BOZEMAN — The man accused of a brutal murder near Big Sky pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Daren Abbey, 41, is accused of killing Dustin Kjersem at a campsite in the Moose Creek area in October 2024.
Abbey is charged with deliberate homicide and two counts of tampering with evidence.
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In Gallatin County District Court on Tuesday, Abbey pleaded not guilty to all the charges and told the judge he acted in self-defense.
Abbey's next court hearing is set for Feb. 18. He remains in jail with bail set at $1.5 million.
