Missing Rolex case: Woman charged with murder after 69-year-old sister stabbed in her north London flat

20 June 2025, 08:12 | Updated: 20 June 2025, 14:01

A woman has been charged with the murder of her 69-year-old sister who was stabbed in her home.

Jennifer Abbott - also known as Sarah Steinberg - was pronounced dead at her flat in Camden, north London, last Friday.

Police previously said they believed the death could be linked to a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch.

Nancy Pexton, also 69, has been charged by the Metropolitan Police and is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court later today.

Ms Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours, who broke her door down after her family had not heard from her for several days.

She had last been seen walking her corgi in the area on 10 June.

A post-mortem examination gave her cause of death as sharp force trauma.

Detective Inspector Barry Hart previously said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the victim's loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time."

There has been an increased police presence in the area as detectives explore "several lines of inquiry".

Neighbours described Ms Abbott as "exuberant" and "vivacious".

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