Riley Strain, a college student who disappeared after leaving a bar in Nashville, has been found dead, police say

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The physique of a College of Missouri pupil who went lacking after leaving a downtown Nashville bar two weeks in the past was discovered Friday within the Cumberland River, police mentioned. There have been no indicators of foul play.

Riley Pressure, 22, was on a weekend journey to the Tennessee metropolis when he was kicked out of Luke’s 32 Bridge, nation singer Luke Bryan’s bar, on March 8, authorities mentioned.

Pressure’s family and friends had since been unable to succeed in him, and police searches had been unsuccessful.

Metro Nashville Police Division Police Chief John Drake mentioned Friday Pressure’s physique was discovered about 7:30 a.m. native time after it was noticed by a employee within the space.

“There isn’t any different proof to recommend something aside from” the younger man falling into the river, Drake mentioned.

College of Missouri President Mun Choi knowledgeable college students and workers in an announcement Friday that Pressure’s physique had been discovered. Counseling and helps companies have been obtainable, he mentioned.

“Because the Mizzou group mourns Riley, we’re conserving his household in our ideas and providing assist,” Choi mentioned.

The medical expert’s workplace confirmed the physique was that of Pressure, mentioned Drake, including {that a} shirt, a watch and different “figuring out components” helped police make the identification. Drake mentioned an post-mortem was pending, and Pressure’s household had been contacted.

The physique was recovered from the river about 8 miles from downtown, police mentioned.

Drake mentioned police had deliberate to go looking the realm the place the physique was discovered Friday morning.

“We’ve experiences that, usually, beneath these circumstances, along with his peak and weight, that he might have surfaced between 14 and 20 days. That is the 14th day, so we have been actually anticipating anytime quickly to search out him,” Drake mentioned.

“So we have been in the appropriate spot. It’s simply unlucky,” the chief added.

Pressure was final seen on March 8 at 9:52 p.m. on Homosexual Avenue after consuming downtown, based on a police division social media post.

“The bartender mentioned he had been overserved,” Pressure’s stepfather, Chris Whiteid, informed CNN affiliate WZTV. “He was attempting to pay his tab.”

Pressure’s financial institution card had been discovered on an embankment between Homosexual Avenue and the Cumberland River, Nashville police said Sunday.

On Monday, the division launched bodycam video of an encounter Pressure had with a police officer the evening he disappeared.

The video confirmed “Pressure’s transient trade of greetings with Officer Reginald Younger on Homosexual Avenue, south of the Woodland Avenue bridge,” the division mentioned.

“Riley didn’t seem distressed. Officer Younger was there on a automobile housebreaking name and remained on that portion of Homosexual Avenue for 45 minutes. No video has been found that reveals Riley away from Homosexual Avenue after the 9:52 p.m. timeframe,” based on the social media put up.

Police beforehand launched surveillance video exhibiting Pressure carrying a two-tone shirt, crossing a avenue at 9:47 p.m. The world was searched by floor and helicopter.

Although Pressure’s mobile phone was off by the point police have been in search of him, Verizon Wi-fi mentioned the final recognized location of the cellphone was lower than a mile from a cell tower situated at 19 Oldham Avenue, based on a police report. Police mentioned they searched that space with out success.

Bryan mentioned in an Instagram put up final week that he was praying for Pressure’s secure return.

Luke’s 32 Bridge informed CNN in an announcement that Pressure was served one alcoholic drink and two waters throughout his time on the bar.

“At 9:38 p.m., our safety group decided primarily based on our conduct requirements to escort him from the venue via our Broadway exit on the entrance of our constructing,” the assertion learn, including that Pressure was adopted down the steps by a member of his celebration, who didn’t go away the bar and returned upstairs.

The Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage Fee mentioned in an announcement it’s investigating.

“There aren’t any particular guidelines or statutes that governs escorting out intoxicated patrons from their companies or offering help in getting somebody dwelling,” Aaron Rummage, the fee’s director of laws, coverage and communication, mentioned within the assertion.

“Nonetheless, state regulation prohibits serving alcoholic drinks to somebody who’s visibly intoxicated. A violation is a category A misdemeanor. The TABC has opened an investigation into this matter to see if any violations have occurred.”

Pressure was in Nashville attending a non-public occasion, the College of Missouri mentioned in an announcement, including that college officers have been in contact along with his household and Nashville authorities.

Pressure’s stepfather had mentioned the disappearance is the household’s worst nightmare.

“He talks to his mother three or 4 instances a day,” he informed WZTV. “For him to go this lengthy with out speaking is just not regular by any means.”

“He’s my child,” Pressure’s mom, Michelle Whiteid, informed the station.

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