The bodies of three sisters, discovered in the sea near Brighton beach last week, have now been officially identified. While authorities continue to delve into the circumstances of their untimely deaths, the sisters’ father has publicly expressed his heartfelt grief.
According to Sussex Police, Jane Adetoro, aged 36, along with Christina and Rebecca Walters, aged 32 and 31 respectively, were residents of the Uxbridge area in London. They were found near the Black Rock car park early Wednesday morning, leaving both the Brighton and London communities in a state of shock.
Their father, Joseph, released a poignant tribute highlighting the profound loss of his daughters. He described them as “unique and precious,” sharing his sorrow in a statement filled with love and loss.
“With immense sorrow and love, I honor my cherished daughters — Jane, Christina, and Becky — whose lives were cut tragically short,” Joseph expressed in his heartfelt message.
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An undated family photograph, released by Sussex Police, shows Jane Adetoro with her sisters Christina and Rebecca Walters. This image surfaced following the tragic discovery of their bodies in the sea near Brighton beach.
“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,” he added.
Authorities say there is currently no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, but detectives are continuing extensive inquiries to understand how the women came to be in the water.
Specialist detectives are reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing the women’s final movements between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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In this undated photo, father Joseph Walters is pictured with his three daughters who were tragically discovered deceased at Brighton beach. (Sussex Police)
Police urged anyone who saw the sisters near Madeira Drive between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to come forward.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said investigators would “leave no stone unturned” as authorities work to determine what led to the deaths of the three sisters.
“I know this incident has had a profound impact on the local community in Brighton, and across the country, and I’d like to reassure the public we will leave no stone unturned in our investigation to understand exactly what led to the tragic events of that Wednesday morning,” Hays said in a statement.
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Police guard the beach after the bodies were found on May 13, 2026, in Brighton, England. (Charlotte Coney/Getty Images)
The Superintendent urged privacy for the Walters family in this “terrible tragedy” as the investigation unfolds.
“This investigation will continue in earnest, with Jane, Christina and Rebecca’s family at its center. I would ask that they are given the privacy to come to terms with this terrible tragedy,” Hays added.
The sisters’ father, Joseph, closed his message in dedication to the spirits of his three daughters:
“Though you are no longer here beside us, your spirits live on in our hearts every day. Love like yours never dies. You will forever remain a part of our lives, our prayers, and our memories,” Joseph said.
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