Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmily PenninkFriday 10 April 2026 01:22 BSTJennifer Abbott was found stabbed at her home in Camden, north London (ily Shanagher/PA)Nancy Pexton, 69, is accused of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott at her Camden flat on 10 June 2025.Ms Abbott's body was discovered on 13 June with a fatal neck wound and gaffer tape over her mouth, and her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch was missing.Prosecutors allege Pexton visited her sister on 10 June, staying for an hour, and was later found with Ms Abbott's watch, which she claimed her sister asked her to look after.Pexton was reportedly covered in blood after the alleged killing and later asked a daughter to dispose of her blood-stained clothes, claiming the blood was from her sister's nosebleed.Pexton, who denies murder, is currently on trial at the Old Bailey, with the prosecution arguing she was responsible for her sister's death.In fullWoman murdered film director sister and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex, court hearsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in