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Moose Creek murder: How a case that initially appeared to be a bear attack turned into a murder conviction

Daren Abbey was convicted based on DNA evidence from beer cans and shot glasses at the scene and sentenced to 100 years, with no parole for 80 years.

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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 2025, a…

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KBZK broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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