Was Mizzou student Riley Strain drugged in Nashville? | Vargas Reports
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2024
- Chris Dingman, a friend of Riley Strain's family, joins NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas to discuss the mystery surrounding his disappearance and death.
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I think the silence from the fraternity brothers is deafening….
Im sure they was drinking otw there and i bet they had a few party favors and he drugged himself with whatever they had that night and once it kicked in he couldn't handle it and that's why he got kicked out
They're kids too
@@Shannob NO!! They are grown ass men ( the frat brothers) who can be held responsible for any criminal actions. I HATE WHEN PEOPLE MAKE EXCUSES FOR ADULTS!
I thought about that too. They know something but are keeping quiet lest the police suspect one of them drugged him and they get lie detector tests. Some will say they cannot be used in court. OK, But if a frat brother is responsible, in some way, for what happened to Strain, that man is DONE!!
I agree!!!!
I think the Frat boys know more than they are saying.
I agree
What has been a huge red flag, is how Missing in Action his Frat Buddies have been through all this. We saw not one do an interview or show up to search. Riley was missing and they kept partying. I wonder if his pals drugged him as a prank.
I was thinking the same thing about “a prank “.
Has to be! They are or have not said a thing. Something fishy
they probably did and their parents probably already got them lawyers
They drugged him those friends
They kept partying while he wqs missing. Have u seen the video of 4 scooters than the same guys dragging someone what looked like Riley being dragged
Don't let your kids join a Fraternity. I know someone whose brother died and the fraternity did nothing to help at all. He said they do not care and it's all about protecting the fraternity.
EXACTLY they are EVIL & need to be shut down period
😢
What's wild its one thing if you are freshman(don't condone hazing) but Riley was a senior and some of frat brothers have known and been friends with riley since high school...long teem friendshipd
@@tessmith3351No other countries have them..Student hostels should be enough..I doubt fernaties help with making them better studiers..
Look up what Jon Hamm did to one of his fraternity brothers. It’s been going on for ages.
Riley's body would have shown all kinds of bruises if he had tumbled down to the water
Yes. And a long tumble, not really plausible
Not true. You need to wait for official coroner reports which will most likely confirm he was just drunk and fell into the river and probably knocked hisself unconscious and/or couldn't get a grip on the steep muddy embankment was drunk, exhausted and drowned. Sorry to ruin your conspiracy parade
Exactly 💯💯 The police know this....and they also had an idea who did this....they the police doesn't wanna mess with it..... Because it's a Big Tourist Town...
I hope that when it's Proved that he had something slipped in his drink it Shuts up these Inconsiderate Rude People with Their Nasty Remarks. We All Kniw Damn Full and Well if it Was Their Kid they'd Be Raising All Kinds of Hell
A long tumble? Have you seen videos of the Cumberland on the day of Riley’s disappearance. The waters were high and the current was rough. Yall know water levels change, yes?
I Pray the Truth comes out soon, I dont believe he was just drunk. Shame on those of you with your Rude comments, Bet if that was your Kid You Wouldn't like it. No Respect for People in This World Anymore
Having no empathy for the family’s pain in seeking to find the truth is cruel.😢💔
Having empathy for the family’s pain is different than conjuring conspiracy theories on the internet based on little to no evidence. So much misinformation out there generated by people who were “just trying to help.”
@@bsixtwelve9799 I agree but this channel does there investigation well and no one as drunk as Riley was could get down there. I would have a very difficult time myself getting down there. It’s too rocky. You can not even roll down in the river in the area where it’s alleged. No way!
Its Very Obvious that They Weren't Real Friends.
Those frat “brothers” need to talk!!!! And the parents!! Makes me sick they’re not speaking because they’re secretly told NOT TO! Get RID OF FRATS & SORORITIES!!!!! No one cares about them like back in the 60s 70s & 80s!!!
I agree with you.
Secrete
I agree!!!
