Arrest Made - Dustin Kjersem, 35, killed while camping, 911 caller thought bear attack, sheriff says murder, Oct. 12, 2024

[Niner]

From what I have searched, there was no physical hearing for DA on 11-15. There were new charging documents filed, which have been referenced in local news reports. New details in Moose Creek murder investigation: Twin's DNA, photos helped capture alleged killer

Next hearing is Nov 26, 9 am
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Thank you! Can I put you down as my "go to" person for court dates? TIA!

 

[georgiajean]

Thank you! Can I put you down as my "go to" person for court dates? TIA!

Sure, now that I finally figured out how to use the Gallatin website. It had stymied me until today it finally gave me what I wanted!
unfortunately, no charging documents have been filed, though the local media has copies.

 

[Deleted member 296739]

Sure, now that I finally figured out how to use the Gallatin website. It had stymied me until today it finally gave me what I wanted!
unfortunately, no charging documents have been filed, though the local media has copies.

Thank you @georgiajean

 

[Charlot123]

Or in North Dakota, Alberta, British Columbia for that matter.

Definitely NE Oregon, Eastern Washington (especially disappearances in reservation areas), Idaho, its pubs have lots of conversationalists in his style, part of BC but way more so, Alberta (I don’t know if a professional felon has a passport, but enhanced drivers license might be easier to obtain). He likes quiet places without many people? All of MT borders then. I am looking at Route 2, it is long but a very specific place for hunters. Maybe even Western Dakotas. He may be one of these.

 

[Deleted member 296739]

Sure, now that I finally figured out how to use the Gallatin website. It had stymied me until today it finally gave me what I wanted!
unfortunately, no charging documents have been filed, though the local media has copies.

Sometimes the local sheriff website will have links forms to fill out to get charges documents and arrest warrants

 

[Charlot123]

I believe an argument ensued, probably political in nature. Perhaps Dustin tried to get him to leave. I am sure Dustin realized shortly into their conversation that the guy was a Nazi racist. I do not think he noticed the Nazi necklace at first meet and tatts must have been covered by clothing. I just can't see Dustin inviting a Nazi skinhead in for a beer. DK sounds like a really good person. Anyways, DA became enraged at what he perceived an offense in his disturbed mind. I do not think DK was asleep. DA was enraged. IMO the robbery was an afterthought. Because as we all know, criminals are opportunists.

Sadly, I think it could have been simpler. He is a predator and a chronic convict.

 

[RedHaus]

Definitely NE Oregon, Eastern Washington (especially disappearances in reservation areas), Idaho, its pubs have lots of conversationalists in his style, part of BC but way more so, Alberta (I don’t know if a professional felon has a passport, but enhanced drivers license might be easier to obtain). He likes quiet places without many people? All of MT borders then. I am looking at Route 2, it is long but a very specific place for hunters. Maybe even Western Dakotas. He may be one of these.

And as I opined ^^^...

We have data posted here that may put DA in Oregon 2004/5, apparently having moved from Reno after the apartment he shared with Holten was raided by the FBI.

Couple that with an unsolved 2005 homicide case at a remote campsite in Oregon @RickshawFan posted, and I wonder... Do these dots connect?

I submitted this to a detective at the Gallilatin County Sheriff's Office, FWIW.

IMO.

 

[Niner]

Sure, now that I finally figured out how to use the Gallatin website. It had stymied me until today it finally gave me what I wanted!
unfortunately, no charging documents have been filed, though the local media has copies.

Oh good & Thank you!

