bear attack, Montana

Suspect identified in homicide that was initially reported as a possible bear attack
A suspect has been identified in connection with the killing of a man at a Montana campsite whose death was initially reported by a 911 caller as a possible bear attack, authorities said. A friend found 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem dead in a tent on Oct. 12 ...
Reported bear attack on Montana camper turns out to be brutal homicide
Dustin Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds," including to his skull, an autopsy revealed. His killer has not been found.
Montana man reported to be killed in bear attack died by homicide in 'a vicious attack'
The victim, identified as Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, was found dead in a tent, about 2.5 miles up Moose Creek Road, north of Big Sky.
Montana man reported to be killed in bear attack died by homicide in 'heinous way'
When investigators responded, a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks agent with expertise in bear attacks didn't find any signs of bear activity at the scene. That's when investigators began treating it as a homicide, which was further confirmed by an autopsy.
Suspect Identified in Death of Montana Man Initially Thought to Have Been Killed by Bear
A suspect is in custody over the death of a Montana man who was initially believed to have been killed in his tent by a bear. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a release that they had "identified a suspect" after the body of Dustin Kjersem,
Bear attack or murder? Bizarre 911 call leads to manhunt in Tennessee
A manhunt was underway Monday for a slaying suspect who police say used a fake identity when he made a bogus 911 call.
Killer fakes bear attack to cover up hiker’s murder but phony 911 call, stolen ID expose bizarre plot: cops
A Tennessee man is accused of murdering someone in the woods and trying to pass it off as a bear attack in a bizarre plot to ...
Monroe County murder suspect made up story about bear attack to investigators, sheriff’s office says
The suspect claimed he had fallen off a cliff after being chased by a bear, but it was later determined he was lying about ...
Man called 911 to claim he’d fallen off a cliff while fleeing a bear attack. Now he’s wanted for murder
A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for a suspect who authorities say called 911 claiming he had fallen off a cliff while ...
Murder suspect on the loose as quiet mountain town rocked by hiker's slaying staged as bear attack
Police believe Tennessee parolee Nicholas Hamlett stole Brandon Andrade's identity to evade police. Then, he allegedly killed a man and claimed a bear was responsible.
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Person Who Found Man Dead in a Tent Thought He Was Killed in Bear Attack. It Was Actually a Brutal Murder
A suspect has not yet been identified COURTESY OF GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE A Montana man was found dead in a tent by a ...
Montana authorities searching for killer as death reported as bear attack now investigated as 'brutal' murder
After a friend reported that Dustin Kjersem may have died from a bear attack last Saturday, Montana authorities confirmed he was "brutally" murdered, but have yet to find a suspect.
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Wisconsin boy honored with Hero Award for saving father’s life during bear attack
A 12-year-old boy from Wisconsin has been recognized with a Hero Award for his quick thinking and bravery during a bear ...
Hunter found fatally mauled by bear in Alaska
An overdue hunter in Alaska was found dead Wednesday after an apparent attack by at least one brown bear, state police ...