Raised and lived in Nashville all my life. I can’t see how anyone could fall in the Cumberland River in that area. You would need help. I didn’t know the homeless lived there and some of them have substance abuse issues and never heard of them falling accidental or it was not reported. This story does not make sense and it’s freighting since I still live here. However. there is a lot of fights and killings within the last few years around that area and bartenders misconduct. I hope the state or FBI can find or confirm what happened to Riley. 💔 🙏🏾
So sorry to hear this. Comment above is also distressing…what is an encampment, just tent cities of homeless?
@@elizabethgrant9833 Yes
Please start taking names of all the fraternity thar was there as well as parents of these young adults that have remained quiet. Make a list of all involved and never give up on finding out the truth of that night. Justice for Riley 💚🧡
My heart goes to his parents his mom especially.. I want to hug her and cry with her.. just to share her pain
There are so many documented incidents of fraternity hazing, excessive alcohol consumption, etc, that it's entirely possible that some of his "brothers" may have played a part in this. May be why the college has been so quiet about this whole incident. I hope the family gets answers.
I suspect a roofy.
#JusticeforRiley💚🙏💚
I don’t think the harm came from Nashville if it came from Columbia, Mo. There is more to this and we all know it. No one can convince me not one of those frat brothers had no concern for Riley and he got lost in the activities all alone as just a drunken oversight.
I agree. This stuff happens all across the country. It’s total crap that security at the bar told them they couldn’t leave with him. Drinking was so much more important than the welfare of their “brother”.
That has been proven as untrue. Frat bro walked out with him then when back in leaving Riley alone.
people like you who can't accept reality so it must be some kind of conspiracy are the problem with this country. No conspiracy theory has ever been proven true. You are all being yanked around by some fat adolescent incel trolls whose lives suck so bad because they can't get girls interested in them that they troll those who lack critical thinking skills. Wise up for the good of your country
well, friends don't let a drunk friend leave alone in a strange city to find their way back to the hotel. They all leave together, they get a Lyft, and they get safely back to the hotel. Riley is not the first person who has been walking around Nashville after drinking and gone into the Cumberland River. Tourists getting drugged on Broadway is a known fact. Google it. Usually it is to steal your wallet or get something out of your purse. It has been reported more than once. It is a prime target for this stuff because everyone knows huge amounts of alcohol are consumed on Broadway. It is crowded. Most are tourists. Sitting targets from the locals who want to take advantage of you.
We don’t all know it. Anyone who’s lived in Nashville and knows about the binge drinking downtown, anyone who’s aware of what a rough river the Cumberland is and how many people have accidents in it was not surprised by the prospect of a drunk person tragically falling into it.
I do know that in the last several years I’ve seen a culture where it is increasingly socially acceptable to spin wild conspiracies and use cherry-picked information (and often false information) off the internet to ignore the opinions of professionals who have education and experience with these kinds of situations on a regular basis.
I think there is more that is not being said 🤔 where is his pants and boots and belt...?
Chris originally said the family didn't know if he was wearing a belt. Then his body was found, and they said he Was wearing a belt. Do you know what changed?
Exactly who has them..
His mother said Riley had a belt on from the beginning it was one of his favorite belts that he would wear all the time
People who drown frequently turn up missing articles of clothing. Multiple professionals who deal with this kind of stuff on a regular basis have reported this. Can be struggling, the force of the water, snagging on things in the water while being pulled by its current. People have posted videos of the Cumberland on the day of Riley’s disappearance. It was not peaceful.
@@bsixtwelve9799but his debit card was found nice and neat in an area the cops already had searched. NO water in lungs.... why is this so hard to admit something funny happened here!!!!! Foul Play
Where is the toxicology report????!
8weeks
@@roseann5562 It can take weeks to get the results.
Never heard but so much time passed by one would assume it would be out of his system??
4-8 weeks for toxicology reports to come back
@@mustangjane77 could be, I just don’t understand why they are saying he was drugged with no tox report. I thought they had something to share, not just clickbait. Lol
This is so sad! Someone did something to this young man and I hope and pray they find answers! As a mother, I would never stop till I found out what when and how and who!!!
his dad is so traumatized he cannot even speak
@@lynnhubbard844that's so so sad I hope they find answers to what happened to there son !!!
