POLICE RULE OUT CRIMINALITY AFTER THREE SISTERS FOUND DEAD IN SEA OFF BRIGHTON

Police have concluded their investigation into the deaths of three sisters whose bodies were found in the sea off Brighton, confirming that there is no evidence of criminal activity or third-party involvement.

Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from Uxbridge in west London, were found dead off Brighton beach on the morning of May 13, 2026.

A post-mortem examination carried out in May confirmed that all three women died by drowning.

THREE BODIES FOUND OFF BRIGHTON BEACH

Emergency services were called to the beach near Black Rock car park at approximately 5:45 a.m. on May 13 following a report of concern for someone in the water.

When emergency responders arrived, three bodies were recovered from the sea.

The women were later formally identified as sisters Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters.

From the beginning, Sussex Police launched an extensive investigation to establish how the women came to be in the water and whether anyone else had been involved.

Detectives reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV, gathered witness statements and carried out enquiries across different parts of the country to reconstruct the sisters’ final movements.

THEIR FINAL KNOWN MOVEMENTS

Police have now established that the three sisters were dropped off by a taxi at Madeira Drive at approximately 10:20 p.m. on May 12, several hours before their bodies were discovered.

They were wearing everyday clothing.

Investigators found no evidence that the women visited nightclubs or local businesses in Brighton after arriving in the area.

Based on the evidence gathered, police concluded that the three sisters entered the water near the location where their bodies were eventually recovered.

However, investigators have not publicly established why they entered the sea.

Sussex Police said questions surrounding the sisters’ specific movements and the reasons they went into the water will now form part of the coroner’s inquest.

POLICE CONFIRM NO THIRD-PARTY INVOLVEMENT

After months of investigation, Sussex Police confirmed that officers had found no evidence that a crime had been committed.

The force also found no evidence that another person was involved in the deaths.

Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said officers had been aware from the outset of the public speculation surrounding the case and the concerns raised by members of Black communities about the deaths of Black people in or near bodies of water.

He said the investigation had intentionally considered those concerns while detectives worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the sisters’ deaths.

Police stressed that their investigation has now concluded, although enquiries could be revisited if new information comes to light.

FAMILY LEFT WAITING FOR ANSWERS

The conclusion of the police investigation does not provide a complete explanation of what happened during the sisters’ final hours.

Their deaths remain a devastating loss for their family, while the forthcoming inquest is expected to examine the circumstances in greater detail.

The sisters’ father, Joseph Jacobson, previously paid tribute to his daughters, describing Jane, Christina and Rebecca as a source of joy and strength for the family.

Their deaths also prompted widespread public sympathy, with members of the community supporting the family following the tragedy.

A fundraising campaign established to help with funeral expenses has received thousands of donations.

THE INQUEST WILL NOW TAKE OVER

With the criminal investigation concluded, the case will now pass to His Majesty’s Senior Coroner.

The purpose of the inquest will be to establish the facts surrounding where, when and how the three women died.

Police have not offered a conclusion about the sisters’ reasons for entering the water, saying that this remains a matter for the coronial process.

For the family, the investigation’s conclusion provides one important answer — police have found no evidence of criminality — but many questions surrounding the sisters’ final hours remain.

Sussex Police said they would continue to support the coronial process and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy as they continue to grieve.