Camping Mystery & Tragedy 10/12/2024 Moose Creek, MT

[@goal1300]

So heartbreaking for the family & friends. As an avid, female wilderness camper, this is very concerning!! Thank you for sharing this twice. Praying for justice…

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

I use to think that once I retired I’d love to go camping. Seems like it’s just not safe anymore. Thank you for sharing more information on this case. I sure hope they find this person that took his life. I feel so bad for him and his family.

[@wandaritter5704]

Dude

[@pi-sx3mb]

Same. Retired 18 months ago and pictured myself just striking out on day trips or maybe short overnights. I really don't have the desire anymore because the societal respect and decency we used to take for granted has just been shredded. Even carrying a weapon doesn't do much good if you get ambushed.

[@tamisullivan8548]

Same here😔

[@gasstationpeanuts1814]

This is absurd, millions of people camp each year without incident, you’re just watching a channel dedicated to covering the few cases where things go awry. I’ve been on thousands of solo camps and never had any trouble, except with raccoons taking my food in the middle of the night a couple years ago lol.

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

Get out there! Lol. Just carry and stay aware. Stay ready. Lastly, enjoy.

[@MomtoMrOreo]

New viewers, please subscribe, Bryan donates and had participated in Search and Rescue. Bryan had a very rough time in the past year with Lyme disease. He still posted videos then. Bryan sounds so healthy today and seems ready for more outside activities. 😊 Let's support his work.

[@bawattsyl]

@@MomtoMrOreo thank you so much for all your awesome support and continued positive feedback! I really appreciate it 🙏 yes! Next year I hope to go out west for 3 months.. I'm not sure of the exact plan yet.. I hope to cover cold cases and also help on any current cases.. (working both in the field) Thank you again! and have a great week!

[@MomtoMrOreo]

@bawattsyl Nice, I live in the PNW. Keep up your health first. You are very welcome.

[@tammyprimrose27]

Condolences to the family. 🙏

[@Annex-x1g]

Thank you for doing this video! This case really is a nightmare:( I would be scared if I lived there.. At least wouldn't want to go camping alone. Hopefully they catch the quilty!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching! I hope they catch the person or people soon! Definitely is scary!

[@tacticalsweater5119]

They caught the individual on unrelated charges, but haven't yet released their identity.

[@yoyomi]

There are some very sick individuals in our society. Some people kill for the sick thrill of it. It's either someone he knew or a random act by a psycho. I pray they find this person. Families and singles need to be aware in any forests or woods and take some kind of protection. I wish our World wasn't like this but unfortunately it is. I send my condolences to anyone & everyone that knew and loved Dustin, I am so sorry for your loss.

[@yoyomi]

@@tacticalsweater5119 I just saw that. Omg.

[@journeysalkebulan]

People are killed almost everywhere in the world so you must be scared to live in this world. 🤔

[@Jennifer-sw6ge]

Just read that a suspect is in custody and has led police to items mentioned in previous press release! Prayers work! ❤

[@ricg.4435]

Amen!

[@staysea71]

Thankful for the police and their experience.

[@YolandaPullman]

That is IF this info is reliable. We hope it is❤

[@elizabethmarshall3558]

Yup. Just saw that in nearby Missoula. He was already in custody on unrelated charges. Thank heavens.

[@markpaul-ym5wg]

RIGHT.They framed someone for it,if in fact the info is true.

[@trutlenemo]

Absolutely HEARTBREAKING..🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelmoritz3105]

Dude! 100k is right around the corner! Congrats. One of my favorite channels.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support and kind feedback! Have a good week!

[@MomtoMrOreo]

🎉🤩 soon!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

@@gumballrun9881look this guy is top drawer. He wouldn’t do such a thing buy subs. If he did it would have happened long before now. This channel has earned every sub I can assure you. Have more faith in some people.

[@terrenceseymour]

KZbin analytics change at different rates from my own experience. Sometimes my videos show 10 likes and 4 views sort of thing within minutes of uploading. Or it will show different numbers on my page to on youtube studio app and even within different parts of studio. I doubt hes buying subs. ​@gumballrun9881

[@janefinley-english1051]

This story is a real heartbreaker. Thanks Bryan for bringing it to the forefront. Praying for his family & justice.

