Montana Man Charged With Murder in Brutal Campground Killing

Montana Man Charged With Murder in Brutal Campground Killing
Dustin Kjersem. Courtesy of Gallatin County Sheriff's Office
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BOZEMAN, Mont.—A 41-year-old Montana man was charged with murder Friday in a brutal slaying at a remote campsite that had been initially reported as a possible bear mauling by people who found the victim’s body.

The suspect allegedly told authorities that he arrived at the campsite northeast of Big Sky, Montana, on Oct. 10 intending to stay the night but found it occupied by 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem.