"You know I was planning to kill you but it was just a thought, I would never hurt you. This message from Pexton to her sister reveals a troubling mindset leading up to the alleged murder."
"You know Jenny, I always loved you from my heart and you betrayed me in every way because you jealous of me all the time since we were kids and your jealousy turned to hate. This statement illustrates the complex emotions and history between the sisters."
"Ms Abbott told her nephew she thought Pexton was capable of anything and asked him if she should apply for a restraining order. This indicates Abbott's growing fear of her sister's potential for violence."
Nancy Pexton, 70, is accused of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward in June 2022. Prosecutor Bill Boyce KC presented evidence of Pexton's prior threats, including a message stating she was 'planning to kill' her sister. Pexton claimed they were close, but messages revealed deep-seated jealousy and betrayal. Abbott expressed fear of Pexton, believing she was capable of violence. Notes on Pexton's phone indicated thoughts of killing her sister, and she allegedly attempted to murder two of Abbott's boyfriends. Pexton denies the murder charge.
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