Patricia Anne Riggs' husband has faced Queensland court charged with her murder, almost 15 years after reporting her missing.

Edmund Ian Riggs, 57, appeared expressionless when he appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with murder and interfering with a corpse.

He was remanded in custody until his case is next mentioned on November 30.

Mr Riggs' solicitor Michael Reddy told reporters he did not have time to consult his client "at length" before his appearance.