Montana police are looking for a large ax and other items they believe were taken from a crime scene near Big Sky, where a 35-year-old camping father was killed.
Dustin Kjersem was found dead in his tent about two and a half miles up Moose Creek Road on Saturday, October 12. The friend who found him and called 911 initially believed he had been attacked by a bear, but authorities quickly determined it was an attack. to kill.
“In addition to the information previously provided, we ask that you look for the following items believed to have been removed from the scene,” the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a recent statement, listing. Estwing camp axe, blue and silver, about 26 inch handle; Remington Model 11-87 12-gauge pistol, wood stock; Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum revolver, 4 5/8-inch blued barrel, wood grips; and an orange YETI Tundra 45 cooler.
THE FAMILY OF THE MAN WHO WAS MURDERED IN A TENT IS FEARING OUTSIDE THE KILLER.
Authorities are asking the public to look for a blue and silver Estwing axe, which may have a 26-inch handle, that is believed to have been taken from the scene. (Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities are also asking the public to be on the lookout for an orange YETI Tundra 45 cooler. (Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office)
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“If you see these things, do not touch them and report immediately,” added the police.
An autopsy showed Kjersem suffered “multiple stab wounds, which led to his death,” police said.
A MONTANA MAN WAS FOUND NEAR BIG SKY IN A TENT AFTER A ‘BAD ATTACK,’ POLICE SAID.
Dustin Kjersem was found dead in his tent while camping in Montana. Police described it as a “vicious attack.” (Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office)
The Moose Creek area is a popular hunting and camping area. Kjersem’s sister, Jillian Price, told Fox News Digital that her brother was an outdoorsman.
“He was born in Montana, raised in Montana. We all loved each other outside more than anything,” Price said. “You know, his life of fishing, snowboarding, camping. He was well prepared. He knew what he was doing. He was going out alone. I mean, many times. Many times.”
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Dustin Kjersem’s truck was found after his body was found. (Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office)
A fundraiser Price started to support his brother’s children describes him as a “loving, helpful, loving father.”
Kjersem was last seen on October 10 in the afternoon, driving his Ford F-150 to go camping. He had plans to meet a friend the next day but did not make that meeting. A friend went to check on Kjersem and eventually found his body, authorities said.
“People have asked me if there is a threat to this community, and the answer is, we don’t know,” said Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer. news conference. “We know that someone killed someone in a horrible way.”
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Lone Peak and Moonlight Basin Ski Resorts near Big Sky, Montana. (TMI/Alamy Stock Photo)
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Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area between Thursday, October 10 and Saturday, October 12.
“The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Dustin Kjersem,” police said. “We appreciate the information provided by the public and many leads are still being investigated.”
Dustin Kjersem and his daughter. Jersem was brutally murdered while camping near Big Sky, Montana. (GoFundMe)
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Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident or the listed items to contact the GCSO Detectives Division at 406-582-2121 or by email at detectives@gallatin.mt.gov.
