Riley Strain’s body found
At 7:28 a.m. March 22, a local employee called police to report seeing a body in the Cumberland River west of Nashville, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief said. John Drake said at a press conference later in the day.
The Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Office positively identified Riley, but his black and white shirt and other identifiable items on the body, including a watch, also indicated it was him, according to the chief.
“I want to tell the family that my heart and prayers are with you all for this very unfortunate and tragic incident,” the chief said. “I also want to thank the Nashville community and the outpouring of support from the community in trying to help us locate Mr. Strain.”
Taking into account his height and weight, investigators had estimated when and where Riley’s body might surface if he had entered the river. “It’s the 14th day,” the chef explained, “so we were really expecting to find him soon. So we were in the right place. It’s just a shame.”
He said there was “no other evidence to suggest anything other than” that Riley had fallen into the river.
Riley’s father, mother and stepfather all wore green, his favorite color, to the police station that afternoon, according to WKRN.
Speaking to reporters, Michelle said: “I’m just asking you moms to please hold your babies tight tonight. Please, for my sake, hold your babies tight tonight. And once again, thank you, thank you for sharing our story.”
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