Sheriff’s deputies in Montana are conducting a search for an unnamed killer whose act was so heinous that the person who initially called 911 believed the victim had been mauled by a bear.
Dustin Kjersem, 35, was meant to spend the weekend camping near Big Sky with a friend, but after he did not show up on Friday, the friend went out looking for him, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, which stated this information during a news conference on Wednesday.
The following morning, the friend discovered Kjersem’s body inside a tent at a campsite. He then contacted 911 to report what he believed to be a fatal bear attack on Kjersem to the authorities.
However, an officer with the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks department did not observe any signs of bear activity, and an autopsy revealed that Kjersem had died of “multiple chop wounds” to the skull and other portions of his body, according to the sheriff’s office.
Multiple leads are being pursued by deputies, but they have not yet made any arrests. The department has requested that anyone who has film from a vehicle, trail, or game camera get in touch with the authorities with their information.
The statement made by Sheriff Dan Springer, which was initially reported by the Washington Post, was summarized as follows: “People have asked me if there is a threat to this community, and the answer is that we do not know.
” Jillian Price, the victim’s sister, described Kjersem as “a hardworking, skilled tradesman” who constructed buildings, poured concrete, and installed countertops.
Kjersem was also responsible for installing countertops. The statement that she made was that “he was a loving, helpful, and adoring father who in no way deserved this.”
