A woman has appeared in court 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, appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court today, where she spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth. It is understood she is nine months younger than her sister.
Pexton, of no fixed address, wore a grey prison issue tracksuit at the short hearing.
She was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday 24 June.
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.
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She had last been seen walking her corgi in the area on 10 June.
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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.”
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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”.
