since the search began. The authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the cause of Strain's death.