Murder and Theft: Woman Jailed for Life for Sister's Killing
Summary
Nancy Pexton, 70, was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison for the violent murder of her sister, film director Jennifer Abbott, and the theft of her diamond-encrusted Rolex. The judge noted Pexton showed no remorse for the ferocious attack in their London flat.
How coverage differs
Left outlets report Nancy Pexton's life sentence for her sister's murder and theft, while right outlets sensationalize her chilling premeditated messages and the Rolex theft.
- Left: Sister's brutal murder, Rolex theft, met with perpetrator's cold indifference Left-leaning outlets focus on the judicial outcome, reporting that Nancy Pexton, 70, received a life sentence for the murder of her sister, Jennifer Abbott, and the theft of her diamond-encrusted Rolex. They highlight the minimum 22-year prison term handed down by the judge for the violent attack.
- Right: Premeditated sister murder for Rolex shows shocking depravity Right-leaning outlets sensationalize the case, leading with Nancy Pexton's chilling messages, 'Today, I plan to kill my sister,' before detailing her life sentence. They emphasize the premeditated nature of the murder of her film director sibling and the theft of the diamond-encrusted Rolex.