Actor Cole Brings Plenty, known for his portrayal of Pete Plenty Clouds in the “Yellowstone” spinoff series “1923,” was tragically discovered deceased in Kansas, one week after he was reported missing. Brings Plenty, aged 27, was found in a wooded area, prompting a deeper investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to the scene following a report of an abandoned vehicle nearby.
The circumstances surrounding Brings Plenty’s death were compounded by his status as a suspect in a domestic violence case. While authorities confirmed his discovery, they refrained from providing further details, stating that the investigation was ongoing and that both the medical examiner and investigators were present at the site.
Brings Plenty, a talented Lakota actor, had also made appearances in notable productions such as “Into the Wild Frontier” and “The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger.” Reports from the Rapid City, South Dakota Journal revealed that he was also a student at Haskell Indian Nations University, adding depth to his accomplishments and aspirations.
Throughout the search for Brings Plenty, his uncle, Mo Brings Plenty, a fellow actor who stars in “Yellowstone,” utilized social media platforms like Instagram to rally support and express gratitude to the community for their assistance. Mo Brings Plenty’s heartfelt messages reflected the family’s unwavering determination to find their missing loved one.
Details emerged from a statement issued by the Lawrence Police Department on Tuesday, shedding light on the events leading up to Brings Plenty’s disappearance. Allegedly involved in a domestic violence dispute at an apartment in Lawrence, the statement revealed that officers responded to distress calls from a female, but Brings Plenty had fled the scene prior to their arrival. Surveillance footage indicated his departure from the city, heading southbound on 59 Highway.
Law enforcement officials underscored their identification of Brings Plenty as the suspect, citing probable cause for his arrest. An alert was promptly issued to area agencies, intensifying efforts to locate him amidst the unfolding investigation.
