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David Leon Butzin, 63, was last seen in Bozeman, Montana, on November 10, 2024, and has not been heard from since. He was officially reported missing to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office on November 25, 2024. The delay in reporting his disappearance is attributed to his known habits of going hiking without informing anyone and being out of contact for extended periods. It is uncharacteristic for Butzin to be out of touch with his loved ones for such a prolonged time.

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Last Seen: Nov 10, 2024
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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

David

Leon Butzin

63

63

5'11 - 6'3 inches

180 lbs

White

Male

Butzin was last seen in Bozeman, Montana on November 10, 2024. He has never been heard from again. On November 26, his vehicle was found at the New Gulch Trailhead in the New World Gulch/Bear Canyon area southeast of Bozeman. It's uncharacteristic of Butzin to be out of touch with his loved ones for extended time periods, but he has been known to hike without informing anyone and to go off-trail during his hikes. Investigators believe he disappeared during a hike. His case remains unsolved.

Nov 10, 2024

Bozeman

Montana

Bozeman

5

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office

406-582-2100

01/27/2026