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, November 26th:
*Initial Appearance Hearing (@ 9am MT) - MT - *Dustin Mitchell Kjersem (36) was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 & was found dead in his tent on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 along Moose Creek Road north of Big Sky, MT. - *Daren Christopher Abbey (41) arrested 10/24/24 (unrelated charges [parole violation]) & charged (11/1/24) with deliberate homicide & 2 counts of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Originally bond denied. Bond set at $1.5M (11/1/24). Gallatin County
Judge Peter B. Ohman presiding.
Case & Court info from 10/25/24 thru 11/1/24 reference post #499 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...heriff-says-murder-oct-12-2024.726290/page-25
11/15/24 Update: Re charging documents: Two shot glasses with residue believed to be Tequila were found. Multiple beer cans & bottles scattered around the site. Beer cans from inside the tent were used to collect DNA samples. Oct 25, the results on the DNA were returned. At the same time, tips had come in about a "skinhead dude" & they collected video evidence from Big Sky Resort. Images matched DA's driver's ID. The explanation of self defense that DA gave: DA says he & DK were hanging out inside the tent when DA's dog hopped on to DK's air mattress, leaving muddy paw prints. DA claims DK threatened that he was going to shoot him & kill his dog. DA says that's when he killed DK. Prosecutors say this story does not add up. Next initial appearance hearing on 11/26/24 @ 9am.

 

[arielilane]

I dont believe this article has been posted.

Moose Creek murder: twin's DNA, photos helped capture suspect

New information has been released in the case of Daren Christopher Abbey, accused of killing Dustin Kjersem of Belgrade in the Moose Creek area near Big Sky in October 2024.

www.krtv.com

Posted 9:40 PM, Nov 15, 2024 and last updated 11:29 AM, Nov 16, 2024

 

[georgiajean]

Recent activity on case. Most notable is yesterday the public defender gave notice of reassignment. FullCourt Enterprise - Login

 

[arielilane]

Link provides a timeline of information, including documents.

Daren Abbey appeared in the Gallatin County Montana District Court today to enter his plea in the case against him in the murder of Dustin Kjersem.

Abbey pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His bail continues at $1,500,000.
The next hearing is set for February 18, 2025.

Daren Abbey pleads not guilty in Big Sky homicide

UPDATE: November 26 at 1:55 p.m.

www.kulr8.com

11/26/2024

 

[Niner]

Link provides a timeline of information, including documents.

Daren Abbey appeared in the Gallatin County Montana District Court today to enter his plea in the case against him in the murder of Dustin Kjersem.

Abbey pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His bail continues at $1,500,000.
The next hearing is set for February 18, 2025.

Daren Abbey pleads not guilty in Big Sky homicide

UPDATE: November 26 at 1:55 p.m.

www.kulr8.com

11/26/2024

Unfortunately this article is not available in the EU - is there a time & "what" the next hearing is about? TIA!

 

[RedHaus]

Maybe this article is more accessible.

DA: "I definitely plead not guilty. Dustin Kjersem tried to kill me,..."

 

[georgiajean]

Photo from hearing:

MSN

Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, told District Court Judge Peter Ohman on Tuesday: “I definitely plead not guilty. Dustin Kjersem tried to kill me,” the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported. He also pleaded not guilty to tampering with evidence.

Abbey said he did not report the fight because he had a felony record. He acknowledged taking a cooler of beer and guns from the crime scene and then returning the next day to look for a beanie he believed he might have left there. He told investigators he also took two cellphones and items out of Kjersem's truck, charging documents say.

 

[mickey2942]

Self defense? We only have the perpetrator story. I am not inclined to believe his version of events.

 

[arielilane]

Maybe this article is more accessible.

DA: "I definitely plead not guilty. Dustin Kjersem tried to kill me,..."

This link didn't work for me.

 

[arielilane]

Unfortunately this article is not available in the EU - is there a time & "what" the next hearing is about? TIA!

Wasn't able to get a time, but apparently a bond hearing was reserved during last Tuesday's hearing. jmo

@georgiajean, any info from the county's site?

 

[RedHaus]

This link didn't work for me.

Let's try this one... has same DA quote:

"I definitely plead not guilty. Dustin Kjersem tried to kill me,..."

Self-described white supremacist charged in Montana camper's brutal killing claims victim "tried to kill me"

Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[mickey2942]

Well, he has nothing to lose to drag this out as long as possible. They could go Death Penalty, or life in prison without parole.

Patricia Batts sentenced for the murder of her 12-year-old grandson, Alex Hurley, in West Yellowstone

Patricia Batts was sentenced to life in prison for deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Alex Hurley in February 2020.

www.kbzk.com

This took three years to go through the final details. So, I guess this may not take quite as long, as the murder in this case, was right before Covid-19.