The sense of California “moving in a particular direction for a long time” and creating “so much division” made Growing Pains actor Kirk Cameron leave the Golden State, joining the list of big names who have done the same.
On Wednesday, Cameron announced he and his family settled in Tennessee. One of the reasons is that three of his children, who are fully grown, live in the state and because he was looking for a place that gave him a “healthy freedom mindset.”
If people are experiencing “serious economic problems and division” and “they want to be around people like they think who are all about God, family, and country,” the actor suggests Tennessee.
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Tennessee has become the home of a number of California “refugees.”
“It’s shocking how many Californians are here. And when I see them in the grocery store, I tell them, ‘Don’t California our Tennessee,’” he joked.
Cameron’s sister, Candace Cameron Bure has also chosen the state over California “for safety and for security.” The list of celebs who are no longer California residents inlcude Mark Wahlberg, Sylvester Stallone and YouTube podcaster Dave Rubin, among the rest, who announced on X in 2021 that he was “officially leaving the dystopian nightmare of California for the free state of Florida.”
Despite having plenty of Californians living there currently, the actor is convinced that Tennessee’s “good wholesome values and, equally as important, good whiskey” make it a desirable place to be.
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Known as the People’s Princess, late Princess Diana was loved by millions. She was a very special person who touched the hearts of many with her spontaneous behavior and the love she had for everyone around her, whether rich or poor, young or old.
This incredible woman rose to prominence upon her engagement to Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and heir apparent to the British throne, now King Charles. From the moment the world learned of her, she was under constant scrutiny. The paparazzi followed her every move, and according to many, their relentless pursuit contributed to her tragic death.
Lady Di was a devoted mother who was willing to do everything for her children, Prince William and Prince Harry. She demonstrated that her kids were her top priority, even more important than royal protocol, by breaking tradition and attending school games where she competed alongside other parents.
On the day she lost her life, August, 1997, she was running away from the paparazzi.
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Her death shocked the entire world, especially her children, Princes William and Harry who walked behind her casket on the day of her funeral; an image many Britons could never forget.
Over the years, Diana traveled extensively, leaving an indelible mark on history captured through lenses worldwide. One of the most iconic photographs of her was taken in 1992 during her visit to India, specifically at the Taj Mahal.
Then-President Ramaswamy Venkataraman greeted her upon arrival, and during her trip, she attended the inauguration of the Taman Special School for children. Meanwhile, Prince Charles was attending a business meeting in Bangalore, allowing Diana to pursue her own activities.
Among these was a visit to the Taj Mahal, but the iconic photo later evoked mixed emotions.
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Built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal was to be a memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is described by UNESCO as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
Princess Diana posed seated on a bench with the grand mausoleum towering behind her. She wore a red jacket, a purple skirt, and coordinated shoes, a look that has been emulated by many since.
Anwar Hussein, a royal photographer who was on-site, reflected on this significant occasion in an interview with People in 2022. He mentioned that it wasn’t the first time he had captured a royal in front of this historic monument.
“The Taj Mahal exists as the eternal monument of a husband’s love,” Hussein said. “I photographed Charles there just before he got engaged. He said to us then, ‘I’d like to bring my girlfriend or future wife here one day.’”
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Sadly, mere months after this iconic photo was taken, Diana was killed in a car crash.
During their visit to India, rumors about Diana and Charles’ marriage falling apart were widespread. Despite their conflicting schedules and engagements, there was anticipation that they would visit the Taj Mahal together. However, as we now know, that didn’t happen.
“We didn’t know if [Princess Diana] would come. She kept us waiting for a long time,” Anwar Hussein told People. “It was really, really hot there. She looked sad, and she knew which way the story would go. She was very clever. There were other pictures taken that day on another bench when she seemed to be contemplating things.”
Speaking of visiting the mausoleum at the time, Lady Di said, “It was a fascinating experience – very healing.” Wanting to know more, reporters wanted her to be more specific. With a smile on her face, she replied: “Work it out for yourself.”
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When this famous photo emerged, no matter how stunningly beautiful she looked on it, was dubbed as “broken hearts” by some.
“That picture of her as a lonely, neglected, beautiful girl who didn’t have anyone to love her back just broke everybody’s hearts,” royal biographer and journalist Tina Brown said in the CNN documentary series The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty.
“She knew what she was doing. And it made Charles absolutely crazy.”
The picture somehow became a symbol of the beginning of the end of the marriage between Charles and Diana, and Diana didn’t even want to take it in the first place.
“The point was, this was during the visit, it was the joint visit with her and the Prince of Wales,” her former security officer Ken Wharfe said, as reported by Express. “The Prince of Wales, understandably, didn’t want to sit on that seat with his wife as it was the temple of love.”
