Sheriff : A source says the 7-year - old 's hands and feet were bound with plastic ties . He will enter a ` ` not guilty '' plea , his court - appointed attorney says . A sheriff 's spokesman says Brunn wore a bullet - proof vest due to the severity of the case . Attorney : Attorney says the two younger half - siblings will return to family custody .
NEW : A source says the 7-year-old 's hands and feet were bound with plastic ties . Brunn will enter a `` not guilty '' plea , his court-appointed attorney says . A sheriff 's spokesman says Brunn wore a bullet-proof vest due to the nature of the case . Attorney : Judge rules the two younger half-siblings can return to family custody .