[@bawattsyl]

@@janefinley-english1051 it really is heartbreaking! I just hope and pray 🙏 Dustin and his family get justice ⚖ soon🙏🙏

[@elizabethebbighausen9341]

Thank you for the update and info. This case makes me think of the Australian case of the couple who went camping and were brutally killed by another camper who got mad about the drone the man from the couple had and was flying around the other campsites. It's certainly possible it was a stranger that was either mentally ill (think of the Appalachian Trail killer) or that ended up having beef with or some other senseless motive against Dustin. Like the case of a young man going fishing with his friends; on the way he stopped to buy some supplies and a bunch of awful guys saw him in the store and followed him to where he met up with his friends and savagely killed all of them. I get the psychology behind the assessment of it being a targeted attack, but it could still be a stranger that targeted him. Regardless, it's horrific and tragic all the way around. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Thanks again for the upload and all of your hard work, Bryan. P.S. Count me in on the giveaway, please. Thank you and bless you!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! Yes, it is similar to the case in Australia.. but in that case there was someone camping next to them and they caught up with him fairly quickly.. but still awful:( it was all over noise and a drone.. crazy! Hopefully the person or people that did this are caught soon🙏 you're all set for the giveaway!

[@elizabethebbighausen9341]

@bawattsyl Absolutely. I pray justice comes quickly and Dustin's family can start to heal. 💜

[@coleensouther7152]

I am continuously amazed at the brutality of some people. To snuff out this young man’s life in such a brutal way there has to be justice for this precious family.

[@bawattsyl]

It really is shocking! And scary to think that there are people that can do such horrible things 😞 I hope and pray they are caught soon🙏thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts 🙏

[@runningwater7873]

No one pays attention simply don't go to the woods alone..

[@YahushasDisciple]

While I would not rule a human out, I think you all here are thinking with a narrow mind. There are possibilities that will sound wild, but trust me, things besides humans exist out there. Take a look (with an open mind) into Dogman. There is so much evidence. With thousands of reports yearly. The government, park rangers, military, are all very aware of this.

[@just_vetty]

So sad. He looks like such a nice guy. Rip 🙏🙏

[@a.mie.533]

Indeed - he does 😓❤...

[@KarenSmith-pc8ji]

Thanks for all you do, your work is greatly appreciated. Bet wishes to you and yours.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your kind thoughts 🙏 have a wonderful week!

[@utubetjc]

Thank you Bryan for your diligent work. Blessings brother.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your kind thoughts and feedback🙏Have a good week!

[@janclodfelter2209]

This is so heartbreaking, I hope they find the perpetrators...Prayers lifted for his family.

[@benridge6570]

Thanks for keeping this tragedy at the forefront. My thoughts and prayers to the family, especially to his wife and his sister We live in idaho and are always in the outdoors, so it's very concerning to all. Sounds like somebody with a big grudge. Jealousy, money. It'd be pretty freaking weird if it was just a random Psychopath. Protect yourselfThe ones you love the best you can.

[@nate_d376]

As a side note, Brian, you are really doing great videos now! For the family: our prayers go out to you.

[@DrRachie]

Congrats on 100k, Bryan! Great work!

[@timberdaniels7317]

Hi Bryan, My heart breaks hearing about what happened to Dustin while he was out camping. I really hope and pray that they catch this monster so that Dustin's family will get justice and so it won't happen to someone else! My heart goes out to Jillian and her family, I pray that they will be able to have peace and comfort and may Dustin rest in peace 🙏🕊️. Hope all is well with you! Have a good rest of your week! Timber

[@mackarma2923]

Bryan...I just love your videos! Thank you! You're always so kind to everyone!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! I really appreciate your kind feedback! And thank you for watching and your awesome support 🙏have a good week!

[@helgabruin2261]

Dear Lord!! Of all your videos, this is sadly the most tragic.

[@breadandcircus1]

Has Dustin's friend that he was supposed to meet next day, has been interviewed by Police? Somebody KNEW where Dustin was going to and surprised him killing him. Surely in the middle of the night. Dustin had no time to defend himself. This is horrific. I feel so sorry for him. May his soul Rest in Peace.

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

I feel like it has to be a male lover of an ex girlfriend who did a hit or a random stalker criminal drifter crime of opportunity. Lugging around an orange Yeti is wild, but if it was full of beer and provisions for a hermit...

[@BrendaKay2024]

Just too sad ❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@sunnyskye213]

Bryan, Gallatin Sheriff Dept. has the person in CUSTODY!!!!!!!

[@louleebelle6164]

So sorry for your loss. It's just not safe anymore to camp or hike alone! So many are disappearing or hurt.

