Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Emily Pennink

‘Callous’ sister jailed for life for killing film director and snatching Rolex

Jennifer Abbott was found murdered (Metropolitan Police/PA) -

A “callous and cruel” woman who slit the throat of her film director sister before making off with her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch has been jailed for at least 22 years.

Nancy Pexton, 70, was fuelled by jealousy when she launched a “ferocious” attack on Jennifer Abbott, 69,  last June 10, slashing and stabbing her 10 times at her home in Camden, north London.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.