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Three sisters drowned at Brighton after entering the sea together and there is 'no evidence of crime', police probe finds

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Mann, E. (2026, September 20). Three sisters drowned at Brighton after entering the sea together and there is 'no evidence of crime', police probe finds. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16146519/Three-sisters-drowned-Brighton-no-crime-probe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-20 · by Eleanor Mann

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Sussex Police concluded that three sisters—Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31—who drowned in the sea off Brighton on May 13 had entered the water together without third-party involvement. The investigation found no evidence of criminal activity; however, details about their activities before entering the water remain unclear. The sisters' bodies were discovered around 5:45 am fully clothed near Black Rock car park, with Rebecca's body initially washed ashore and the others recovered by an RNLI crew later.
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On May 13, 2023, the bodies of three sisters — Jane Adetoro (36), Christina Walters (32), and Rebecca Walters (31) — were found in the sea near Black Rock car park in Brighton. The women had visited the lake where their mother Janice Adetoro drowned 16 years earlier, just two days before their own deaths. Sussex Police concluded that there was no criminality or third-party involvement; the sisters entered the water together and died by drowning. Their cousin Natalie Walters-Daniel believes the visit to the lake carried a "deeper meaning," given the profound impact of losing their mother at young ages on their development. An inquest is set to establish the exact circumstances of their deaths next month.

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Eleanor Mann
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Brighton Daily Mail Luton RNLI Sussex Police

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Christina PERSON · 7× Jane PERSON · 7× Rebecca PERSON · 6× Brighton ORG · 3× Rebecca Walters PERSON · 3× Christina Walters PERSON · 2× Jane Adetoro PERSON · 2× London GPE · 2× RNLI ORG · 2× Sussex Police ORG · 2×

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Rebecca was washed onto the shore but declared dead by a paramedic, while Jane and Christina's bodies were then found at sea by the RNLI and brought to shore Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: 'From the outset of this complex and challenging investigation, we have been acutely aware of the speculation surrounding this incident, the public's unanswered questions and their desire for answers.
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🔮 Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, who were described as 'beautiful lights' by their father, died in what police called a 'tragic incident' on May 13 this year.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A police investigation into the deaths of three sisters who tragically all drowned in the sea off Brighton has concluded that there is 'no evidence of criminality'. asserted
who → see → criminality
Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, who were described as 'beautiful lights' by their father, died in what police called a 'tragic incident' on May 13 this year. uncertain
police → describe → May
Today, Sussex Police said the trio died after entering the sea together, and confirmed that there was no evidence of third party involvement in the deaths. asserted
trio → say → deaths
The sisters, who were born in Luton but had been living together in Greenford, north-west London when they died, were found fully clothed in the English Channel at around 5.45am. asserted
they → bear → 5.45am
Jane had been working as a senior accountant, Christina a junior accountant, and Rebecca Walters an HR administrator at the time of their deaths. asserted
Walters → work → deaths
Rebecca had been washed onto the shore of the beach near Black Rock car park in Brighton on May 13, but was declared dead by a paramedic. uncertain
Rebecca → wash → paramedic
Sisters Jane, Christina and Rebecca died after entering the water together in Brighton (pictured in a digitally enhanced image provided by their family) Father Joseph Jacobson (second from left) with his daughters (left to right) Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters. asserted
Sisters → die → right
A police investigation concluded today there was no evidence of criminality in their deaths Jane and Christina's bodies were then found at sea and brought to shore by an RNLI crew. asserted
bodies → conclude → crew
An inquest was opened into their deaths on May 29, and a post-mortem conducted in May confirmed that all three died by drowning. uncertain
three → open → drowning
The police investigation found that the sisters had been dropped off by taxi at Madeira Drive at 10.20pm on Tuesday, May 12. uncertain
sisters → find → Tuesday
Their bodies were found at around 5.45am the next day, wearing everyday clothing. asserted
bodies → find → clothing
No evidence was found to suggest they visited any nightclubs or local businesses in the area before they died. asserted
they → find → area
Sussex Police said in a statement on Sunday evening that the evidence available has led them to conclude that the sisters all entered the water near to where their bodies were later found, and died. asserted
bodies → say → water
The force added that details such as the sisters' whereabouts before their deaths and their potential reasons for entering the water will be considered during the subsequent HM Coroner's inquest, and declined to comment further. asserted
details → add → inquest
Rebecca was washed onto the shore but declared dead by a paramedic, while Jane and Christina's bodies were then found at sea by the RNLI and brought to shore Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: 'From the outset of this complex and challenging investigation, we have been acutely aware of the speculation surrounding this incident, the public's unanswered questions and their desire for answers. asserted
we → wash → answers
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. asserted
priority → uncover → tragedy
Our extensive enquiries intentionally considered concerns raised by black communities surrounding the deaths of black people in or near bodies of water, as we worked to understand who the three women were, and the factors that could have led to them being found on the beach that morning. uncertain
them → consider → beach
However, our enquiries have now concluded, pending any new information coming to light.' asserted
enquiries → conclude → light
Chief Supt Hays added: 'Jane, Rebecca and Christina's tragic deaths sparked a national outpouring of grief, and I would like to thank everyone who supported our investigation by coming forward with information. asserted
who → add → information
'We will now support the coronial process and ask that the sisters' family continue to be given privacy to come to terms with their loss. asserted
family → support → loss
Jane, Christina and Rebecca left behind a surviving sister, Lillian, who made a poignant tribute at her siblings' joint funeral in June by writing: 'We were four, and now I am one.' asserted
I → leave → June
At a sombre service in north-west London, their father, Joseph Jacobson, said: 'You were more than my daughters: you were my joy, my strength and the beautiful light that filled my life with love. asserted
that → say → love
No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. asserted
words → describe → lives
There are moments when it feels unbearable, but I hold tightly to the memories we shared, the love we knew and the bond that nothing can ever take away. asserted
nothing → be → that
Recalling each of their most treasured traits, he continued: 'Jane, I will never forget your strength. asserted
I → recall → strength
Tina, your kindness touched so many lives. asserted
kindness → touch → lives
Becky, your warmth and joyful spirit brought happiness wherever you went. asserted
you → bring → happiness
'Though I can no longer see you, I carry you in my heart every day.' asserted
I → see → heart
Relatives previously revealed the sisters' mother, Janice, had died by drowning in Birmingham 16 years ago. asserted
mother → reveal → Birmingham
Speaking at the funeral on behalf of the family, their cousin, Natalie Walters-Daniel, said: 'Your lives will never be forgotten, and your memory will live on forever. ' asserted
memory → speak → family
Together they accomplished so much. asserted
they → accomplish → much
'They pursued their education, they built careers, they created lives that reflected the values their parents instilled in them,' the BBC reported. asserted
BBC → pursue → them
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