A man accused of killing a woman at a North East caravan park last year has entered not guilty pleas, with the matter to be fast tracked to the Supreme Court.
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Ricky John Williams faced the Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Thursday on a video link from the Metropolitan Remand Centre.
He is charged with murdering Carmen Niklaus at the Everton Caravan and Tourist Park on December 6 last year.
Lawyer Sally Wilson said the matter would be sent straight to the Supreme Court, skipping the need for a committal.
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Magistrate Ian Watkins said he had considered the brief of evidence, which he said was of sufficient weight to support a conviction.
He issued warnings to Williams and asked how he was pleading.
"I want to plead not guilty today your honour," Williams replied.
Williams, who appeared before court with short hair and a long beard, will face a directions hearing in the Melbourne Supreme Court on May 18.
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