Case of Man Thought to Have Been Brutally Killed by Bear Now Being Investigated as a Homicide
The death of a Montana man, first reported to authorities as a possible bear attack, has now been classified as a murder. Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, of Belgrade, Montana, was discovered dead in his tent on Saturday,
Montana authorities searching for killer as death reported as bear attack now investigated as 'brutal' murder
After a friend reported that Dustin Kjersem may have died from a bear attack last Saturday, Montana authorities confirmed he was "brutally" murdered, but have yet to find a suspect.
Montana man reported to be killed in bear attack died by homicide in 'a vicious attack'
The victim, identified as Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, was found dead in a tent, about 2.5 miles up Moose Creek Road, north of Big Sky.
Man's death was believed to be a bear attack - but now police think it was 'vicious' murder
Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, was initially believed to have been killed by a bear, but a police investigation found he was in fact the victim of a brutal homicide
Man's death initially reported as bear attack investigated as ‘vicious' homicide
Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent on Oct. 12. He died after sustaining multiple chop wounds and his death has been ruled a homicide, officials said.
911 caller reports bear killed a camper, but it was actually a homicide, MT cops say
A 911 caller discovered a 35-year-old dead in his tent and reported it as a bear attack, Montana deputies said. Deputies are instead investigating Dustin Mitchell Kjersem’s death as a homicide, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office said in an Oct. 15 news release.
Suspected homicide in Gallatin Canyon possibly made to look like bear attack
On Saturday, it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office as a suspected bear attack, Springer said, but a Fish, Wildlife and Parks official who came to the scene did not
Reported bear attack on Montana camper turns out to be brutal homicide
Dustin Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds," including to his skull, an autopsy revealed. His killer has not been found.
Montana authorities investigating 'brutal' murder first reported as bear attack
Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead from a "vicious" attack while camping near Big Sky, Montana, last Saturday. No suspect is in custody. (Credit: Gallatin County Sheriff's Office)
Man’s death originally reported as bear attack was actually ‘vicious’ murder, Montana sheriff says
A man’s death that was previously reported as a bear attack is now being investigated by Montana authorities as a homicide. On Oct. 12, the body of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem of Belgrade was discovered inside a tent in the wilderness north of Big Sky in Gallatin County.
Camper’s death was initially thought to be a bear attack. It was actually a brutal homicide
Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said he does not know if there is currently an active threat to the public
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911 caller reports bear killed a camper, but it was actually a homicide, cops say
A Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks officer went to the area to investigate and “did not find any signs of bear activity at the scene,” deputies said.