Marco Daniel Rusterholz, 49, of Goodwood, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Joshua Newman and Angela Hallam in August 2012.

The couple's bodies were found partially burnt and containing stab wounds in their Pioneer Parade home.

David Ronald Morgan, 55 , who has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to murder Ms Hallam, also appeared in court via video today.

Their matters were adjourned to June 10.