Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Sister, Stealing Rolex Watch

A shocking case of familial betrayal has concluded with a guilty verdict, as Nancy Pexton was convicted of murdering her own sister, film director Jennifer Abbott Dauward. The brutal act, which took place in Abbott Dauward's north London flat, has sent ripples of disbelief through the community.

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Bubbling resentment

On June 10 last year, Pexton inflicted multiple stab wounds upon her sister, nine months her senior. Abbott Dauward was discovered days later, on June 13, by a concerned neighbor who broke down her door. The scene was grim: the victim lay on her living room floor, her mouth bound with gaffer tape, a chilling testament to the violence inflicted.

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There was interaction and sometimes anger and hostility between my mother and Nancy; there was resentment seemingly bubbling up.

The motive, it appears, was as callous as the crime itself. Just five days after the murder, police recovered a valuable diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch – a gift to Abbott Dauward from her son – from Pexton's bag. This discovery provided a crucial link, leading directly to Pexton's arrest while she was hospitalized after reporting an overdose.

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Pexton carried out a "brutal and callous attack" on her sister, who "should have been able to trust" her.

During the trial, the victim's son, Brad Carlson, testified about a "bubbling" resentment and hostility between his mother and aunt. Pexton, who denied the charges and opted not to give evidence, maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings. However, the prosecution, led by Devi Kharran of the Crown Prosecution Service, presented a compelling case, describing Pexton's attack as "brutal and callous." The jury's guilty verdict underscores the strength of the evidence presented, bringing a measure of justice for Jennifer Abbott Dauward.

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Despite her repeated denials, the evidence presented in court by the prosecution all pointed to one clear conclusion, and Pexton was found guilty of murder.