Authorities are investigating the deaths of three sisters whose bodies were discovered in the sea off Brighton Beach. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were retrieved from the water following an emergency call early on May 13. As of now, the cause of death for the three sisters remains unascertained.
Details Surrounding the Investigation
The sisters lived together in Greenford, West London. Sussex Police have indicated that there is no evidence suggesting foul play or third-party involvement in their deaths. Specialist detectives continue to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.
Inquest Findings
- The inquest, led by Senior Coroner Penelope Schofield, confirmed that medical examinations are ongoing.
- Rebecca’s body was found on Brighton Beach, while Jane and Christina were brought ashore by RNLI lifeboats.
- Both Jane and Christina were pronounced dead at the scene.
During the inquest, the coroner assured the sisters’ father, Joseph Jacobson, that there are no current indications of criminal activity. She expressed her condolences, acknowledging the unbearable grief the family is enduring.
Family Response and Community Support
Joseph Jacobson participated in the hearing via video link to formally identify the sisters. He later described the profound pain of losing all three daughters in a statement to the media. “No parent should ever have to bury their child, let alone all three,” he said.
A fundraising campaign has been established to cover the costs of the sisters’ funerals, having raised over £43,000. Organiser Adesoji Adetoro stated the family is struggling to cope with this significant loss.
A Call for Information
The police are reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and conducting inquiries in the Madeira Drive area. They urge anyone who may have seen the sisters between 10 PM on May 12 and 5:30 AM on May 13 to come forward.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays emphasized the commitment of the police to determine what led to these tragic events. The inquest has been adjourned until October 3, as the investigation continues into the sisters’ deaths off Brighton Beach.
