The man, who has interim name suppression, was initially arrested in August on charges of assault with intent to injure and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; however, on October 17 police charged the man with Wilson's murder.
The man is also facing other assault-related charges which were uncovered during the investigation into Wilson's murder.
Not guilty pleas have been entered to all charges the man is facing.
In court, the man stood with his hands clasped together in front of his waist.