Sisters' Planned Suicide Pact Revealed After Deaths in Brighton

Three sisters, bound by a shared childhood tragedy, meticulously planned and executed a suicide pact, ultimately drowning themselves in the sea off Brighton beach. The inquest into the deaths of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, revealed that the siblings had settled their affairs, closed their bank accounts, and visited the lake where their mother died before traveling to the coast.

On the evening of May 11, the sisters departed from their shared home in Greenford, west London. Their journey began with a pilgrimage to Brookvale Lake in Birmingham, the site where their mother, Janice Adetoro, was found dead in 2010 at the age of 43. By this time, the sisters had already settled all debts and cleared their possessions from their jointly owned flat. A neighbor noted it was unusual to see all three sisters together as they left.

After visiting their mother's grave and spending less than two hours in Birmingham, they returned to London. The following evening, they traveled to Brighton. According to Sussex Police, who reviewed CCTV footage, the sisters were seen pacing near the beachfront for approximately four hours on a stormy night before entering the sea at 2:42 a.m. on May 13. Jane Adetoro was declared dead at the scene after being brought ashore by an RNLI crew. Christina's body was recovered from the water by a lifeboat, and Rebecca's body was found later on Brighton beach.

The police investigation found no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, leading to the conclusion of an autonomous act. An inquest confirmed the sisters had deliberately taken their own lives as part of a planned suicide pact. The coroner stated that the reasons for their actions and their choice of Brighton remain unknown.

Jane had qualified as an accountant and held a senior role, while Christina also worked as an accountant. Rebecca was an HR administrator. Despite their professional successes, the sisters were described as being "incredibly private" and lived "very secluded lives," with even their groceries delivered to their flat.

Their mother, Janice, had suffered from mental health issues prior to her death. She had expressed fears of harm and was prescribed anti-psychotic medication. Her body was found in Brookvale Lake nearly five weeks after she went missing. An inquest recorded an open verdict, with no evidence that she had deliberately taken her own life.

Relatives believe the pandemic may have exacerbated the sisters' sense of isolation. Following their mother's death, the sisters had become increasingly distant from their family. Christina's computer revealed extensive research into suicide and water-related topics. Although her father had contacted her GP about her struggles, she did not engage with mental health services. The family was unaware of the sisters' trip to Brighton.

At their joint funeral, a half-sister expressed her grief, stating, "We were four, and now I am one." The sisters left no note explaining their actions. The coroner concluded that the three women entered the sea to end their lives but acknowledged that the precise reasons might never be known.