[@Farcamp1]

Heart goes out to the family. One wouldn't think things like this could happen in such a remote, beautiful place. Thanks for your hard work in presenting these stories in the most compassionate way possible. You make a real difference in how real people's stories are perceived in a kind, non-sensational, but comprehensive way.

[@bawattsyl]

It really is so devastating 😢 when I heard his sister's interview, it was heartbreaking. She wanted people to share Dustin's story more and get the facts out there.. that was my catalyst for making this Video..hopefully the people or person responsible will be caught soon🙏🙏Thank you for watching and your feedback! Have a good week!

[@Farcamp1]

@@bawattsyl you, too!

[@ALayne08]

Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers 🎉

[@lauraduffy6177]

Thanks Bryan. I so appreciate you and all your hard work putting these stories together. You are wonderful. Rip Dustin. I’m so sorry this happened.

[@louisesilverstein2152]

Just wanted to do a call out for CO-AG. The music is so subtle and in keeping with what you are saying I forget about it until you mention the background music acknowledging CO-AG. It really adds to your content, and has a slightly uneasy feeling to it.

[@marisol6560]

Congratulations on almost 100k Bryan!!!

[@Wendy-bm3fl]

DO NOT CAMP ALONE.

[@bobzelley5100]

Or don't camp with people . The thought is Dustin and the suspect knew each other .

[@Ablank2011]

100K subscribers!! Congratulations 🎉 🎉🎉🎉

[@Firefy29]

I was still thinking about his case and wondering. ;Thank you for all the details. I can't believe the person is still on the lose:( I pray he is found soon!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your thoughts 🙏 have a good week!

[@marywrigjt7614]

Your work and contributions are appreciated. Thank you.

[@Ablank2011]

BRYAN you deserve many more viewers! Make some shorts to get more exposure ❤

[@sunnyskye213]

Thank U Bryan for this coverage! Bless U......

[@erinjane-r-u-kind]

Bryan, you do a great job covering current cases and getting the word out. This is such a scary and sad case. My condolences to his family and friends. 💗

[@karenschunk2192]

This is my new favorite channel. I truly appreciate your excellent work.

[@kathyboyce3277]

R.I.P DUSTIN ❤ 😢

[@pandorasullivan777]

So terrifying, and Heartbreaking for the family. Prayers 🙏

[@annmarieschantz9724]

Thanks goodness they found the person responsible for this. My thoughts and prayers to his family and all whom kne him.

[@kathy4084]

Thanks, Bryan, for this excellent video on an especially tragic situation. I know of a woodsman back east who loved tent camping, but will now camp only in his van. I would like to be entered in the giveaway, please.

[@MaryMoser63]

Congratulations on reaching 100k subs. Well deserved, Bryan.

[@eldorado1244]

Great channel thx 🙏🏽

[@jeneendove906]

Thank you for sharing this. I also shared from Washington state. 🙏🏻

[@marilynn76]

I've thought about whether I'd like to try camping alone sometime, but now.... not really. I feel so bad for Dustin's family. ❤

[@natashamurphy9736]

Thanks for another great video.

[@Victoria-z8l6l]

I feel certain that the murderer knew this man because the brutality of the attack shows extreme anger towards the victim. 🌹 Rest in Peace 🌹 🌹 Dustin 🌹 ♥️🕊️♥️

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your thoughts and kind prayers for this family 🙏🙏have a good week!

[@tlm19628]

thank you for sharing.

[@cathiecollins7320]

Congratulations on 100k!

[@markg3025]

WOW Bryan you are just a whisper away from 100,000 subscribers. Job well done.

[@kathyboyce3277]

PRAYERS FOR JUSTICE !!! ❤

[@germaineprien7691]

What an autrocity for this family, I'm so sorry this happened, thanks for covering this Brian.

[@paulajensen3664]

Scary, I live only about 3 hrs from there in Idaho, but this reads either psycho or someone he knew that knew where he would be, probably knew the area as well or followed him there. Some people commented on the guns he had to just go camping. I'm from MT originally and there and here in ID, we never go camping - anything out in the country, woods, etc without a firearm or 2- just the way it is here. But that being said, this is incredibly tragic, awful! I feel so bad for his family and hope this person is found soon! Thank you for this video Bryan!

[@IMP1963]

Tragic - may he RIP 🙏

[@msc1853]

Aww bless him. RIP Dustin 💙🥺

[@pdxdude6428]

So scary, such evil out there. RIP Bro...😢

[@bawattsyl]

It really is terrifying to think people are capable of such things 😮😢 I just hope and pray they are caught soon🙏

[@violetraquelgarcia5143]

God Bless You Bryan ❤ 🙏

[@neivacosta6490]

Sad, may God comfort the family.

