Mo Brings Plenty, the actor familiar to Yellowstone fans and its prequel, 1923, says he is convinced his nephew, actor Cole Brings Plenty, was killed, and that he personally saw Cole’s body. His comments have turned up the heat on Johnson County, Kansas, authorities, as the family pushes to revisit the Native actor’s April 2024 death and presses investigators for more answers.
According to Cleveland.com, Mo said, “I saw his body,” and told the outlet he believes his nephew was murdered. He criticized local investigators for closing the case despite his family’s concerns and described ongoing efforts by relatives to seek a fuller review of the existing evidence.
Officials say there were no signs of foul play
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and local investigators previously stated there was “no indication of foul play” when Cole’s body was discovered on April 5, 2024, according to the Los Angeles Times. Deputies responded to a call about an unoccupied vehicle near 200th and Homestead Lane, then searched a nearby wooded area, where they found a deceased male. Authorities have not publicly released a cause of death.
How the disappearance unfolded
Family members filed a missing-persons report after Cole was last seen on March 31, 2024. Lawrence police said they submitted an affidavit to the district attorney tied to an alleged domestic-violence incident, TV Insider reported. During the search, co-stars and relatives circulated flyers and flooded social media with appeals for help. The discovery of Cole’s body quickly raised questions in Native communities about police interaction and the handling of the investigation.
Family says investigation fell short
Mo and other relatives have publicly challenged parts of the official account, saying that footage and evidence they have seen point to the need for more scrutiny, and that they intend to keep pushing for justice, Cleveland.com reports. Their frustration echoes broader concerns among some community leaders who fear law enforcement did not fully address the circumstances surrounding Cole’s disappearance and death.
Legal backdrop
Lawrence police said they had probable cause for an arrest in connection with the March 31 incident and turned their information over to the district attorney, while county detectives and the medical examiner processed the scene after Cole’s body was found, the Los Angeles Times reported. Officials continue to maintain that their investigation uncovered no signs of foul play, but the family insists that key questions are still unanswered.
Relatives and allies say they will keep pressing for a fuller accounting of what happened, and community leaders are watching closely for any new developments. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone with information to call (913) 782-0720, according to TV Insider.
