Missing 1923 Actor Cole Brings Plenty Found Dead
A 1923 actor who’d gone missing shortly after being involved in an alleged domestic violence incident has been found dead.
Per a statement from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas, Cole Brings Plenty’s body was discovered in a wooded area on Friday after a person noticed an unoccupied vehicle nearby and notified authorities. The exact cause of death has not yet been revealed.
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Cole’s father Joe confirmed the news in a statement shared by Cole’s uncle and Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty on Instagram: “I am deeply saddened to confirm that my son, Cole, has been found and is no longer with us. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts you sent for Cole. We would also like to thank everyone who came to walk beside us as we searched for my son and provided the resources we needed to expand our search areas. I learned this week how many people knew the goodness in Cole’s heart and loved him. During this incredibly difficult time, we ask for privacy as we process our grief and figure out how we move forward. Please know we appreciate you and appreciate your understanding.”
Cole Brings Plenty was a suspect after allegedly being involved in a domestic violence incident on March 31. “Officers responded to reports of a female screaming for help, but the suspect fled before officers arrived,” the Lawrence, Kansas police department said in an April 2 statement on its Facebook page. “The investigation identified Brings Plenty and traffic cameras showed him leaving the city immediately after the incident, traveling southbound on 59 Highway.”
Cole Brings Plenty’s family had posted to social media about his disappearance, noting that the 27-year-old actor had last been seen driving a white Ford Explorer and that his cell phone had been turned off.
TVLine has reached out to Paramount+ for comment.
In addition to playing 1923‘s Pete Plenty Clouds, Cole Brings Plenty’s TV credits include Tall Tales of Jim Bridger and Into the Wild Frontier.
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