He added: “Of course, the media interest was always on Diana, right through her life, together with the Prince of Wales. This was a big problem for him. He wanted that media attention but, of course, the focus was on Diana, for obvious reasons.”
Princess Diana isn’t the only royal who has ever taken a photo in front of the Tj Mahal. During a visit to India in 2016, Prince William and Kate Middleton posed at the exact same place.
“The Duke of Cambridge is, of course, aware of the huge esteem his mother, the late Princess of Wales, is held in India, and he appreciates the iconic status of the images that exist of the princess at the Taj,” the statement by the Prince’s spokesman read at the time.
AGRA, INDIA – APRIL 16: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge pose in front of the Taj Mahal on April 16, 2016 in Agra, India. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Pool/WireImage)
“He feels incredibly lucky to visit a place where his mother’s memory is kept alive by so many who travel there.”
However, when Meghan was about to travel to India while she and Harry dated, he asked her not to pose in front of the famous building. Have not been aware of Harry’s late mother’s iconic photo, Meghan was baffled by his request.
“‘Do not take a photo in front of the Taj Mahal.’ She’d asked why and I’d said: ‘My mum.’ I’d explained that my mother had posed for a photo there, and it had become iconic, and I didn’t want anyone thinking Meg was trying to mimic my mother,” Harry wrote in his book Spare. “Meg had never heard of this photo, and found the whole thing baffling, and I loved her for being baffled.”
In Spare, Harry also wrote about his mother’s death and how that affected him.
“Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing the night my mother died,” Harry stated.
“I cried once, at the burial, and you know I go into detail about how strange it was and how actually there was some guilt that I felt and I think William felt as well, by walking around the outside of Kensington Palace.”
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“There were 50,000 bouquets of flowers to our mother and there we were shaking people’s hands, smiling,” he continued. “I’ve seen the videos, right, I looked back over it all. And the wet hands that we were shaking, we couldn’t understand why their hands were wet, but it was all the tears that they were wiping away.”
Being just 12 and 15 at the time, Harry and William walked behind their mother’s coffin. Harry later slammed that decision made by the Palace.
“My mother had just died, and I had to walk a long way behind her coffin, surrounded by thousands of people watching me while millions more did on television,” he told Newsweek in 2017. “I don’t think any child should be asked to do that, under any circumstances. I don’t think it would happen today.”
Princess Diana truly was one of a kind. May she rest in peace.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started their new life in the United States after they made the shocking decision to step down from their royal duties some years ago.
Ever since, they have been under the spotlight, something they claimed they tried to run away from as they felt immense pressure from the British media and tabloids. Over the years, they gave interviews, during which they spoke of their former lives and exposed details regarding the members of the Firm, released a documentary, and Harry published his all-tell memoir Spare, among the rest.
All this led to further deepening the disagreements between them and the rest of the royals, burning even more bridges.
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In the US, Harry and Meghan tend to make friends, but they want to be seen around celebrities, as per Hollywood insider, broadcaster, comedian, and actor Tim Dillon.
“I know people in LA that know them, and all they want to do is hang out with celebrities. I was at a celebrity party the other night talking to somebody about this, and they go, ‘these people are just… it’s constant with them,’” Dillon said on the “They Come and Go” episode of his podcast, The Tim Dillon Show, as reported by the Daily Mail.
“She was texting the person I was with there – and, ‘no, you can’t come’. I shouldn’t have even been there. But the point is they just won’t stop, these two. They are just like moths to the flame trying to hang out… They’re like low-grade reality stars that are trying to attach to anything.”
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Further, Dillon claimed that a friend of his showed him a text message from Meghan in which she begged to people to ‘hang out.’
“She is trying to get places. It’s sad. A lot of it isn’t working, and they are rolling their eyes to me, and they’re going LOL, and we are all having a good laugh about this because they’re just a bunch of goons, and no one cares.”
The comedian added, “Now listen, at the end of the day, I respect the hustle, I get what she’s trying to do, I get what they are trying to do, but it didn’t work, right? A lot of people at this party were like, ‘Hey man, you know, we text her back, we tried to be nice, she’s the Duchess, but we’ve had enough, we’ve had enough of her.”
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It seems like the Sussexes have a hard time meeting new people. In the past, they were said to be close to David and Victoria Beckham and Gorge and Amal Clooney, but that’s not longer the case, sources claim.
According to a source speaking with Closer, the Sussexes are struggling with many of their famous friends distancing themselves. For instance, David Beckham was reportedly “absolutely furious” after Harry and Meghan allegedly accused him of leaking stories, with one report suggesting their friendship is irreparably broken.