[@craigjones3846]

It’s comfort. Do you also say I seen it instead of saw?

[@karenzilverberg4699]

Thanks, Bryan.

[@TexLogan-du2yi]

Tragic case. It's my belief that evil doers will always meet their karma one day. No one gets away with anything in the end. Here's hoping that the murderer is caught soon.

[@bawattsyl]

I hope and pray they are caught soon too 🙏 just such a horrific crime 😢 reading the details, it was beyond shocking:( thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts 🙏

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

So very sad. My prayers are with his family and friends. Bryan, thanks for all you do, and congrats on the 100K! Well deserved. :)

[@ellenhalpern1882]

I agree with you it sounds like it was someone who knew him. So sad I pray the family gets some answers. Congrats on reaching 100K!!!

[@lynn55885]

Congratulations on 100k.

[@jfj794]

Need to always have a dog who will alert and protect when out like this. Need to be awaken in time to draw weapon and never camp like this unarmed. This is so tragic and most likely someone in the area close by who heard/saw him entering the area or someone who knew where he was going did this. No one stumbled in the campsite IMO.

[@yangthao1795]

congrats on 100k!

[@just_vetty]

Did the best friend tell anyone he was meeting him out there? If so, it could be someone who knew he was alone and knew the friend was not going out there till the next day?

[@sharronunger7053]

Sending prayers

[@SarahSuperFox]

Very sad I hope this gets solved quickly and for his family to heal from this terrible tragedy

[@heatherhancock2546]

Brian, wow! What a terrible happening. You know, one of the reasons I dig your channel is the fact that you reveal these situations in which we can PRAY for them. Prayer is the absolute ONE and ONLY thing that ALL of us can do.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback! I hope and pray that more people will become aware of this tragedy and the quilty will be caught🙏thank you for watching!

[@jasmine0354]

Terrible crime ! May the perpetrator/s face swift justice ! RIP Justin, and condolences to the family

[@superodfx]

Cheers Bryan

[@daylenichols1415]

This is such a sad and terrible thing to happen. I hope and pray for peace for his family and his children who will grow up without their father. Breaks my heart, I have a son about this age who is an avid outdoorsman and I would be devastated. I hope they find the evil person who did this. Thank you for getting it out there, Bryan. And yes, count me in for the giveaway too!

[@MsAqua55]

They caught him w/ DNA off of a beer can the perp was offered by the victim! What a heinous repayment of a simple kindness. Does MT allow the death penalty?

[@TNcatlover33]

Agree with the profilers! I said that from the start too. I’d love to see what profiler Pat Brown would say….keep us posted I have my ideas what happened. I cannot believe this wasn’t targeted.

[@loridavis5699]

Crazy that he has those guns and couldn’t defend himself. Mustve been asleep when he was attacked. RIP

[@bawattsyl]

That's what I was thinking too..😪hopefully they catch the people or persons responsible soon🙏thank you for watching and your feedback!

[@Jennifer-sw6ge]

Sending prayers for a peace and swift resolution for his family and friends. RIP Dustin 🙏❤

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your kind thoughts and prayers for this family🙏🙏

[@mtnshelby7059]

There was rage involved. 😮

[@joannebonin5757]

very sad 😥 Hugs to his family ❣

[@latinking9793]

Hi Bryan I just watched the video about Dustin & I totally agree with you, I think who ever Killed this young loving father knew him & had possibly followed him . From the moment he left from where he was at to the camping site, & watched him for awhile and waited for the right time to sneak into, his camp site to attack him, kill him & take his property for some reason but I don't know why someone would want to Harm him. But I do believe they followed him all the way to his camping site & just waited for the perfect time to attack him & they could have thrown his stolen Property into a nearby river to get rid of it just my opinion my name is Brave I live in California but I do believe they had some personal reason or anger against him for some personal reason.

[@mikes76k5]

Hey Bryan, thank you for what you do. There was another case like this in southern AZ in 2004, murdered bow hunter found at his camp. Maybe you can research that case? Have good day👍

[@rereelovingod412]

Prayers and healing love for the family. My heart goes out to them. ❤

[@dragonfly7076]

what a tragedy, hope they catch whoever did this. He seems like a good olboy all the way around, why kill him. Prayers to his family, so sad.

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

What a beautiful remembrance for this young man. I am so saddened for his family.😢

[@judyroberds9622]

Beyond sad!

