Help Needed: Homicide Investigation of Dustin Kjersem on Moose Creek Road Near Big Sky


For immediate release: Oct. 16, 2024

We are seeking the public’s assistance on the homicide of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was discovered on Saturday, Oct. 12, in a tent approximately 2.5 miles up Moose Creek Road. Dustin was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Dustin was driving a black 2013 Ford F-150 with a black topper and a silver aluminum ladder rack.
If you were in the Moose Creek area, or anywhere in Gallatin Canyon, between Thursday afternoon and early Saturday morning and noticed anything unusual—whether you saw Dustin, Dustin’s truck, noticed suspicious activity, have footage from game cameras or in-vehicle cameras from the area or observed something out of place—please come forward. Even the smallest detail could be crucial to the investigation.
To share information:
– During business hours: Call 406-582-2121 and leave a message.
– After hours or for urgent tips: Call 406-582-2100 and select option 1 to reach a dispatcher.
Your assistance is invaluable, and all information is greatly appreciated.
Photos courtesy of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.