2 Apr 2020

Crimes NZ: The 'Pamper Party' case

From Afternoons, 2:38 pm on 2 April 2020

In October 2016, a group of women gathered in West Auckland for what was supposed to be a fun social event – a chance to do their nails, catch up with friends, and have a few drinks.

But the party took a bizarre and violent turn, when Anna Browne stabbed mother-of-two Carly Stewart to death.

The case became known as the ‘pamper party’ stabbing.

Browne was found guilty of murder in 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years.

Defence lawyer, Marie Dyhrberg QC, represented Browne and spoke to us about the case. 

Entrance to the High Court in Auckland

Entrance to the High Court in Auckland Photo: justice.govt.nz