The entertainment community and fans of the popular “Yellowstone” series and its spinoff “1923” were met with tragic news this Friday. Actor Cole Brings Plenty, who had been reported missing since Sunday, was found dead in a wooded area southwest of Kansas City, Kansas, as confirmed by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The circumstances surrounding the 27-year-old actor’s disappearance had been a growing concern following his involvement in a domestic violence investigation.
Deputies were called to investigate an unoccupied vehicle located about 43 miles from Kansas City, leading to the discovery of Brings Plenty’s body nearby. While the details of his death have not been disclosed, the investigation remains ongoing, with Johnson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson McKenzi Davis committing to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Before his disappearance, police in Lawrence, Kansas, reported that Brings Plenty was last seen driving his Ford Explorer SUV south from the city center after an alleged domestic violence incident. This information spurred a widespread search effort, accentuated by his family’s involvement and public appeals for assistance. Among those leading the call for his safe return was his uncle, Moses Brings Plenty, also an actor known for his roles in Yellowstone’s “1923.”
Moses utilized social media to amplify the search for Cole, sharing missing person fliers and expressing skepticism about the allegations of domestic violence against his nephew. He also raised doubts about the likelihood of his nephew fleeing.
As the search intensified, Lawrence police confirmed they were actively following leads and had been in contact with the family. An affidavit supporting an arrest warrant for Cole Brings Plenty had been filed, though details remained confidential pending formal charges.
Cole Brings Plenty’s untimely death is a profound loss not only to his family but also to the wider community that had come to know him through his work on “1923.” His father, Joe Brings Plenty, released a statement acknowledging the outpouring of support and love for his son, reflecting on the many who recognized and cherished Cole’s innate goodness.
