The girlfriend denies that he was with her the night Denison disappeared , investigators said . James Michael Smith , 27 , is charged with murder of Brianna Denison , 19 . Tentative trial date set for February 2 , 2010 . Denison last slept on friend 's couch during visit to University of Reno , Nevada . Police say friend left previous girlfriend 's panties as ` ` calling card '' near Denison 's body .
James Michael Smith , 27 , is charged with murder of Brianna Denison , 19 . Tentative trial date set for February 2 , 2010 . Denison last slept on friend 's couch during visit to University of Reno , Nevada . Police say friend left previous girlfriend 's panties as ` ` calling card '' near Denison 's body .