An 18-year-old boy who went missing from a house party more than a week ago has tragically been found dead. Casey Coulton was last seen in the early hours of Sunday, November 13, after attending a house party with friends.
Police received reports that body had been found near the River Taff in Abercynon at around 10.30am on Tuesday, November 22. Officers later formally identified the remains as that of the missing teen.
Authorities have now launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death, which is currently being treated as unexplained, Wales Online reports. Family and friends have also paid heartfelt tribute to Casey, who they described as "a kind hearted, loving, selfless gentleman."
In a tribute released through South Wales Police, Joanne Edwards, the mother of Casey’s girlfriend, said: “Casey was a kind hearted, loving, selfless gentleman. He was loved by his girlfriend Charlie, her brother Nick, myself and my partner Leighton. He was loved by all his friends dearly and was the life of the party.
“We are all broken. I would like to thank The Bakery Project and everyone who helped in the search for Casey. We want him to be remembered for his kind, caring demeanour. Casey, you will be in all our hearts forever and always.”
Detective Inspector Matt Hicks, of South Wales Police, said: "Officers were called to reports of a body near the River Taff in Abercynon at around 10.30am yesterday. Formal identification has taken place and sadly the body has been identified as Casey, from Aberdare.
"Extensive searches were done to find Casey and all potential sightings were investigated. An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding his death which is being treated as unexplained.
“Our thoughts remain with Casey’s family and friends at this difficult time. Specially trained officers will continue to update and support family and friends. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals.”
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