Brighton beach deaths: ‘Beautiful light of our family’: UK Three women found dead on Brighton beach identified as sisters | world News
Three women found dead in the sea off Brighton beach earlier this month have now been identified as sisters from London, police have confirmed.Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area, were found dead near Madeira Drive on May 13.Emergency services were called at around 5:45am after concerns were raised about a person in the water near the Black Rock car park. Later two more bodies were recovered nearby.Sussex Police said there is currently no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, but detectives are continuing to make inquiries to establish exactly what happened, The Guardian reported, quoting police.Police believe the sisters may have entered the sea from the beach before getting into trouble. It is thought they were first seen near Brighton Palace Pier before heading towards Brighton Marina.Their father, Joseph, paid tribute to his daughters in a statement released through police.He said, “Jen, Christina and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength, and beautiful lights that filled our family with happiness and love.”“Each of you was unique and precious in your own special way. Your smile brightened dark days, your laughter provided comfort and your presence made life more meaningful.”“Although your time on earth was short, the impact you made will live on in our hearts forever.”Police said hundreds of hours of CCTV footage has been reviewed, while officers continue to trace the women’s last movements around the beach area.Chief Superintendent Adam Hayes said officers would leave “no stone unturned” during the investigation.“The thoughts of everyone at Sussex Police are with the families of Jane, Christina and Rebecca following this devastating loss,” Hayes said.
