A woman has been jailed after being found guilty of murdering her sister and stealing a valuable diamond-encrusted Rolex watch. Nancy Pexton was convicted of the murder of Jennifer Abbott Dauward following a trial that heard details of the violent crime.
The court heard that Ms Pexton fatally stabbed her sister, Ms Dauward, during an incident. Following the attack, Ms Pexton took the distinctive timepiece, a diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, which belonged to the victim.
The conviction concludes a deeply tragic case that saw one sibling take the life of another, with the theft of the luxury watch presented as a significant element of the crime. Details surrounding the precise motive were explored during the legal proceedings.
The sentencing reflects the gravity of the offences committed, encompassing both the fatal act of violence and the subsequent theft. The judicial process has now delivered its verdict on a case that has undoubtedly brought immense distress to the wider family.