So hard to believe that these students haven’t come fourth to help the family and their friend. Very sad. Total cowards. Prayers for family and friends. Blessings to you. 🙏😇❣️
🙏🙏🙏
I don't know. We don't know if the kids were told by the school or fraternity to stay out of it and to n-o-t contact the parents. As one of the kids, if I didn't already know the parents, I wouldn't have either and would have left it to the official channels to contact them. I heard the family said, on another news program, that a bus load full of kids came from the school to Riley's hometown vigil or rememberance or whatever. I'm sure it's worse that he was an only child. It's just such a shame; he had such a bright future in front of him, poor kid. My condolences & sympathy to his family and friends.
YES! Sounds like it happened at the last bar. Bartender & frat bros need to be heavily investigated. Trend of frat pranks resulting in death. Something needs to be done to shut down these organizations its disgusting.
From what I heard, it seemed to have happened in the bar right before the last bar. Probably didn't really kick in until they got to the last bar. Meanwhile, Luke's is getting all of the flack.
@astridgalactic9336 finally someone else believes what I have thought all along. I figured it was an 'initiation' and no one wants to fess up. If in Kid Rock bar where it might have happened, trust me, that bar is packed like sardines. Anything can happen in there. Still tragic either way.
I never heard about the incident in the bar that caused Riley to be booted out. Very suspicious of why Riley alone was booted and none of the other guys.
100%
Thought he was drugged from day one. I pray more truth comes out. And, I am very upset about what goes on in these sororities and fraternities. There are numerous rituals that take place and we all know it!
I said the same thing seeing him coming out of that bar with his body humped over like that and I got attacked. How many people come out of a bar walking slumped over...stumbling yes but that was more than alcohol. On top of the sorority brothers silence something is up.
Exactly, it really screwed up my nephew when he got involved in Greek life.
When he walked past the cop & talked to him, he was coherent. Drug must have taken effect after that?
It's disgusting that his sorority brothers haven't given condolences. Do they have something to hide?
Seriously? His Frat Brothers haven't given any Condolences? If that's the case there something wrong with them, Like they know something. Something isn't Right about That. I'd be going after them wanting some kind of answers
He was in a fraternity, not a sorority. The sorority I was in never did anything like this. My sisters were always there for me.
Hi frat brothers attended the funeral. The went by bus after conferring with family to get their ok.
The family is sending very mixed messages about the fraternity. One minute the mom is asking people on the internet not to say anything against them and some brothers are attending the funeral, the next minute the family is raising suspicions about the fraternity and saying they have not been forthcoming with info.
Wouldn't an autopsy reveal any drug in his body?
For whatever reason, toxicology reports take a long time to complete.
@@joannedefalco8789 They really don't take that long to actually run the tests in a lab. They just allow that amount of time to gather all the info to put into the ME report.
Toxicology report, still out
Brothers need to be investigated!!!!!
I am sorry for the family. I pray that they are filled with Gods grace today and always. Thank you for this report.
This whole story has always been fishy to me. There is more here. Why didn’t anyone help him? Why did the bar kick him out? That is likely where he was drugged? Don’t they have liability? Did the other “friends” do it? Someone knows something.
Why was he kicked out. Great friends true friends. They didn't care about him.
Apparently he did something to another kid and it was "misconstrued"...but he apparently d-i-d do something to get kicked out of the bar. One of his friends saw this and tried to go with him and the bar security wouldn't let him until he paid his bar tab. When he did and told the others, by the time they got out of the bar, Riley had left. They did indeed text him and Riley said he was on his way to the hotel, which was only 12 min. walk away, if you turn in the right direction...which he didn't but didn't realize it.
He is such a fantastic family friend to represent the Strain family!
This raises a lot of questions about anyone else ever found in the river there. The "someone got drunk and fell in the water" explanation doesn't work very well in this area. So why were so many people found in the river during the search for Riley? And were those people displaying injuries consistent with someone falling down through that same terrain? Seems like a very dangerous place for anyone in a vulnerable state- not because of the fall risk as much as the apparent threat of ending up in a river because of whatever OTHER activities are going on at night in that area.
