Woman Jailed for Life for Murdering Film Director Sister in London
Nancy Pexton, 70, sentenced to minimum 22 years for stabbing Jennifer Abbott at her Camden flat; victim found with gaffer tape covering mouth
L'essentiel
- Nancy Pexton has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years for murdering her sister, film director Jennifer Abbott (also known as Sarah Steinberg), 69, at her flat in Camden, north London.
- Abbott was found dead on 13 June 2025 with gaffer tape covering her mouth, three days after being stabbed.
- Pexton was arrested five days later and a diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch was found in her bag.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Jennifer Abbott was a film director also known as Sarah Steinberg. She was found dead in her Camden flat with gaffer tape covering her mouth. Her sister Nancy Pexton was convicted of the murder.
A woman has been jailed for murdering her film director sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward in her home in north London. Nancy Pexton, 70, stabbed Abbott - also known as Sarah Steinberg - at her flat in Mornington Place, Camden, on 10 June last year. The 70-year-old has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years. Abbott, 69, was found dead on the floor of her living room with gaffer tape covering her mouth on 13 June after a neighbour broke down the door. Pexton was arrested five days later, and Abbott's diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch was found in her bag. Pexton went on to claim she got blood all over her clothes when she hugged Abbott while she was having a nosebleed. However, messages from months before revealed Pexton's jealousy and animosity towards her more successful sibling.
Questions ouvertes
- What was the exact motive beyond jealousy?
- Were there prior incidents of conflict between the sisters?
- How did Pexton gain access to the flat?
