The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Kavieng Police alluded to jealousy, which resulted in the death of 40-year-old Joylyne Dion.
It was alleged that suspect Andy Noel, nicknamed ‘Master’, had a relationship with the late Joylyne.
He saw her walking home with two men when he suspected her of having an affair.
Between 9pm and 3am, on March 1st and 2nd, Andy and four of his friends got intoxicated and went to see Joylyne at the village camp.
There, police said a small copra knife was used to slash open her throat.