Tributes paid to Missing Teenager
Body formally identified as Casey Coulton, from Aberdare
A body has been formally identified as that of missing 18-year-old Casey Coulton, who was last seen early Sunday morning (Nov 13).
Joanne Edwards, mother of Casey’s girlfriend, said he was a "kind-hearted, loving, selfless gentleman".
She added: “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 said: “Officers were called to reports of a body near the River Taff in Abercynon at around 10.30am yesterday (Nov 22).
“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.”