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Sister 'planned to kill' before fatal attack
10 Apr
Summary
- Accused sent message planning to kill sister months prior.
- Sister allegedly stole prized Rolex watch after attack.
- Defendant claims blood on clothes was from nosebleed.
Nancy Pexton, 70, is on trial for the murder of her sister, film director Jennifer Abbott Dauward, at her Camden flat on June 10, 2026. The Old Bailey heard Pexton allegedly sent a message months prior stating, "You know I was planning to kill you but it was just a thought." She denies murder, claiming her sister's blood on her clothes was from a nosebleed, not the stabbing. Evidence suggests the accused attempted to clean up the scene.
Prosecutors presented further messages where Pexton expressed feelings of betrayal and hate towards her sister, citing jealousy since childhood. Abbott had shared one message with her nephew in November 2025, warning her to "watch your back." The prosecution stated Pexton stole Abbott's 'prized Rolex watch,' which she never took off, after stabbing her sister multiple times. Abbott was found dead on June 13, 2026, with tape over her mouth.
