An investigation into the death of actor Cole Brings Plenty has found no evidence of foul play.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office released an update Wednesday after the actor was found dead Friday at the age of 27 in a wooded area of Kansas.
The Lakota actor is the nephew of Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty, 54, and appeared in the 1923 prequel.
‘Detectives, crime scene investigators and the Medical Examiner’s Office have been working diligently with the Lawrence Police Department and the Brings Plenty family. “There is no indication that a crime was committed in the death of Cole Brings Plenty,” said a statement issued by Sheriff Calvin Hayden.
The cause of the actor’s death is unknown.
Cole Brings Plenty, nephew of Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty and actor who also appeared in the 1923 prequel, was found dead at the age of 27 on Friday; photographed in November
Mo had shared a missing persons poster for his nephew on Instagram on Tuesday (April 2), announcing that Cole had last been seen the previous Sunday, “Easter night.”
Kansas police had issued an affidavit for Cole’s arrest in connection with a domestic violence incident on Sunday.
Fans were quick to offer their condolences on X, formerly Twitter, with one writing: “Rest in peace.” [sic] to the missing native: Cole Brings Plenty.’
Another shared: ‘Cole Brings Plenty’s passing is so heartbreaking. I feel sorry for his family as they held out hope and did everything they could to find him. “I hope that a full investigation is carried out and that the family gets the answers they deserve.”
The Lawrence, Kansas Police Department stated Tuesday afternoon, April 2, that officers submitted an affidavit to the Douglas County District Attorney for Cole’s arrest.
Cole Brings Plenty starred in two episodes of the 1923 Yellowstone spin-off as Pete Plenty Clouds.
Officers received reports of a “woman screaming for help” Sunday morning at an apartment in Lawrence, according to 12News.
It was alleged that Cole had “walked away from the scene and was thought to be heading south on Highway 59,” the site stated.
He was last known to be driving a white 2005 Ford Explorer with a Kansas license plate.
The missing persons poster on Mo’s Instagram reported that Cole missed a scheduled appointment with his agent for a TV show, behavior described as “uncharacteristic.”
The poster also highlighted that his cell phone was turned off.
Cole, known for his role as Pastor Pete Plenty Clouds in 1923, was last seen leaving Lawrence, Kansas, in his car on Sunday night, as the sign indicates.
Mo’s Yellowstone co-star Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on the series, also shared the sign on his Instagram, urging his followers to come forward with any information if they have seen Cole since Easter night in Kansas City.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas announced that Cole’s body was discovered in a wooded area Friday morning, according to KCTV5.
The cause of death is unknown and the case remains under investigation.
Fans were quick to offer their condolences on X, formerly Twitter, with one writing: “Rest in peace.” [sic] to the missing native: Cole Brings Plenty.’
Cole’s uncle, Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty, 54, shared a missing persons poster for his nephew on Instagram on Tuesday, announcing that Cole had last been seen on Sunday. Seen in January 2023.
Mo’s Yellowstone co-star Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on the series, also shared the sign on his Instagram, urging his followers to come forward with any information if they have seen Cole since Easter night in Kansas City.
Yellowstone co-stars Michelle Randolph and Kelsey Asbille also made similar calls on social media, urging their fans to join in the search for Cole.
Cole’s father, Joseph Brings Plenty Sr., also posted a call for help on Facebook.
“If anyone knows where my son Cole Brings Plenty is, please tell him to call me,” Joseph wrote in his post. “His family is very worried about him.”
Cole’s sister Belle also posted the missing poster on Instagram. The poster described Cole as 5′ 10″ with long, black hair and brown eyes.
Shortly after the Yellowstone stars shared the missing person poster, the Lawrence Police Department issued a statement on Facebook, identifying Cole as a suspect in an incident involving allegations of domestic violence.
According to the release, authorities responded to reports of a woman screaming for help at an apartment Sunday morning.
Following an investigation that identified Plenty as a suspect, traffic cameras showed him leaving town immediately after the incident.
Additionally, police stated they had probable cause for his arrest and issued an alert to area agencies.
Cole is seen here on the far right in his latest Instagram post from November 2023; seen with her siblings Seth, Brett and Belle
Cole (middle) wrote on Instagram in November 2023: ‘Red Nation Film Festival, met the amazing cast of Bones of Crows’
Cole captioned this photo on Instagram in April 2023: ‘Aho! #1923 #1883 #yellowstone’
Mo Brings Plenty, far left, as Rainwater’s driver, Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater, Hauser as Rip Wheeler, Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone
However, due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, authorities refrained from revealing further details about the incident.
The statement mentioned that no additional information would be provided.
Additionally, police mentioned that Cole’s family has been in contact with authorities, expressing concern and reporting him as a missing person.
In addition to 1923, Brings Plenty appeared in two INSP channel series: Into the Wild Frontier and The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger.