A Utah man accused of encouraging a high school friend to hang herself and filming the act has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge.
Court records show 18-year-old Tyerell Przybycien (pro-BISH-ian) entered the plea Tuesday.
Prosecutors say he was fascinated with death and told a friend that helping her would be "like getting away with murder."
They say he Przybycien bought a rope and tied the noose for the 16-year-old girl who hanged herself in May.
Defense attorneys argue the 16-year-old girl left suicide notes showing she made the choice herself, and Przybycien's role did not amount to murder.
A judge last week called the case unusual and said allegations Przybycien was deeply involved with the suicide were strong enough to warrant a murder charge.
