Man arrested for murder of camper originally believed to be killed by a bear.

Authorities have announced that they have a suspect in custody in connection with the tragic death of a camper in Montana. The victim, Dustin Kjersem, was found in a tent on October 12th, covered in blood and initially believed to have been attacked by a bear. A friend had called 911 after finding Kjersem's body about two-and-a-half miles up Moose Creek Road, east of Big Sky. However, upon further investigation, no signs of bear activity were found at the scene.

An autopsy revealed that the 35-year-old had suffered multiple chop wounds, according to the sheriff's office. At first, investigators were unsure of what type of weapon was used, but they later determined that it was something strong enough to cause significant damage to the skull and flesh. Additionally, several items, including a camp axe, shotgun, revolver, and cooler, were reported missing from the campsite.

Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer described the killing as a brutal attack. After nearly three weeks of searching, a suspect has finally been identified. The individual is currently in custody on unrelated charges and is cooperating with detectives. The sheriff's office has recovered evidence that was previously identified, thanks to the suspect's cooperation.

While the identity of the suspect has not been released, the sheriff's office does believe that they acted alone. They also want to reassure the community that they are safe to resume their outdoor activities. More details and charges are expected to be announced in the near future.

Sheriff Springer expressed his condolences to the family of Dustin Kjersem, stating that their thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. He hopes that the suspect's cooperation will bring some peace to the family and the community as a whole. The entire community mourns the loss of Kjersem and stands with his family during this tragic situation.

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