“Their A-list friends that are supportive are few and far between. Any chance they had of mending fences with the Beckhams has been squashed by the royals; Tom Cruise has clearly chosen to side with the royals, George and Amal Clooney have all but dumped them too, and even Elton John has been too busy to give them a whole lot of attention,” the source told Closer.
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Recently, Prince William brought his son, Prince George, and his daughter, Princess Charlotte, to a Taylor Swift concert after which the superstar posed for a photo with the trio and later published it. Allegedly, the photo angered Meghan.
According to insiders, “the Sussexes believe this is another attempt from William of showing Harry and Meghan they are firmly outsiders when it comes to the Royal family, despite Harry’s attempts to get back in touch with The Firm.”
Recently, Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards.
However, the mother of the US soldier killed in Afghanistan in whose honor the award is named criticized Harry for receiving it in the first place.
“I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award. Some recipients are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans,” she told the Daily Mail.
“These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised.”
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A spokesman for ESPY answered, ‘”While we understand not everyone will agree with all honourees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work, and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”
A royal expert claims that “collecting trophies” is a part of the Sussexes’ “game.”
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield appeared on Talk TV, stating that “the public see through” what the Sussexes are trying to accomplish.
“I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don’t understand what they’re for, than this life of service that they promised us. How many awards did Meghan accept for her podcast that was cancelled and slammed by her own network?” Schofield said as per Express.
She added: “This is all a game to them [Harry and Meghan]. I guess they’re trying to buy the public’s respect, they’re trying to buy good PR through networking and creating these opportunities to collect trophies for their mantle, but I think the public sees through these individuals.”
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The ongoing feud between Prince William and Prince Harry doesn’t seem to be coming to an end any time soon.
Rumors are that Harry would like accept to make amends with his family, but not before he and Meghan are offered an apology for the way they were treated while they were still working royals.
In his all-tell memoir Spare, Harry revealed plenty of details about the members of the Firm, which they didn’t like. Among the rest, he wrote that he feared Camilla would be a “wicked stepmother” and detailed a meeting with his older brother William during which he had called his wife, Meghan, “abrasive,” “rude,” and “difficult,” something Harry called “parroting the press narrative.”
Allegedly, things escalated and Harry described how William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor.”
“He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,” Harry wrote.
The Firm didn’t comment on the shocking claims.
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Further, Harry claimed that following Prince Philip’s funeral, he met with his father and brother but the meeting didn’t end up well.
“I tried to explain my side of things. I wasn’t at my best. For starters. I was still nervous, fighting to keep my emotions in check, while also striving to be succinct and precise,” Harry wrote. “More, I’d vowed not to let this encounter devolve into another argument. But I quickly discovered that it wasn’t up to me.”
Eventually, the two brothers got “heated,” and their father had to step in.
Harry recalled Charles “looking up at our flushed faces,” saying, “please, boys, don’t make my final years a misery.”
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The consequences Harry suffered after releasing his book were immense. Not only the rift between him and his family deepened, but his father made the decision to evict him and Meghan from Frogmore Castle, leaving his younger son without a permanent place to stay while in his home country.
This decision angered Harry and Meghan, especially because their former home was given to Prince Andrew, who disgraced the family.
“Harry and Meghan have until early summer to vacate,” a source told Omar Scobie, reporting for Yahoo at the time. “Initially, they were given just weeks, but now they have at least until after the coronation.
“It all feels very final and like a cruel punishment,” a friend of Harry and Meghan’s added. “It’s like [the family] wants to cut them out of the picture for good.”
“For King Charles, forcing (Prince) Andrew to move to Frogmore solves several problems at once – it sends a message to Harry that, as a private citizen and no longer a working royal, he will never be allowed back to Frogmore,” Quinn told the Mirror.
“It sends [a] message to Andrew that having disgraced himself, he can no longer expect to live in the grand style. And, finally, it means that a suitably grand residence can be made ready for the royals who really matter – William and Kate. Charles is determined that Royal Lodge is the only residence on the royal estate at Windsor that is big enough and regal enough for his heir.”
“As time goes by, Harry misses some aspects of his old life in the UK. Inevitably, the honeymoon period where everything in the States is new and exciting is coming to an end and Harry is looking back at the past through rose-tinted spectacles,” royal expert Tom Quinn claimed.
“He misses his Old Etonian and army friends, many of whom have not visited as they don’t get on with Meghan. Harry is determined to find his own permanent home in the UK, which is partly why he’s continuing his legal action to get the British taxpayer to pay for his security.”
