Missing Missouri Student
Missing Missouri Student: The search for missing Missouri student Riley Strain reached a critical point on Wednesday morning, with officials intensifying efforts at the Cheatham Lock and Dam near Ashland City. The Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office mobilized a significant operation at the dam, labeling it a “basic shutdown” as they focused on the area where the Cumberland River converges with Cheatham Lake.
A key aspect of the search involved sifting through debris that had surfaced from underneath the dam, with crews meticulously examining the detritus for any potential clues or items linked to Strain. The heightened search efforts underscored the urgency and determination to locate the missing student.
Family and Volunteers Join the Search
Strain’s family, along with law enforcement and volunteers from the United Cajun Navy, continued their search efforts in various parts of the Cumberland River on Wednesday. Ryan Gilbert, Strain’s father, was determined to find his son and actively participated in the search. He expressed his personal involvement, stating, “I have to be here.
I need to be out on the water. I wanted to be out there last week, but other family members took on that role. I’m grateful to be here now because I want to be the one to bring him home.” Gilbert’s unwavering commitment and dedication to finding his son were evident as he joined the search team in their efforts.
Timeline of Events
On March 8, University of Missouri student Riley Strain went missing during a fraternity trip in Nashville. Surveillance footage obtained from Downtown Smoke & Vape Shop on Church Street revealed Strain stumbling and falling in a parking lot at 3rd Avenue and Church Street around 9:45 p.m. Subsequently, at 9:47 p.m., Strain was seen crossing 1st Avenue North to Gay Street.
The last known location of Strain was determined through his phone ping near James Robertson Parkway and Gay Street between 9:55 p.m. and 10 p.m. Detectives are diligently working to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to Strain’s mysterious disappearance.
Discovery of Clues
On Sunday, March 17, authorities revealed that Strain’s bank card had been discovered on the embankment near Gay Street and the Cumberland River during the extensive search for the missing student. The following day, on Monday, March 18, the police department made public the bodycam footage capturing an officer’s encounter with Strain on Gay Street, close to the Woodland Street Bridge, on the evening of Friday, March 8. The release of this video adds another layer to the investigation into Strain’s disappearance and provides valuable insight into his activities leading up to the time he went missing.
Physical Description
Identifying Features
Strain is described as 6-feet, 5-inches tall, with a slender build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. If you see Strain or have any information about his whereabouts, you are urged to contact the **MNPD** at 615-862-8600.