Someone needs to scour the area where Rileys body was found. I find it very off that Nashville police jumped right to a accidental drowning and never closed off that area as a crime scene. Its so frustrating.
He was unalived by someone.
Nashville is scary, worse then downtown st.louis
Wouldn't the toxic results show that he was drugged?
Yes. God bless him 💚
THANK YOU so much for always taking the time to cover this story. You have definitely helped to keep the awareness alive, more than any other networks. They’ve covered it, but not to the extent that you have, with interviews and such. Thank you
I’ve lived here for 35 years and I live downtown and let me tell you this drug problem has been going on for a long time! Not to mention the disgusting riverfront, dirty areas from the homeless that never gets cleaned up or addressed.
We have a severe roofie problem - and for some reason it gets looked the other way nashville has expanded so much that the governor and the mayor can’t keep up with what the locals need as far as policing, housing, transportation, and roads.
They are only interested in bringing in the money!
I beg the media as a local to please help us since our local government isn’t
they like to preach that they are but nothing changes!
They are more interested in a new dome stadium- blind eyes!
Maybe the Strain family should look into hiring a notable attorney and filing a wrongful death suit against the city. It's obvious to anyone with a working brain that there wasn't anything close to a complete investigation. It actually looks more like a cover-up to be honest. The city doesn't want the bad publicity from all the crap that's going on there, so instead they try to sweep everything under the rug. I feel bad for you and others that live there and witness the fall of a once beautiful city. I live in Kentucky and Tennessee is one of my favorite states to visit, although it's usually Gatlinburg. The problems in Nashville remind me of what's happening in California. Dark money and unseen forces seem to be purposely hellbent on destroying many of America's cities lately! Good luck to you and I pray that the Strain family gets some answers and much needed closure pertaining to the mystery of their son's death.
I live in Nashville. I hate to tell you, but "roofies" happen all the time in those downtown bars. It happened to my friend's husband and his friend. They went to police the next day and were told that. It's too sad that at least one of his friends didn't leave with him and see him back to the hotel. If a stranger did it, there's no way to track that down. If it was some kind of frat prank, that will be a different story.
What’s a “roofie”?
Yes, it’s true.
I thought the same thing, especially when you see the video. They send him out the back of the bar without any of his friends in a place he is unfamiliar with, too.
What video is that? Thought it was proved as untrue. Frat bro walked out front door with him then went back inside leaving Riley alone.
It's confirmed, he went out the front. A frat brother walked down with him but, went back inside.
Now that's Bullshit...
@@BiblePsychology68 Thanks for that. I didn’t know that part wasn’t true.
We need to find Rileys pants & boots! Nashville has had MANY people roofied there. MANYYY. Day OR night, the streets of Nashville are NOT safe. We're from here.
RIP Riley 😢
So many of you from Nashville have been posting the same information on here about the crimes, homelessness and other victims that have been roofied. Maybe it would help the Strain family if some of you would be willing to contact NewsNation about this. That way there would be more coverage and interest by authorities to keep this investigation going. Maybe even broaden the investigation to get more answers and possibly get federal authorities involved.
Poor Riley was placed in the river after he took his last breath.
Then drowning wouldn't be the cause of death, because if death occurred before he was in the water, there wouldn't be any water in his lungs. I thought the coroner ruled his death as an accidental drowning.
Not one frat bro with a conscience? Respect for Riley and his parents? Morals...anyone? Think for themselves? Now I believe you had something to do with his disappearance by your silence. I didn't think it was possible to dislike these cowards any more than I did, but I do now! I hope this weighs on your heart so heavy until you come forward with what you know.
Why was he kicked out of the bar? Haven't heard anyone mention it.
Bc he was too drunk
So if you know a customer is that drunk give them some Water.....Also they said he had 2 bottles of water.....
They just kicked him out to be an asshole....Why would you throw someone out of their not doing anything Wrong....Help them.....IM NOT SAYIN BABYSIT THEM......BUT ALSO DONT THROW THEM OUT LIKE THAT.....
he was “overserved”. which is a dumb reason to kick someone out imo. if he’s not hurting anybody or bothering anybody why kick him out?
