Devastated family of Cole Cooper say ‘something happened' as they demand ‘full probe' into missing teen's mystery death

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'WE NEED ANSWERS' Devastated family of Cole Cooper say 'something happened' as they demand 'full probe' into missing teen's mystery death
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COLE Cooper's devastated family have called for a full investigation into the teen's mystery death, demanding: "We need answers".
In a Facebook post last night, his grieving auntie Aimee Tennie said "something happened" to the 19-year-old and that they are "determined to uncover the full truth".
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A body was found in the search for missing teen Cole Cooper on Friday
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His family have demanded a full investigation into Cole's death
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A frantic search for the 19-year-old went on for nearly five weeks
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The teen had been missing for four weeks after disappearing from Banknock, near Falkirk, at the start of last month.
A major search was launched to find Cole, with specialist units, drones, divers and helicopters all called in.
But sadly, a body was found in the woods in Banknock near Kilsyth Road on Friday, June 6.
His family have now demanded for a full investigation into the teen's mystery death, saying: "We are determined to uncover the full truth of what happened to Cole."
And have urged for anyone who has withheld information over Cole's disappearance to speak up now.
In a post on behalf of the family, Cole's auntie wrote: "After five agonising weeks of searching, our beloved Cole has finally been found.
"While we now have him back, the circumstances of his disappearance and death remain unexplained.
"This case is far from over — and we are determined to uncover the full truth of what happened to Cole.
"We are now focusing on piecing together Cole's exact last movements.
"As his family, we know who Cole was. He was deeply loved and would never have walked away from his life. Something happened — and we will not rest until we know what that was.
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"We are calling not only on the public, but on the authorities. We expect — and demand — a full, transparent investigation. We need action. We need answers. And we need accountability.
"To anyone who may have withheld information: this is your moment to come forward. We urge you to speak up now. We are aware of far more than we have made public, and if we do not see meaningful progress, we will begin to share what we know.
"Our message is clear: we will fight for Cole. We will push for every piece of evidence to be examined, every lead to be followed, and every voice to be heard.
"We will not be silenced, and we will not be ignored.
"To the authorities: we are watching. The community is watching. The world is watching. Justice for Cole is not optional — it is a moral and legal obligation.
"If you have any information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant — or if you want to correct your story — please come forward.
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A body was found in the woods in Banknock near Kilsyth Road on Friday, June 6
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Cole's mum shared a heartbreaking tribute to her "beautiful" son
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"This is your moment. Don't let it pass."
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
It comes after his family paid an emotional tribute to the teen and revealed their "worst fears have become reality".
In a post on Sunday night, the family wrote: "With shattered hearts, we share the devastating news that our beloved Cole, who was missing, has been found but not in the way we hoped or prayed for.
"Our worst fears have become reality and we are now living a nightmare we can't wake up from."
They then thanked the community for all their support during the search and invited them to a vigil which will be held for Cole.
Cole's mum also shared a heartbreaking tribute to her "precious" son.
She wrote: "To my beautiful boy, words can't explain how I feel.
"I want you to know how much I love and miss you, and I would do anything just to hold you and hug you.
"You're too precious for this cruel world and I hope you're up there and at peace.
"Until we meet again, son."