BOZEMAN — The trial continued on Wednesday for alleged killer Darren Abbey, who is accused of brutally murdering a Belgrade man in October 2024 at a Big Sky area campsite.

Wednesday’s testimony included a deputy coroner, who testified that the killing of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem did not appear to be a bear attack as initially thought. Also, a medical examiner who described Kjersem’s injuries as consistent with an axe or machete, and a criminal investigator who collected blood and photographs from the scene.

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As to details about the case:

In October of 2024, Dustin Kjersem of Belgrade was viciously murdered at a Moose Creek campsite near Big Sky. Now, his alleged killer, Darren Abbey, is on trial for deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence.

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