Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea near Brighton beach last week have been formally identified as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area of London. Sussex Police confirmed the identification on Wednesday, as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The women were found in the water near Black Rock car park early on May 13, prompting an extensive probe by authorities.
No evidence of criminality or third-party involvement has been found, though detectives are reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing the women’s final movements between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Emergency services were alerted at around 5:45 a.m. after concerns were raised for a person's welfare.
The sisters’ grieving father, Joseph, released an emotional tribute describing his daughters as "unique and precious." In a statement, he said, "No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. Jane, Christina, and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength, and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love."
The tragedy has shocked communities in Brighton and London, with authorities emphasizing that the investigation remains ongoing to determine how the women came to be in the water.