Man denies deadly Mangilao stabbing

The man indicted in the deadly stabbing of his cousin denied the allegations filed against him in Superior Court. 

Issac Gurtamag pleaded not guilty to murder along with a special allegation of possession or use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony. 

As KUAM reported, it was last december when the victim, identified as Mike Tithin, was found lifeless behind a home along Route 15.

Gurtamag allegedly told police his cousin threatened to shoot him, adding he got a knife to defend himself. 

Investigators say the deadly stabbing was fueled by alcohol.