@@Chaoticpixie69 bc it’s a bar, not an adult daycare
He is such a sweet looking wholesome young man. It always makes me cry when I see his picture.
Could it be someone that works at the bar 🍸 is actually working in conjunction with someone else ? Perhaps their prey is people from out of town, those unfamiliar. Just my thoughts and prayers 🙏 for Riley family. I'm no stranger to loss either.
For what? They didn't steal from him, didn't get anything from him.
@jbates725 , How do you know ? I wasn't there and neither was you. I was only giving my opinion above and didn't ask your opinion on my opinion.
@starlastarbright9221 "Neither was you" 🤣🤣
This is a public comment section. Where the public discusses things, including me, that's how this works. I don't need your invitation to add my input. Are you new to the internet? And I know this because his wallet and card were found, unused.
Could be very possible.
@jbates725 , you're the one who instead of having their own comment, so felt the need to jump in mine, naughty thing .
Fraternity brothers would never leave him. They must be involved.
drunk ones would...they started out with jello shots etc. at the hotel and bar hopped
I think the frat bros wanted to play a “prank” on him spiked his drink and FaceTimed him leading him into the wrong direction. where he was jumped by whoever broke into the red truck from body cam footage. He was killed and put in the water after. And the frat bros haven’t spoken out because they knew they did wrong by him.
No, they would've shown some remorse, compassion or sympathy . They not only drugged him but they are the ones that put him in the water.
Frat crap needs to be banned! Especially now a days with social media! What’s that gonna do!
Riley Strain still gets more attention than Sebastian Rogers. I'm not saying Riley doesn't deserve airtime, and lots of people want to know about any new leads. But, Sebastian is still missing.
I know and he's so young and autistic, on top of it all.
Heartbreaking what's happening in our world these days.
I've seen numerous news reports about Sebastian Rogers. Nearly every day, I have watched or read about him. 🤔
@@juliahelland6488We don’t know any more now, than the day he went missing.
@@juliahelland6488 good for you , thats due to your personal algorithm, but the rest of us havent.
We need awareness for both!
Toxicology report?
I wonder if there are camera's at the oil storage facility, where the barges are, where he was found?! Or any other access up the river.
Please don't pledge fraternities and sororities. They are paid friends. Find your own friends that are genuine and not paid to like you. I saw it first hand in college. Many of the people in those organizations would have never been friends if they weren't associated with each other through those organizations.
This whole tragedy has not made sense. Too many unanswered questions. If these so called fraternity brothers” have nothing to hide, be present for the family. Someone knows something! My heart breaks for Riley’s family💔
If his lungs had no water in it as we heard, then that may mean he was dead before he hit the river.
the autopsy hasn't been made public. Anything you have heard is BS made up by some fat loser incel troll living in his moms basement trolling between episodes of masturbation
It just a big red flag that on the video where he exchange greetings with the cop, in a matter of seconds he is gone from view. There is no way he could have walked that fast. He went down the encampment or just fell either by tumbling or just perhaps from tryjng to hide from the cop to avoid public intoxication arrest.
Why didn't the family reveal this text message before now? Seems strange that they would leave out a detail like this.
They're lying 🤥 for purpose
Right
I agree, something off there
What time was text
There's no doubt foul play was involved - too much is going unexplained here. I feel so bad for this kid and his family/friends.
I've been saying this from the beginning. He couldn't have just fallen into that river. He was killed, robbed, and put into the river. That's been fairly obvious since the body was found.
I've seen so many comments on here from people that live in Nashville, regarding the rampant crime and how it's no secret that so many others are victims of getting 'roofied' in the Broadway area. This sounds like a much larger problem than what authorities are disclosing. Maybe some of you should volunteer to contact NewsNation or the Strain family and relay your information. You guys could be voices for Riley. This could possibly help to get the investigation broadened and get more answers for Riley's family. After all, don't they deserve to know the facts about their son's death? Wouldn't you want to find out everything you could if this happened to your family member?
Justice for Riley!
His being drugged was my thoughts right from the start. His walking was more like a stagger than a drunk walking. His friends should be ashamed also the cop & the couple that stopped Riley to talk should have taken his hand & helped him to maybe the police station.