[@sewmorelove]

Gosh. Another sad story. 😢

[@aliciasaunders9085]

This is a terrible tragedy for this young man and his family! I can't imagine the fear 💔 in his final moments!! Thank Bryan for bringing this story to life! Nobody deserves to be treated this way. Differences should be settled in humane ways NOT the way of the animals 😢 RIP DUSTIN 🎉❤😢

[@craigrock8444]

Even the cooler is a high value item to someone desperate for money but my gut tells me the items taken were to make it look like a robbery but the overkill says otherwise imo. Sad

[@bawattsyl]

Awful! I just hope and pray this person or people are caught soon! Watching his sister's interview was so sad 😞 I hope they get justice ⚖ soon🙏thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@craigrock8444]

@ amen! Your welcome

[@allenantonio4389]

Well done Bryan....

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏

[@elizabeth415]

A news channel commented that he was fighting for custody for his children's . Rest in peace, Dustin🙏 and prayers to his family, and friends!

[@stacyrich113]

Maybe the mother had a boyfriend…

[@Ryanboy2020]

Brian, as a prior law enforcement officer and detective I have investigated numerous homicides. There are two possibilities. One he was killed by someone he know or this is a stranger killing. Given the fact that this is such a small community and the limited number of people that could have committed this homicide, I am of the opinion that this is a random killing. It's my understanding from sources that Dustin was sleeping in the back of his truck in the camper shell. For someone to climb into the camper shell and overpower Dustin who was a fairly large man, suggests to me that this is someone who is strong and capable. Dustin was most likely killed with his own axe which suggests to me that this was not a planned thing and that this killer may have stumbled upon Dustin and found his axe outside of the truck, most likely by the fire pit or next to the truck and used it as a weapon of opportunity. It's my understanding as well that not many people knew where he was going that weekend which also narrows the possibilities of this being someone he knew. Maybe there was an argument over the campsite with someone and it got heated with words but then this person left only to come back at night when Dustin was sleeping. I make this comment so that anyone who may have been out in the Valley that weekend and saw someone who was acting strange or they saw an argument between Dustin and this other person. Perhaps this will jar their memory. This case is definitely solvable and no doubt the killer left clues at the scene to help law enforcement. This was a tragic and brutal killing and whoever committed this homicide is extremely dangerous and fully capable of doing this again. Thank you Brian for covering this case and all the other cases. You are a great and kind person.

[@RedTileServices]

@Ryanboy2020 a note about your comment this is a "small community". It's not. The Big Sky area is in a boom, with high-end homes being built so fast that it has drawn a huge number of trades workers from around the country, let alone Montana. As a Montana resident with relatives and acquaintances who are included in those working in that boom, my immediate thought was the criminal, if not someone known to the victim, was likely going to be someone working in Big Sky. And that proved true.

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Bryan! They have the killer in custody! Hallelujah!!

[@mandywarren591]

Diligent not viligent babe. Tanx for sharing. I like watching. Id love more real linked footage tho. Mx❤👍

[@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc]

He was well prepared to protect himself. Seems like more than 1 person. So sad. People can't even go camping anymore..

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

It’s shocking that people in the area don’t know about this case! I’m in MD and I’ve heard about it. It’s horrific. Considering it was an isolated campsite, he must have been followed. Definitely someone he knew. I hope they catch this person soon.

[@bugsy8734]

I Hope LE Is Checking ALL Camps In The Surrounding Areas Including Any "NON LOCALS" That Have Come Into That Area In The Past Months. THANKS Bryan And I Pray For His Family ❤

[@paigekobe]

A suspect is now in custody!

[@juli859]

Thank you for sharing this video. Such a sad story. I hope they catch whoever did this! Please enter me in the fall give-away. Thank you!

[@bawattsyl]

It really is sad:( hopefully it's solved soon🙏🙏⚖️Thank you for watching and yes you're all set for the drawing!

[@timothywilson1493]

A very sad story. I have always loved camping, many times alone. Trust no one, always be armed and aware. Evil ppl lurk everywhere.

[@philwarren3581]

I had heard in another YT video of this case he was recently separated and his kids mom had a new boyfriend. I'm sure the police has geofenced them but where he was murdered there is no cell service.

[@luis33-n5k]

Maaaan, I went camping alone on Mount Lemmon in Tucson Arizona and just about died. This is one the first stories that I saw when I was home recovering. Crazy, someone was out there. In MY moments of survival, the thought of a human contact was actually something I was looking for. Even if your armed bring a dog or something im just glad I wasn't messed with but damn what a sad story.