Riley Strain’s Mother Emotionally Opens Up During Ongoing Search
The mother of missing college student Riley Strain remains hopeful for her son’s safe return.
Michelle Whiteid, Riley’s mother, and his stepfather Chris Whiteid, recently made a public statement regarding the ongoing search efforts for their son.
“He means everything to us,” Michelle tearfully expressed during a press conference on March 19, hosted by the United Cajun Navy, who have joined in the search for Riley. “Our focus is on bringing Riley back home.”
Riley, a University of Missouri student, disappeared on March 8 during a trip to Nashville with his Delta Chi fraternity brothers. On the night he went missing, the 22-year-old was also seen at Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk and Casa Rosa.
When asked how she felt about Riley leaving Luke Bryan‘s bar, Luke’s 32 Food + Drink, alone after initially being there with friends, Michelle mentioned that Riley’s college friends are devastated by his sudden disappearance.