Shocking Discovery: Riley Strain’s Mother Unveils Heartbreaking Moment When She Realized He Was Gone

Riley Strain’s disappearance and tragic death in Nashville have left his family searching for answers and questioning the behavior of his fraternity brothers. Riley Strain, a 22-year-old student at the University of Missouri, went missing on March 8 during a Delta Chi formal in Nashville. His body was found in the Cumberland River on March 22, prompting his family to wonder about the circumstances surrounding his death.

In a recent interview with NewsNation, Riley’s mother, Michelle Whiteid, along with her husband Chris and Riley’s father, Ryan Gilbert, expressed their concerns about the fraternity brothers’ actions following Riley’s disappearance. One alarming detail that emerged was that the fraternity brothers waited more than 12 hours before contacting the police about Riley’s disappearance.

Michelle Strain recalls receiving a call from one of the fraternity brothers on March 9, informing her that they had not heard from Riley. The family immediately traveled to Nashville to search for their son, but did not receive any assistance from his friends. Chris Whiteid mentioned that the fraternity brothers did not approach the police until more than 14 hours had passed since Riley’s cell phone last pinged.

Another troubling detail was that the fraternity brothers attended the formal that night despite Riley’s disappearance. The family continued their search for Riley while the friends were at the party, leading to further questions about their behavior.

Despite their concerns, the family has refrained from passing judgment on the fraternity brothers. Michelle Whiteid expressed her suspicion that the friends may have information they are withholding. She also revealed that Delta Chi organized a memorial for Riley without inviting the family until three hours prior to the event.

As the family awaits the final autopsy results, which are expected to reveal if drugs or alcohol were present in Riley’s system, they reflect on the events leading up to his death. Michelle recalled Riley’s text mentioning that his drink tasted strange, raising the possibility that his drink may have been spiked.

The family’s grief and uncertainty about Riley’s passing have been compounded by the lack of communication from the fraternity brothers. Despite publicly appealing for them to reach out, the family has had minimal contact with the members since the tragedy.

The Whiteid family’s search for answers continues as they grapple with the loss of their beloved son. As they seek closure and justice for Riley Strain, their hope is that the truth behind his disappearance and death will eventually come to light.