The man charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother Alex Fisher has been remanded in custody until early next year.
Eric Baden McIsaac Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson
Eric McIsaac, 25, appeared before the High Court in Wellington via video link from Palmerston North this morning.
He is also charged with burglary, possession of a knife and a fourth charge, which is suppressed.
Alex Fisher Photo: Supplied
Alex's body was found in the sand dunes at Waitarere Beach, near Levin, last month after a three-day search.
Justice Brown told Mr Isaac it was inevitable he would be remanded in custody until February next year.