Father pays devastating tribute to three daughters who all died in Brighton beach incident
Madison Burgess
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The three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have now been formally identified.
Emergency services were called to the beach near Black Rock car park off Madeira Drive at around 5.45am last Wednesday (13 May), where the bodies of three women were sadly recovered from the sea nearby.
After extensive enquiries by police, the women have now been formally identified as sisters from the Uxbridge area of London - 36-year-old Jane Adetoro, 32-year-old Christina Walters, and 31-year-old Rebecca Walters.
Their father Joseph has paid tribute in a statement shared by Sussex Police today (20 May).
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It reads: "Today, with a heart full of sorrow and love, I pay tribute to my beloved daughters - Jane, Christina, and Becky - whose lives ended so tragically far too soon.
"No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. Jane, Christina, and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength, and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love.
"Each of you was unique and precious in your own special way. Your smiles brightened dark days, your laughter brought comfort, and your presence made life more meaningful. Though your time on earth was short, the impact you made will remain in our hearts forever."
The heartbreaking message continued: "Jane, your strength and loving spirit will never be forgotten. Christina, your kindness and beautiful heart touched so many lives. Becky, your warmth and joyful soul brought happiness wherever you went. You were deeply loved, and you will always be deeply missed.
"The tragedy of losing all three of you has left an emptiness that words cannot heal. There are days when the grief feels unbearable, yet I hold tightly to the memories we shared - the laughter, the conversations, the love, and the bond that death can never take away.
"Though you are no longer here beside us, your spirits live on in our hearts every day. Love like yours never dies. You will forever remain a part of our lives, our prayers, and our memories.
"Rest peacefully, my precious daughters - Jane, Christina, and Becky. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered. Joseph."
Police have affirmed that the investigation into the tragedy, including how Jane, Christina, and Rebecca came to be in the water, is ongoing.
At this time, there is 'no evidence to suggest third-party involvement or criminality, but specialist detectives are working hard to gather the full facts and circumstances of their deaths'.
Authorities said their investigation has included the review of hundreds of hours of CCTV, enquiries at properties and businesses around the beach area to try and trace the women’s last movements, as well as extensive engagement with the force's partners in Brighton and London.
Police are now appealing for anyone who has any information that could help the investigation to come forward - particularly anyone who may have seen the three women around the Madeira Drive area between 10pm on Tuesday, 12 May, and 5.30am on Wednesday, 13 May.
If you can help, you can contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting Operation Ledmore, serial 438 of 20/05.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, Divisional Commander for Brighton and Hove, said: “The thoughts of everyone at Sussex Police are with the family of Jane, Christina and Rebecca following this devastating loss.
“I know this incident has had a profound impact on the local community in Brighton, and across the country and I’d like to reassure the public we will leave no stone unturned in our investigation to understand exactly what led to the tragic events of that Wednesday morning.
“This investigation will continue in earnest, with Jane, Christina and Rebecca’s family at its centre. I would ask that they are given the privacy to come to terms with this terrible tragedy.”