Woman appears in court charged with murdering sister in north London flat

A woman named Nancy Pexton, aged 69, has been charged with the murder of her sister, Jennifer Abbott, who was also 69 years old. The incident took place in their north London home, where Abbott was discovered with stab wounds. The tragic event unfolded when Abbott's niece, along with neighbors, forced entry into her flat in Camden after family members had not heard from her for several days. A postmortem examination confirmed that the cause of death was sharp force trauma, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death. Neighbors described Abbott as a lively individual who frequently walked her pet corgi in the area, illustrating the shock and sadness felt by the local community following her death.

During a brief court appearance at Highbury Corner magistrates court, Pexton confirmed her name and date of birth but did not provide any further comment. The case has attracted attention as the Metropolitan Police investigate a potential link between Abbott’s murder and a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex from her residence. Pexton, who has no fixed address, has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on June 24. Deputy district judge Lee Marklew informed her that she would meet with her barrister and receive advice in the upcoming weeks, indicating that this hearing was primarily administrative. The circumstances of the case, alongside the familial connection between the accused and the victim, have drawn significant public interest and concern.