Woman charged with murder of her film director sister in ‘Rolex' case
Nancy Pexton, 69, has been charged with murdering Jennifer Abbott, 70, at her apartment in Camden, north London, on June 10.
Pexton, from Westminster, was due to appear at Highbury magistrates' court on Friday afternoon.
Abbott, 70, who worked under the professional name of Sarah Steinberg, had directed films, written books and been photographed alongside celebrities including Keanu Reeves, Dan Aykroyd, Paris Hilton and Kate Hudson.
Abbott with Paris Hilton, and below, with Kate Hudson
Her body was discovered on June 13 by her niece and had been wrapped in a blanket on her bed, with tape placed over her mouth.
Officers said an expensive diamond Rolex was missing.
Neighbours had last seen Abbott walking her dog last Tuesday, three days before her body was discovered.
Abbott's diamond-embellished Rolex was found to be missing from her property
PA
A post-mortem examination, which took place on Sunday, gave the cause of death as sharp force trauma.
Detective Inspector Barry Hart, of the Metropolitan Police, said: 'Our deepest sympathies are with the victim's loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
'Locals can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we conduct our enquiries.'
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