Especially the cop. I mean even if he was busy he could've taken a minute to call for another cop to come pick Riley up. He probably would've been arrested for public intoxication and spent the night in jail, but at least he'd still be alive. Idk. It's different these days. It seems like there are less people that take the time to look out for each other. Especially in big cities. Even his frat brothers didn't look out for him that night. SMH.
Foulplay I do not see how in the world ,the police could see no foulplay, thats crazy.
Nashville AND Texas both have bar related druggings! Lots of MEN slipped something in their drinks! Hope PD are looking into bartenders, bar frequenters related to drugging victimizations
I'm not anti-cop by no means but I wouldn't be surprised if 'some' cops are in on a scam of some sort.
If Riley had been found with his belt , pants & cowboy boots on I could understand people thinking it may have been an accident that he fell in the river.
If Riley undid his belt & pants maybe to relieve himself by the river & he slipped in you would think his cowboy boots would have stopped his pants from coming completely off his body . I know when I wear boots they NEVER EVER just slip off my feet in fact it’s such a job to remove them having someone help get them off is good .
I don’t think Riley would have taken his boots off if indeed he did need to relieve himself & I don’t think water would have helped them to slip off unless his boots were ridiculously too big for his feet . Wearing socks would make the boots quite fitting also .
I just really hope if it is foul play that this poor young fella gets justice.
My heart truly goes out to his poor mother and family
💔😢
He did not just fall in!!
I'm thinking the fraternity brother's may have drugged Riley..that's why they're not coming forward.
Hope his family finds the answers. Too many unanswered questions. Not knowing is the worse. Keep digging. Alot of people could or should of helped him that night.
I agree with the family. If it was clear how Riley died, everyone would come to terms with his death. There are too many pieces that don't add up. Good for Chris Dingman and the famly for keeping this in front of the public. Kudos to NewsNation, too. Back in March, after seeing the videos in the beginning of the search, I thought Riley may have been drugged. I googled information about the drugs that are used. If he had been drugged, the way the body metabolizes the drug, it may not show up in the toxicology report. I think the people who do spike drinks, know this about the drug. There were some posts on reddit specifically about the Nashville bars. Spiking drinks seems to be too common. There were warnings to be careful about the water jugs at the bars in Nashville. It will take time, but the truth will come to light. Someone out there knows something. Continued prayers for Chris and the family.
Im thinking yes absolutely. Walking the way he was showed was from something mote than a beer. Friends should have made sure he made it back
Praying 🙏 the truth comes out!!!
Such a smart family.
I too am surprised that none of the frat brothers have spoken to Strains parents. They've probably been advised by their parents to not say anything, a big conspiracy is going on seems to me. That is just disgusting, horrible behavior on their part. SHAME ON THEM! The truth will out!! Not one single REAL man in the group!
What bad fraternity brothers to leave him alone in such a dangerous city… looks bad on frats and sororities as a whole
This is So Sad!!!😢🕊️🙌🙏✝️
I've been to Nashville and i have said there was no way he fell over and reached the water alone. There are trees and limbs he would definitely got caught on something before hitting the water. And NO im not ignorant or stupid!!
I was shocked when I watched the video and saw how steep that hillside was. Between that and all the trees and brush, I thought there was no way he fell and no marks or broken bones! I believe the cops know more than what they're saying. I hope the toxicology report shows something, unless it ends up altered somehow. Nothing would surprise me about this mystery!
Justice for Riley!
Every one of those guys lawyered up and their fraternity is probably protecting them.
Glad the parents friends not giving up
This case made me realize that when I had one Mimosa at a party and felt drunk that I must have been drugged too! I wondered how one drink could do that to me. I felt so odd that I found a place to sit and remained there. Then a kind cab driver saw me when I was leaving and drove me home.
Why is the toxicology report taking so long? With the stories of other roofied individuals downtown and bodies being pulled from the river this is quite alarming! And shows a huge 🚩 red flag!