And as the Sussexes seem to be trying to stay put of trouble and avoid controversies, they did create some of their own in the USA.
Recently, Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards.
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The ESPY awards recognized Harry for his “tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport” with the Invictus Games he established years ago. Traditionally, this award goes to unsung heroes, but not everyone is pleased that Prince Harry is this year’s recipient.
Pat Tillman was a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, and the award is named in his honor. Now, his mother, Mary, is criticizing Harry for receiving it in the first place.
“I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award. Some recipients are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans,” she told the Daily Mail.
“These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised.”
A spokesman for ESPY answered, ‘”While we understand not everyone will agree with all honourees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work, and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”
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Royal commentator Nile Gardiner said that the Sussexes “are increasingly unpopular in the United States.”
“Harry and Meghan are viewed as selfish, narcissistic individuals who have launched attack after attack upon their own family and have, you know, trashed the royal family,” Gardiner told GB News. “The Americans are very pro the British monarchy.”
He continued, “She was right to attack this award. And there’s already a big online petition calling for the prize not to be given to Prince Harry. I think that this is an illustration as well that Harry and Meghan’s narcissism does not go down very well in the United States and America.
“Most American people really love the Royal Family, okay. They do not look kindly upon Harry and Meghan trashing them in the United States and does not go down very well,” Gardiner concluded.
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Over the last couple of years, Harry has visited UK several times, and while during his latest visits he met with his father, who was diagnosed with cancer, he didn’t meet the rest of the family.
As per royal expert Jennie Bond, this could mean one thing, that Harry isn’t willing to bury the hatchet with the British royals. “If Harry had really wanted to confront his family and patch things up, he would surely have allotted more time to his recent visits so that his father – at least – could make arrangements to see him,” Jennie Bond told OK!
“I don’t think there’s any chance of William wanting to do so, particularly with all he has on his plate right now,” Bond said of the brothers making amends.
“So, I’ll believe this when I see it, but it will be lovely if he could indeed spend some time, perhaps at Balmoral, during the summer and make peace with his father.”
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Irish TV star Saoírse Ruane has tragically passed away at the age of 12 following a four-year battle with cancer, her family confirmed in a statement.
Her devastated mother, Roseanna, shared the tragic news on Instagram: “When there are no words. After a long, courageous and dignified battle, our hearts are shattered to tell you our beautiful little Saoirse took her final breath in our arms on Tuesday.
“We thank you our lovely followers for holding Saoírse and us in your thoughts these past few weeks. We think of you all today also as we know how much Saoirse was loved by the nation and the effect she had on so many people’s lives. Cancer you stole her from us, the life we had and our dreams. Life will never be the same.”
The Late Late Toy Show star was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 after complaining of an injured ankle. In 2020, Saoírse underwent an amputation of her leg due to a cancerous Osteosarcoma tumor in her tibia, which posed a life-threatening risk.
The President of Ireland paid his respects to Saoírse and tweeted: “President Higgins has sent his deepest condolences to the family of Saoírse Ruane from Kiltullagh, Co. Galway, following her passing at the age of 12. Saoírse’s strength and warmth was an inspiration to all.”
Saoírse had already seen a few of her dreams come true, such as visiting Old Trafford to watch Manchester United play and going on her dream vacation to Disneyland.
In June 2022, Saoírse received a devastating cancer diagnosis for the second time and was forced to undergo surgery to remove a tumor from her lung. The experience of witnessing her daughter battle cancer again was “unimaginable” to her mother. By November 2023, Roseanna revealed that the cancer had spread from one lung to the other.
“Saoírse is the bravest soul we know and her one and only request on hearing this heartbreaking news last night was to put up the Christmas tree. So that’s what we are doing, putting up the decorations ahead of [the] Toy Show,” she explained. “As always we ask you to continue to pray for our brave resilient girl.”
Tributes came pouring in from every corner of the country.
Tanaiste Micheal Martin said, “Very saddened by the death of Saoírse Ruane. I will always remember meeting Saoirse and her mother Roseanna in Croke Park and seeing her beautiful smile and love for GAA.”
Following Saoirse’s appearance on The Toy Show, Ryan Tubridy, who used to host Late Late, became friends with her family. He said that the “world is a poorer place” without her.
“It is with the greatest sadness imaginable that I’ve heard the news of my dear young friend, Saoírse Ruane’s passing.
“We became friends instantly when we met. She told her story, the nation fell in love with her and a charity began because of her and with that she helped enrich and encourage the lives of thousands of children in Ireland.
“A selfless, humble, kind, optimistic and thoughtful child. She was everything we should and could be as a country and her passing will put so much into perspective for so many of us.
