Three women found dead in Brighton sea named by police
Three sisters from north west London were found dead in the sea off Brighton under unclear circumstances. The women, identified as Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter, and Rebecca Walter, were reported missing before their bodies were recovered. An investigation is ongoing, but police have stated there is no evidence of third-party involvement.
- ▪Emergency services were called to Brighton beach after concerns were raised about a person in the water.
- ▪The sisters were identified by Sussex Police and their father paid tribute to them, describing them as his joy and strength.
- ▪An investigation is underway to determine how the women ended up in the water, with no signs of criminal activity.
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- ▪ Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Three women found dead in sea off Brighton beach identified as sisters — World news | The Guardian
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 14:51:42 GMT |
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