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Montana murder: From a suspected bear attack to a murder investigation

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BOZEMAN The man accused of brutally killing Dustin Kjersem at a remote campsite near Big Sky has been sentenced to 100 years in prison with no chance of parole for 80 years.According to Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer, his conviction was possible due to DNA evidence, detective work and the cooperation of many agencies in Montana.Judge Peter Ohman sentenced Daren Abbey on Tuesday afternoon following a two-hour sentencing hearing.In November …

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Montana murder: From a suspected bear attack to a murder investigation

BOZEMAN The man accused of brutally killing Dustin Kjersem at a remote campsite near Big Sky has been sentenced to 100 years in prison with no chance of parole for 80 years.According to Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer, his conviction was possible due to DNA evidence, detective work and the cooperation of many agencies in Montana.Judge Peter Ohman sentenced Daren Abbey on Tuesday afternoon following a two-hour sentencing hearing.In November …

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KPAX broke the news in on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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