I am getting the same feeling I got from the the families of the three Kansas City Chiefs fans. A parent trying to cope with the completely unexpected death is a rough road that is not easily endured. When that child's death is not able to be fully known or has some mystery surrounding it, a parent can fixate on that, and psychologically you can see they are looking for an outlet for the intense sadness and anger they have within. You can not blame the young man who overendulged while out on the town having a night to remember. You can't accept the simplistic answer that your chiild died due to an accident. You could (and I think should) direct a lot of that anger toward the bar scene in Nashville b/c they shutdown the streets in the bar district, which means the only way out is to walk. I think this is the story that we should be telling. How bars egg you on and create this "Mardi Gras' vibe night after night, but are also known for tossing people out and having the mindset that as soon as their boots touch sidewalk they are no longer "your problem". . If you are too intoxicated to stay in a bar, then you are too intoxicated to be left alone to try to figure it out. Its not at all morally or ethically permissible for the bars to allow for this. Many things can be done better and not at all effect the frenzied fun aspect to Nashville. If the family feels compelled to do something, then I hope the family shifts their energy and efforts into preventing the next family from suffering their grief. There is a lot of good that can be done to honor Riley.
Okay, all of you who believe that this was just an accident related to alcohol/drug(s), please explain to me as if I were a three year old how this guy, 'lost his pants and shoes?'
What am I missing here?
I thought all along that someone drugged his drink!
I hope and pray the toxicology report shows something. I think he was drugged too. God only knows what that young man went through that night..
4/28/24 Justice for Riley! Le needs to stop trying to push accident theory and close case. Do your job and keep investigating this questionable death. Some so called fraternity brothers…
I mean, yeah. Pretty obvious Nashville is the new Austin.
I did not appreciate the way Vargas “yeah, ok”’d the gentleman being interviewed towards the end. He brought up some very valid points, and I do think this case was dropped too quickly. Let’s get some justice for Riley.
That was the first thing I thought that he was drugged. He looked far beyond just drunk my heart breaks for the family.
I had to go look for myself. I agree. No way he fell in. Homeless camps are scary during the day, would never walk it at night. Cop should have told him area was dangerous.
Parents of these Frat boys are a horrible excuse of a parent!!! Speak up like it was your own son who was murdered . What comes around goes around
I thought of that, when I watched the video, the first time I saw it. Sorry for his family! GM
❤️ Riley!
It’s just baffling how he was stumbling and falling in the beginning and then passing the cop perfectly fine later. It’s a shame, if only he’d been stumbling in front of the cop.
Idk what did the autopsy say? Or toxicology report say?
😢 i would get divers to search for his pants boots wallet in the river its gotta be some where or search the homeless camp to see if possible someone may have his stuff i sure hope we all get answers my prayers go out to riley strain family and truly sorry for there loss and for what happened to riley i am from seattle and my heart goes out prayers to everyone i praying to god for you all amen
Who said he fell there?
As someone like myself, who drinks Rum & Coke (or Rum & Diet Coke) exclusively if I want an alcoholic drink...I can tell you that sometimes the Rum & Coke will indeed taste "funny" or "yucky" (albeit very rarely) or like BBQ or whatever, because that just means that the Coke canister that is attached to the bartender's "gun" is empty, and just needs to be replaced with a full canister. I wish Riley had described the color of the drink, as the drink will also look watered down and not the usual dark color of Coke when it's time to change the canister. You just mention it to the bartender, and it happens often enough that they know immediately what the problem is when you say it tastes "funny" or "yucky". I'm not saying, for sure, that Riley wasn't drugged, and the toxicology test (when it comes back) will say if he was or wasn't...but there's a high likehood that he wasn't and the canister just needed to be changed. I'm sure it happens a lot more frequently in large bars with a LOT of customers, like the bars Riley and his friends went to. My condolences and sympathy to Riley's family...he was an only child so that makes it that much worse, I'm sure. Sorry for their loss, but these things do happen.