“I send my condolences and all the love possible to Roseanna, Ollie and Farrah Rose, a beautiful family whose world has changed utterly.
“I want to thank them for sharing their extraordinary Saoírse with us all.
“The world is a poorer place without Saoírse but I do hope that twinkle in her eye shines on and on.”
Saoírse’s funeral will take place at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Kiltullagh on Sunday at 1.45pm.
May she rest in peace.
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Phillip Herron was a single father of three who struggled with a heavy burden of debt. Unable to find a way out, he decided to take his own life. This photo shows him in his final moments.
His financial situation worsened when there was a delay in receiving a payday loan he had applied for. The waiting period for this loan was five weeks. At the time of his tragic death, Herron had only $4.61 left in his bank account.
At this time, he felt totally hopeless and trapped.
Those around him, including his family and friends, were unaware of the problems Herron faced because he never shared his struggles with any of them.
What made things even more heartbreaking was that this dad had to tell his children that Santa Claus wouldn’t be visiting them that year. In the letter he left, Herron wrote that he believed his children would be better off without him in their lives.
This story is a painful reminder of the need of open conversation, compassion, and support.
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When we face troubles, we need to find the strength to share our feelings and deepest fears with those around us and seek help. That way, we can build a society that supports one another in our most vulnerable times.
We should also be more observant, because there are people around us who suffer in silence.
Hopefully, we, as a nation, would be able to create a positive change.
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Directed by Curtis Hanson, Larry Spiegel, and Mardi Rustam, the 1985 movie Evil Town offers an intriguing glimpse into the creativity and eccentricity of 1980s horror films. Although it’s lesser known and was never a blockbuster, this film does hold a unique place in the genre’s history.
The story revolves around a small, charmingly old-fashioned town that appears ordinary on the surface but hides a sinister plot. The town’s elderly residents have discovered a way to prolong their lives by using a serum made from the cells of young people. To obtain this serum, they kidnap unsuspecting visitors and drain their vitality, leaving behind lifeless shells.
One of the intriguing moments it covers is a photo of the lead actor Lynda Wiesmeier who poses alongside her co-worker, dressed in retro fashion. At first glance, this resembles a typical 80s snapshot. The man is wearing a gray sweatshirt with colorful shapes and dark shorts, while the woman flaunts a bright red shirt tied at her waist and high-waisted white shorts.
What truly catches the attention, however, is the background. The two stand in front of a weathered brown station wagon, surrounded by towering trees, creating a sentimental and natural scene.
Just a glance at this photo takes you back in time and evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for times gone by.
The photo is another reminder of how times have evolved. Take a closer look and relish a charming journey through memory lane.
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22-year-old student Riley Strain vanished on March 8 after partying with his fraternity brothers in Nashville. He was allegedly kicked out of Luke Bryan’s bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge bar, for a reason unknown, and told his friends he would meet them up back at the hotel, but when they returned he wasn’t there. After failing to contact him or locate him through via his Snapchat location, they reported him missing on March 9.
Search efforts were launched right after the report.
According to the young man’s stepfather, Strain FaceTimed his mother on the night of his disappearance and revealed that he had gone to two more bars the same night before he was kicked out of a third. Speaking to NBC News, the stepfather said that “he didn’t even sound like he had been drinking a lot.”
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The mystery had taken another twist after the release of a confusing message sent from the 22-year-old’s phone that night.
At 9:47 p.m., the young man was captured on surveillance footage crossing the street, and was later spotted on another camera five minutes later looking disorientated. This was the last known sighting of Strain.
His distressed family pleaded the public and the authorities to help find their son. “We’re looking for you. We are not leaving until we have you. We’re going to be with you at graduation…and everything’s going to be fine,” his step-dad said.
On the night he vanished, Strain sent a text message to a 22-year-old woman he was reportedly seeing. The text read “Good lops,” which only added to the mystery.
“He’s got several friends that are female, male. I don’t know the individual he talked to at that time,” his mother told People.
Sadly, on March 22, Riley Strain’s body was found eight miles downriver from where he was last seen.
Strain was found dead in a river. His body was spotted by a worker for a local building materials company that unloads barges at the river.
“My company works on the river. I have just found a, uh, dead body” the worker told the police after calling 911 before adding, “I believe it to be Riley.”
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a preliminary autopsy shows Riley Strain’s death appears to be accidental.
Don Aaron, spokesman for the department, said a detective attended the 22-year-old’s autopsy examination, and his death “continues to appear accidental.”
“No foul play-related trauma,” Aaron said in an email. “(Toxicology) pending per usual.”
We are so very sorry for the loss of this young man. May he rest in peace.
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