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Cause of deaths of three sisters found in sea at Brighton still unclear, inquest hears

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Updated 29.5.2026
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Jane Adetoro *Sussex Police Christina Walters Rebecca Walters Uxbridge

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May 29, 2026

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The Guardian - World NewsMay 29

Cause of deaths of three sisters found in sea at Brighton still unclear, inquest hears

The cause of death for three sisters, Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters, whose bodies were found in the sea off Brighton beach earlier this month, remains undetermined. An inquest heard that postmortem examinations are ongoing to finalize the cause of death. Sussex police stated they do not suspect foul play and have found no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement. The sisters, from Uxbridge, west London, were recovered from the water and the beach after emergency services were called on May 13th. The investigation is continuing to gather facts surrounding the tragic events, with CCTV footage and local inquiries being reviewed. The inquest has been adjourned to October 8th.

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The cause of death for three sisters found in the sea off Brighton beach is yet to be ascertained.

— Inquest

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A GoFundMe fundraiser for the women's funerals has received nearly £44,000 from over 2,000 donations.

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The inquest was adjourned to be heard on 8 October.

— Coroner

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Postmortem examinations have offered a provisional cause of death as 'yet to be ascertained'.

— Inquest

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Police do not suspect foul play at this stage and there is no evidence to suggest criminality or third-party involvement.

— Sussex police

May 20, 2026

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Fox News - WorldMay 20

Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy

Three sisters, Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, from London, were found dead in the sea near Brighton's Black Rock car park early Wednesday morning. Police have formally identified the sisters and are conducting an extensive investigation into the circumstances of their deaths, reviewing CCTV footage and tracing their final movements. While there is currently no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, detectives are working to understand how the women ended up in the water. The sisters' grieving father has shared an emotional tribute to his "unique and precious" daughters. Authorities are urging anyone who saw the sisters near Madeira Drive between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to come forward.

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The Guardian - World NewsMay 20

Three women found dead in sea off Brighton beach identified as sisters

Three sisters from London, identified as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, were found dead in the sea off Brighton beach on May 13th. Emergency services were alerted due to concerns for a person's welfare. Their father described them as a "beautiful light" who brought happiness and love to their family. Sussex police have stated there is no evidence of criminality and are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, reviewing CCTV footage and making inquiries to establish their last movements. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone with information, particularly regarding sightings between 10pm on May 12th and 5:30am on May 13th in the Madeira Drive area, to come forward.

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Three sisters, Jane Adetoro (36), Christina Walters (32), and Rebecca Walters (31), were found dead in the sea near Brighton beach.

— Sussex Police

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Their father, Joseph, described his daughters as 'unique and precious' and 'my joy, my strength, and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love.'

— Joseph (father)

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Chief Superintendent Adam Hays stated investigators will 'leave no stone unturned' to understand what led to the deaths.

— Chief Superintendent Adam Hays

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Three women found dead off Brighton beach have been identified as sisters Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31.

— Sussex police

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The father of the deceased sisters described them as the 'beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love'.

— Joseph (father)