By David Lohr

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During yesterday's arraignment Sergei pleaded not guilty to the sex charge, and his bond was set at $250,000. He is expected to enter a formal plea to the murder charge during his next court appearance, which is scheduled for October 25.

Following the proceedings, Whitney's uncle, Mark Bourdon, told reporters that the family had a difficult time listening to the details of the case during the court proceedings.

"We knew this day was coming," Bourdon told the Associated Press. "You can't really prepare for it... On one hand, in this situation, you want information and detail. On the other hand, you don't."

When asked if Sergei has shown remorse for killing his sister, Bourdon said:

"That's a hard one because it's so subjective. Has he shown sadness? Yes, I think it's fair that I can say that. Beyond that, I can't say."

Whitney Carlson

According to Bourdon, Whitney's parents adopted Sergei, a Russian native, in 2002. He was 7 at the time. Following the Carlsons' divorce, Whitney stayed with her mother in North Dakota, while Sergei remained with their father in Wisconsin. Despite the distance between the kids, they saw each other on a regular basis, including holidays and summers.

Fifteen-Year-Old Sergei Carlson Suspected in Sister's Murder

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