Belgrade Camper Murdered Near Big Sky

A lone camper from Belgrade, Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, age 35, has been found deceased north of Big Sky.  The death has been determined a homicide.

Kjersem was discovered in his tent on Saturday the 12th, about two and a half miles up Moose Creek Road.  The person finding him called it in and thought it was a bear attack.

Emergency response included a MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks expert on bears who found no signs of bear activity on the campsite.  That shifted the focus and an autopsy concluded the incident as a murder.

Have any Information on this Violent Crime?

A tenacious investigation is now underway, and your assistance will be much appreciated.  If you were in the area in the last week, or know someone who was, please contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Detectives Division at 406-582-2121 or at detectives@gallatin.mt.gov.

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