A 70-year-old woman received a life sentence today for murdering her sister and stealing a diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch [1], [7].
The case highlights a brutal crime motivated by greed and familial betrayal, resulting in a minimum prison term that ensures the perpetrator will spend most of her remaining years incarcerated.
Nancy Pexton was sentenced on May 1, 2026 [6], for the killing of her sister, Jennifer Abbott, who was 69 [2]. The murder occurred on June 10, 2025 [5], inside Abbott's flat on Mornington Place in Camden, north London [2], [3]. Abbott was also known as Sarah Steinberg [1].
Court records describe the attack as an intentional act of degradation [1]. Pexton slit her sister's throat, stabbed her 10 times [3], and taped her mouth shut [2]. Following the killing, Pexton stole the diamond-encrusted gold Rolex [7].
The judge ordered a minimum term of 22 years [4] before Pexton can be considered for parole. The violence of the attack and the theft of the luxury timepiece were central to the sentencing.
Pexton's actions were characterized by a calculated desire for the watch, a luxury item that became the catalyst for the lethal assault [1].
“Nancy Pexton was sentenced for the killing of her sister, Jennifer Abbott.”
This sentencing reflects the judicial system's response to high-aggravation homicides where financial gain is a primary motive. By imposing a 22-year minimum term on a 70-year-old defendant, the court has effectively ensured the sentence will serve as a life term, emphasizing the severity of the 'intentional degradation' involved in the crime.
