DNA on Beer Can Leads to Arrest in Montana Camper's Murder

A Montana man was charged with murder after a camper's death, initially thought to be a bear attack, was revealed to be a homicide.

Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent near Big Sky, Montana, on October 12, with injuries initially attributed to a bear attack.
Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, was identified as a suspect after DNA from a beer can found at the crime scene matched his.
Abbey confessed to the murder, describing a chance encounter with Kjersem, who had welcomed him to the campsite and offered him a beer.
Abbey allegedly killed Kjersem with a piece of wood, a screwdriver, and an ax, and later attempted to remove evidence from the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that Abbey acted alone, and the community is no longer at risk, though the motive remains unclear.