No Criminality Found in Brighton Drowning Deaths of Three Sisters, Police Conclude

A police investigation into the deaths of three sisters who drowned in Brighton has concluded that there is no evidence of criminality. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, died in what police described as a tragic incident on May 13.

Sussex Police stated that the sisters died after entering the sea together, and confirmed there was no evidence of third-party involvement. The sisters, originally from Luton and living together in Greenford, northwest London at the time of their deaths, were found fully clothed in the English Channel around 5:45 a.m. on May 13.

Rebecca was the first to be found, washed ashore near Black Rock car park in Brighton and declared dead by a paramedic. Jane and Christina's bodies were subsequently recovered from the sea by an RNLI crew. An inquest into their deaths was opened on May 29, with post-mortem examinations confirming drowning as the cause of death for all three.

The police investigation determined that the sisters were dropped off by taxi at Madeira Drive at 10:20 p.m. on May 12. No evidence was found to suggest they visited any local businesses or nightclubs prior to their deaths. The police force stated that the available evidence led them to conclude the sisters entered the water near where their bodies were found.

Chief Superintendent Adam Hays acknowledged the public's questions and the speculation surrounding the incident, emphasizing that the priority was uncovering the truth for the family. He noted that the investigation considered concerns raised by black communities regarding deaths of black individuals in or near water. The investigation has concluded pending any new information.

Jane, Christina, and Rebecca are survived by their sister Lillian and their father, Joseph Jacobson. At their joint funeral in June, Lillian wrote, "We were four, and now I am one." Their father described them as his "joy, my strength and the beautiful light that filled my life with love," and recalled their individual cherished traits: Jane's strength, Christina's kindness, and Rebecca's warmth and joyful spirit.

Relatives also revealed that the sisters' mother had died by drowning in Birmingham 16 years prior. Their cousin, Natalie Walters-Daniel, stated at the funeral that their lives would never be forgotten and that they had pursued education, built careers, and created lives reflecting their parents' values.