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Police Name Woman, 69, Accused of Stabbing Film Director to Death

CAMDEN, NORTH LONDON, JUN 19 – A 66-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after Jennifer Abbott was found stabbed at her Camden home, with police focusing on a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch.

  • Jennifer Abbott, aged 69 and who used the name Sarah Steinberg, was discovered fatally stabbed at her residence in Camden on June 13.
  • Police launched a murder investigation after paramedics found Ms Abbott unresponsive around 6pm and a post-mortem confirmed sharp force trauma as the cause of death.
  • Neighbours described Ms Abbott as a polite, kind, and vivacious woman who regularly walked her pet corgi before her death drew community attention.
  • Nancy Pexton, 69, of Westminster, was charged with Ms Abbott's murder and is scheduled to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 20.
  • Police continue investigating, focusing on a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex from Ms Abbott's home, and urge anyone with information to come forward as the inquiry proceeds.
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Woman charged over murder of 69-year-old in north London

Nancy Pexton, 69, has been charged with murder.

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