Rickie Michael Tregaskis appeared before Commissioner Julian Clyde-Smith, sitting with Jurats Charles Blampied and Elizabeth Dulake, in the Royal Court yesterday afternoon.
He stands accused of the murder of Barbara Mary Griffin on 2 August 1990 in the Parish of St. Saviour.
Mr Tregaskis is also charged with the attempted murder of Emma Maria Elvina Anton in St. Saviour on the same date.
He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The Solicitor General appeared for the prosecution.
Mr Tregaskis, who was not legally represented, will next appear in the Royal Court on 10 December.