Why are Riley Strain tips going to Cold Case Unit voicemail?
- Riley Strain, 22, went missing March 8 in Nashville
- New video shows Strain interact with an officer the night he went missing
- Resident says she saw Strain's shirt on a homeless person
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Editor’s note: The latest update on Riley Strain.
(NewsNation) — Tips to Nashville police about the missing Riley Strain case are reportedly going to the Cold Case Unit voicemail.
Sabrina Martin told NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield on Tuesday night that she believes she saw a homeless man wearing Strain’s shirt after he went missing, but she says she hasn’t been able to contact the correct authorities.
“I have not heard from the police,” Martin said on “Banfield.” “I have called. I have emailed local news stations. … I found the Crime Stoppers line. That lady did seem to take me seriously, but I have not heard anything back. She did not seem to be aware of Riley’s case.”
The University of Missouri college senior vanished March 8 after reportedly being removed from a downtown bar. Authorities have been scrambling to retrace his steps in a bid to unravel the circumstances of his disappearance.
Riley Strain, 22, disappeared on March 8, 2023, during a visit to Nashville with his fraternity brothers. (Credit: Whiteid and Gilbert family) 
(Courtesy: Family of Riley Strain) 
Riley Strain, 22, disappeared on March 8, 2023 in Nashville. (Credit: Whiteid and Gilbert family) 
Riley Strain, 22, disappeared on March 8, 2023 in Nashville. (Credit: Whiteid and Gilbert family) 
Riley Strain, 22, disappeared on March 8, 2023 in Nashville. (Credit: Whiteid and Gilbert family) 
(Courtesy: Downtown Smoke & Vape Shop)
On Monday, newly released body camera footage shows Strain’s brief interaction with a Nashville officer on the night of his disappearance.
Nashville police reiterated that there is currently no indication of foul play in Strain’s disappearance. However, Strain’s stepfather Chris Whiteid told “Banfield” on Monday night that their family has become frustrated with the investigation.
“We’ve heard multiple people that have tried to call Crime Stoppers and leave tips and told they don’t know anything about the Riley Strain case. Lots of confusion. We’re struggling. We’re 10 days in. It’s disheartening,” Whiteid said.
