Three sisters drown off Brighton; police rule out criminality
The sisters were dropped off by taxi on 12 May, bodies recovered on 13 May, and an inquest will reconvene in early October.
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Sussex Police confirmed that the bodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were recovered from the sea near Black Rock on 13 May 2026. The force stated that post‑mortem examinations showed drowning as the cause of death and that no criminal or third‑party involvement was found.
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The sisters arrived in Brighton by taxi, which left them at Madeira Drive at approximately 22:20 BST on 12 May, according to police statements. Officers found no evidence that the women entered any nightclubs or other premises before the incident, and there were no signs of foul play.
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.
Ch Supt Adam Hays, Sussex Police
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+What did Sussex Police conclude about the sisters' deaths?
Sussex Police said post‑mortem examinations confirmed drowning and that no criminal activity or third‑party involvement was identified. This means the deaths are treated as accidental, and no further criminal investigation is planned unless new evidence emerges.
+When were the sisters left at Madeira Drive and when were their bodies found?
Police reports state the taxi dropped the sisters at Madeira Drive at about 22:20 BST on 12 May 2026. Their bodies were recovered from the water near Black Rock on the following day, 13 May 2026.
+When will the inquest into the deaths continue?
An inquest opened at Brighton & Hove Coroner's Court in May 2026. The court has scheduled the next hearing for early October 2026, where further facts about the circumstances of the deaths will be examined.
+Who identified the sisters' bodies?
The sisters' father, who lived with them in Greenford, London, formally identified the bodies after they were recovered, as confirmed by Sussex Police.
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