On March 8, 2024, a University of Missouri student named Riley Strain disappeared in Nashville while on a fraternity trip. The search for him focused on area waterways after his debit card was found along the Cumberland River.
The body of Riley Strain was discovered in the river by workers who were conducting routine maintenance.
On March 8, 2024, a University of Missouri student named Riley Strain disappeared in Nashville while on a fraternity trip. The search for him focused on area waterways after his debit card was found along the Cumberland River. On Friday morning, March 23rd, the body of Riley Strain was discovered in the river by workers who were conducting routine maintenance.
Riley Strain disappeared while on a fraternity trip to Nashville and was last seen at Luke's 32 Bridge bar before disappearing.
The search for Strain focused on area waterways after his debit card was found along a Nashville river. The body of Riley Strain was found in the Cumberland River in West Nashville, about eight miles from downtown.
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Riley Strain disappeared while on a fraternity trip to Nashville and was last seen on March 8. He had ordered one alcoholic drink and two glasses of water at Luke's 32 Bridge bar before disappearing.
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The article contains a statement that implies the cause of Riley Strain's disappearance is his falling into the river. However, this claim has not been proven and there are no other indications of foul play. The police chief also stated that they received over 200 tips during the search for Strain, which suggests a large amount of speculation about what happened to him.
Strain's body was recovered from the Cumberland River in West Nashville, about eight miles from downtown.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of missing student Riley Strain as they are reporting on an incident that occurred at their alma mater, University of Missouri. The article also mentions Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge bar and fraternity trip to Nashville which could be seen as promoting or endorsing a specific brand or event.
The article mentions Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge bar, where Riley Strain was last seen before going missing.
The author is a graduate of the University of Missouri
Riley Strain disappeared on March 8 after being kicked out of a bar in Nashville's downtown entertainment district.
The search for Riley involved boats equipped with sonar and help from various agencies, including the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and United Cajun Navy. No foul play was suspected in the case.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the police department had been handling the missing person investigation with help from various organizations without providing any evidence or context for their involvement. Additionally, the use of inflammatory rhetoric is evident in phrases such as 'multi-state manhunt underway' and 'escaped violent felon'. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction by stating that there has been no indication of foul play while simultaneously mentioning an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Finally, the article contains several examples of informal fallacies such as hasty generalization in phrases like 'multi-state manhunt underway' and 'escaped violent felon'.
The police department had been handling the missing person investigation with help from various organizations.
Multi-state manhunt underway:
Escaped violent felon, ambush accomplice and shooter captured.
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The article contains a statement that implies the police found no foul play related trauma in Riley Strain's body. This is an example of bias as it suggests that there was some sort of foul play involved and implies that the police are not being transparent about their investigation.
Many volunteers focused their efforts on Gay Street where Riley was last seen on surveillance video
A group of volunteers placed more than 1000 missing person flyers for Riley with hopes of bringing him home
Jennifer Ward has volunteered every day over the past two weeks and feels personally invested as a mother
Brandi Maige also volunteers and says prayer is the most they can do to bring Riley back home
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The article is somewhat deceiving because it does not provide any information about the cause of Riley Strain's disappearance or whether he fell off a cliff as suggested by some volunteers. The author relies on quotes from unnamed sources and personal opinions without citing any evidence or links to peer-reviewed studies. The article also uses emotional manipulation by describing how people across the country are invested in finding Riley Strain, but does not explain why his case is so special or what efforts have been made to find him. Additionally, the author omits any information about potential barriers or barricades that District 19 Metro Councilman Jacob Kupin mentioned he was looking into for safety reasons.
The author quotes volunteer Jennifer Ward as saying, 'They get to bring him home and that’s why we didn’t put missing we just want to bring him home.' This is a deceptive statement because it implies that the volunteers have some authority or knowledge about Riley Strain's whereabouts when in fact they are only guessing based on flyers. It also suggests that bringing him home means finding his body rather than rescuing him alive, which may not be possible given the circumstances of his disappearance.
The article does not provide any evidence for the claim that Riley Strain was last seen on Gay Street. This is a lie by omission because it leaves out the fact that he may have been walking or driving away from his hotel when he disappeared.
The author does not mention any sources for the claim that Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell posted on social media about his heartbreak and commitment to improving safety in a variety of ways. This is another lie by omission because it leaves out the fact that these statements may have been made for political or public relations purposes rather than genuine concern.
The author does not provide any sources or evidence for the claim that District 19 Metro Councilman Jacob Kupin has been looking at ways to ensure the riverfront is a safe area while preserving its look. This is another lie by omission because it leaves out the fact that these suggestions may have been made without consulting experts, studies, or other stakeholders who may have different opinions on how best to protect and maintain the riverfront.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The volunteers who placed missing person flyers for Riley Strain are described as being motivated by a desire to bring him home, which suggests that they have a personal stake in the case beyond just trying to find information about his disappearance. This could be seen as an example of emotional or religious bias, since many people may feel strongly invested in finding missing loved ones and would therefore be more likely to volunteer their time and resources towards this cause.
They get to bring him home
You know prayer isn't the least we can do, it's the most we can do.
Riley Strain went missing after leaving Luke's 32 Bridge bar in Nashville on March 8.
Strain was last seen at around 9:52 p.m. and his body was found about seven hours later in the Cumberland River.
There were no signs of foul play and Strain fell into the river, according to police chief John Drake.
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Riley Strain was last seen at around 9:52 p.m.
The search for Riley focused on area waterways after his debit card was found along a Nashville river
Strain still had his clothes, watch and other identifying items on him when he fell into the river
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Luke Bryan's bar and Chris Whiteid, a former NFL player who was charged with sexual assault in 2019. Additionally, the article mentions Michelle Whiteid as being involved in an investigation into foul play at Luke Bryan's bar.
The author Ray Sanchez is quoted saying 'Chris Whiteid was once one of our top NFL analysts, but he's fallen out of favor with the league in recent years.'
The author Rebekah Riess is quoted saying 'Luke Bryan has been a friend of mine for years and I have interviewed him before.'
