The father of Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters has paid tribute to his beloved daughters who he said were ‘unique and precious in their own special way’
Three women whose bodies were tragically recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have been named by police as investigators say they are still working to understand what happened.
They are sisters from the Uxbridge area of London, Sussex Police said.
In a moving tribute, their father Joseph 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.
“Each of you was unique and precious in your own special way. Your smiles brightened dark days, your laughter brought comfort, and your presence made life more meaningful. Though your time on earth was short, the impact you made will remain in our hearts forever.
“Jane, your strength and loving spirit will never be forgotten. Christina, your kindness and beautiful heart touched so many lives. Becky, your warmth and joyful soul brought happiness wherever you went. You were deeply loved, and you will always be deeply missed.
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“The tragedy of losing all three of you has left an emptiness that words cannot heal. There are days when the grief feels unbearable, yet I hold tightly to the memories we shared — the laughter, the conversations, the love, and the bond that death can never take away.
“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.”
Emergency services were called to Brighton beach after concerns were raised for a woman’s welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday, May 13, before the three bodies were pulled from the water near the city’s Madeira Drive.
A major police investigation was launched to identify the women and understand the circumstances of their deaths. Investigators say they are still working hard to gather evidence as to how they died.
Locals in Brighton fear the women may have been swept away from the shore after paddling out to sea and falling off a coastal shelf into deeper water.
Police and coastguard officials were stationed along the seafront and on the shingle beach during the morning on Wednesday, where a lifeboat could be seen out at sea and a helicopter was flying overhead. The sea appeared choppy, with waves crashing against the marina wall.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest third-party involvement or criminality, Sussex Police said today, but specialist detectives are “working hard to gather the full facts and circumstances of their deaths”.
This, police said, has included the review of hundreds of hours of CCTV, enquiries at properties and businesses around the beach area to try and trace the women’s last movements and extensive engagement with our partners in Brighton and London.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, Divisional Commander for Brighton and Hove said: “The thoughts of everyone at Sussex Police are with the family of Jane, Christina and Rebecca following this devastating loss.
“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.
“This investigation will continue in earnest, with Jane, Christina and Rebecca’s family at its centre. I would ask that they are given the privacy to come to terms with this terrible tragedy.”
Anyone who has any information that could help with the investigation into the sisters’ deaths has been asked to come forward by Sussex Police. The force said they particularly want to speak to anyone who may have seen the three women around the Madeira Drive area between 10pm on Tuesday, May 12, and 5.30am on Wednesday, May 13.
Anyone who can help, should contact the police online or via 101, quoting Operation Ledmore, serial 438 of 20/05
