A lady has appeared in courtroom charged with murdering her 69-year-old sister who was found stabbed inside her north London dwelling.
In a brief listening to at Highbury Nook Magistrates’ Court docket, Nancy Pexton, additionally 69, spoke solely to verify her identify and date of beginning.
Jennifer Abbott, also referred to as Sarah Steinberg, was discovered lifeless at her flat in Camden final Friday. She was found by her niece and neighbours, who broke her door down after her household had not heard from her for a number of days.
A autopsy examination gave the reason for dying as sharp pressure trauma.
It’s understood Ms Pexton is 9 months youthful than Ms Abbott.
Neighbours stated they recurrently noticed Ms Abbott strolling her pet corgi within the space with one describing her as “exuberant” and “vivacious”.
One other neighbour stated: “She used to stroll the canine each couple of days. She saved herself to herself, she wasn’t too sociable however variety, well mannered and well-mannered.”
The corgi had been shut within the toilet for 3 days earlier than Ms Abbott was discovered, and survived.
The Metropolitan Police beforehand stated officers had been investigating whether or not Ms Abbott’s dying was linked to a diamond-encrusted Rolex lacking from her dwelling.
On the listening to, the 69-year-old was remanded in custody and is because of seem on the Previous Bailey on 24 June.
