Three women found dead in sea off Brighton beach identified as sisters
Three sisters from London have been identified as the women found dead in the sea off Brighton beach. The bodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, were recovered last week after emergency services responded to concerns for their welfare. Their father expressed deep sorrow over their tragic loss, highlighting the joy and love they brought to their family.
- ▪The sisters were identified as Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter, and Rebecca Walter.
- ▪Emergency services were alerted at about 5:45 am on May 13 after concerns for a person's welfare.
- ▪Their father, Joseph, paid tribute to his daughters, describing them as his joy and strength.
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- ▪ Three women found dead in Brighton sea named by police — The Independent
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From left to right: Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter and Rebecca Walter. Photograph: Sussex policeView image in fullscreenFrom left to right: Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter and Rebecca Walter. Photograph: Sussex policeBrightonThree women found dead in sea off Brighton beach identified as sistersBodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, from London, were recovered from sea last WednesdayJamie GriersonWed 20 May 2026 11.17 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 11.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThree women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach last week have been identified as sisters from London.Emergency services were called after concerns were raised for a person’s welfare at about 5.45am on 13 May, before three bodies were pulled…
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