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Sister on Trial for Murder Amid Stolen Rolex Evidence

4/10/2026

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Nancy Pexton, the defendant, is on trial for the murder of her sister Jennifer Abbott.
Abbott was found dead on June 13 with multiple stab wounds and tape over her mouth.
Prosecutors say Pexton stole Abbott’s diamond-encrusted Rolex, later found in Pexton’s bag.
Pexton denies charges, claiming she blacked out and that her sister was in good spirits.
The Old Bailey trial continues as jurors examine the evidence.

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Story summary

Nancy Pexton, the defendant, is on trial for the murder of her sister Jennifer Abbott.
Abbott was found dead on June 13 with multiple stab wounds and tape over her mouth.
Prosecutors say Pexton stole Abbott’s diamond-encrusted Rolex, later found in Pexton’s bag.
Pexton denies charges, claiming she blacked out and that her sister was in good spirits.
The Old Bailey trial continues as jurors examine the evidence.