I am psychic and the first thing I felt when i heard this story was that he was drugged. I also feel like he was stalked and I hope that they are paying attention to surveillance footage of any cars or people following him. I cannot tell if it was set up by people that knew him or if it was a stranger who picked him randomly at the bar.. it does feel like there was a sacrifice or ritual aspect to it and that makes me think some of the fraternity brothers were involved or know more than they have come forth about. I do feel like it was set up well in advance before they even went there. Was there anyone close to him that was a friend but wasn't at the same time.. does that make sense? like a frenemy? I would look into every avenue and don't give up because I feel strongly that this was not an accident and I do not feel that he just fell into the river.
Being a psychic, have you had any dreams or visions since that night that would relate to Riley, the woods or water? Just a thought. Also, I remember reading that one of the so-called frat 'brothers' walked downstairs from the bar, either with Riley or right as he was leaving. Why would he take the time to do that and not take a few more minutes to help him get an Uber or a taxi back to the hotel? Could he have known something but his conscience was bothering him? Were those guys even questioned by police?? What about the bar employees? Could there be some kind of scam going on between a bar employee and another person or persons out on the street? The bartender watches for an easy mark, someone who obviously has had too much alcohol already, he serves him one drink (drugged) then kicks him out, knowing full well he wouldn't be capable of fighting anyone off. Meanwhile his counterpart on the street gets a code message telling him the mark just left the bar. They're watching from close by and take it from there. Someone said that Riley went to another bar. Even if that's true, he could still be followed without noticing in his condition. Maybe they caught up with him and the attempted robbery, or whatever, didn't go as planned. And they hurt him, either intentionally or accidentally. And they panicked, and made it look like a drowning. Were people at the homeless camp involved or did they witness anything? So many questions and not enough answers. I believe the cops know more than they're saying. It's just so sad that his family can't get the answers they need for them to have some semblance of closure. 😢
There are youtube channel that did spirit box and the evps said he was tossed/thrown into the river Buzz I agree with you
I’m from Nashville
This makes me mad and sad.
I believe this is bad.
There are many evil characters down on Broadway. My husband and I have witnessed it. It’s not safe.
People like you guys, that have seen with your own eyes what the area is like and know what occurs there, are who should be talking to these investigative journalists. You live there and can be voices for Riley. Maybe NewsNation would at least put you in contact with this friend of the family. I think it would be a great help to them. It may even help them to persuade law enforcement there to investigate malicious activity at a much broader level. Think about it. There are so many on here that are saying the same things as you.
Justice for Riley!
Why haven't the police taken the cell phones of each fraternity member in Nashville that night to check for videos, text messages, and phone calls? I think it's interesting not one of Riley's fraternity brothers went with him once he was asked to leave the bar. So much for caring for your "brother."
Just wanted to kindly tell you his name was Riley, not Ryan. And I totally agree. I feel that they could have had some animosity towards Riley for some reason. They could have been pretending to be his buddies. Jealousy, envy or something else was maybe at play that made him the 'outsider' of the so called 'brotherhood'. Maybe they enjoyed bullying him because he was different somehow and he didn't fit in enough. Alcohol can exacerbate those feelings. College kids can be so cruel. Hazing is just one example. Who knows what happens behind closed doors and the secrets that they keep. Something just doesn't add up and I pray that his family gets some answers!
@@kathi7502 Thank you...I edited my comment.
@@teresaagee6910 You're welcome!
Frat brothers are for themselves and not for each other. It's a fact I looked it up and they are not actually buddies. So when something bad happens they will run the other way and will not speak of it. It's actually sad and heartbreaking to know this.
It seems like he was kidnapped and then thrown into the river later. Such a sad story! And where were his fraternity brothers and why have none of them been interviewed?
Is it possible Riley was jumped and mugged at the embankment? Possibly followed and robbed for his money and boots and pushed over the embankment into the water. He was very disorientated/ Possibly drugged..
Good points. Maybe they were looking for cash and all he had was his card and he wouldn't give them the pin#. So they hurt him somehow and took his clothes and boots. God only knows. His poor family deserves answers and justice for Riley!
So sad
I bet the Nashville Bar scene hasn't skipped a beat since this happened. People will keep filing into that place knowing that something sketchy can possibly happen. Inevitably this case will drift to the backs of people's minds until it happens to another person and so on....
Yes