Women who died in the sea off Brighton named as sisters from London

Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have been named.

Emergency services were called to Brighton seafront at around 5.45am last Wednesday, where three bodies were then recovered from the sea.

Sisters Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, from the Uxbridge area of London, have now been named as the victims by Sussex Police.

In a statement released via the force, their father Joseph said losing his daughters "has left an emptiness that words cannot heal".

"No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives," the statement read. "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."

Describing each of his children as "unique and precious in your own special way", Joseph said: "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.

"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."

He continued: "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."

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An investigation into how the women ended up in the water is ongoing. Police have said there is "no evidence to suggest third-party involvement or criminality" at this time.

The force is appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly members of the public who may have seen the women around the Madeira Drive area of Brighton between 10pm on Tuesday 12 May and 5.30am the following day.

Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, divisional commander for Brighton and Hove, said: "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."

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