Police Conclude No Criminality in Tragic Drowning of Three Sisters
Police Conclude No Criminality in Tragic Drowning of Three Sisters
Sussex Police conclude their investigation into the heartbreaking deaths of three London sisters in Brighton, confirming drowning with no foul play suspected. Get the full details on this tragic case.
Sussex Police have concluded their investigation into the tragic deaths of three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach, confirming that all three died by drowning and there is no evidence of third-party involvement or criminality. The heartbreaking incident occurred after the women were dropped off by a taxi near Madeira Drive on the evening of May 12.
Emergency services were alerted around 5:45 am on May 13 regarding welfare concerns, leading to the discovery of the bodies near Madeira Drive. The women were identified as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area of London. Post-mortem examinations have now definitively confirmed drowning as the cause of death for all three.
Throughout the complex inquiry, Sussex Police officers, supported by other forces, meticulously examined hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and collected statements from witnesses across the country. Their extensive work aimed to map out the sisters' movements before their deaths. The investigation established that the women were dropped off by taxi at Madeira Drive at 10:20 pm on May 12.
There was no evidence to suggest they had visited any nightclubs or businesses in the area that evening.
The sisters entered the water near the location where their bodies were later recovered, notably "wearing everyday clothing." Police affirmed that "there is no evidence the women came to harm by any individuals."
An inquest into their deaths had opened in May, where initial post-mortem results were provisional. With the police investigation now complete, the inquest will resume to formally establish the full facts surrounding where, when, and how the three sisters died. Previous inquest hearings revealed that Ms.
Adetoro was brought to shore by an RNLI crew and pronounced dead by a paramedic, while Christina Walters was recovered by an RNLI lifeboat and Rebecca Walters washed ashore.
Both were also declared dead by paramedics.
Following the immense tragedy, their father, Joseph Jacobson, expressed his profound grief, stating there were days when the sorrow felt "unbearable." However, he clings to the cherished memories and "the bond that death can never take away."
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays acknowledged the significant public speculation and unanswered questions surrounding the incident. He emphasized,
Our priority throughout has been uncovering the truth for the loved ones of Jane, Rebecca and Christina, because at this incident's core there has always been a grieving family coming to terms with an unthinkable tragedy and loss.
Hays also highlighted that the investigation extensively considered concerns raised by black communities regarding deaths in or near bodies of water.
He concluded that the inquiries are now complete, pending any new information, and thanked the public for their support, requesting continued privacy for the family.
