Woman jailed for life for murdering sister and stealing her Rolex
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Nancy Pexton has been sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison for the murder of her sister Jennifer Abbott in a London flat in June 2025. Pexton stabbed Abbott 10 times, taped her mouth with gaffer tape, and stole her Rolex watch, which was later found in Pexton's possession. The judge noted the ferocity of the attack and Pexton's lack of remorse, citing jealousy over her sister's financial stability as a motive.
- ▪Nancy Pexton was convicted of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott in Camden, London on 10 June 2025.
- ▪Abbott was stabbed 10 times, had her mouth taped shut, and was left dead in her flat for three days.
- ▪Pexton stole Abbott's gold Rolex watch, a gift from her son, which was recovered from Pexton's bag in hospital.
- ▪The body was discovered after a neighbor broke into the flat following concerns about the absence of Abbott's dog's barking.
- ▪Judge Anuja Dhir sentenced Pexton to life with a 22-year minimum term, citing premeditation and callous behavior.
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After stabbing her sister 10 times Nancy Pexton took her Rolex watch. Photograph: Metropolitan Police/PAView image in fullscreenAfter stabbing her sister 10 times Nancy Pexton took her Rolex watch. Photograph: Metropolitan Police/PACrime22-year jail term for woman who murdered her sister in LondonJudge tells 70-year-old Nancy Pexton she showed no remorse for the ferocious attack on Jennifer AbbottJamie GriersonFri 1 May 2026 08.31 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 08.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA woman who murdered her sister in her London flat and stole her Rolex watch has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years.Nancy Pexton stabbed Jennifer Abbott 10 times and left her body for three days in the property in Camden, a court heard.On Wednesday an Old Bailey jury…
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