Luxury hotelier and sister accused of mother's murder
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Luxury hotelier and sister accused of mother's murder

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  • Jeremy Mogford and Sarah Pickering are accused of murdering their mother, Pamela Mogford, in February 2022.
  • Both siblings have pleaded not guilty and are set to face trial starting November 9, 2026.
  • The investigation into Ms. Mogford's death is ongoing, with limited independent confirmation of the details.
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In the UK, Jeremy Mogford, a 78-year-old businessman who owns a chain of luxury hotels, and his sister Sarah Pickering, 71, are facing trial for the alleged murder of their 100-year-old mother, Pamela Mogford. The siblings were charged in October 2022 with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder, following the death of their mother on February 15, 2022, in Bledlow Ridge, Buckinghamshire. Both have pleaded not guilty during a recent court appearance via video link, and a four-week trial is scheduled to begin on November 9, 2026. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Mogford's death are under investigation by Thames Valley Police, but independent confirmation of the details remains limited. The family has a history in the hotel industry, with Pamela Mogford being described as active and beloved in her community. The police have stated that they cannot provide further details as the case is active, leaving many aspects of the situation unclear and insufficiently confirmed.