The cause of death for three sisters found in the sea off Brighton beach remains unclear, an inquest has heard. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, from Uxbridge, west London, were discovered on 13 May. Postmortem examinations have provisionally listed the cause as 'yet to be ascertained'.
Sussex Police have stated they do not suspect foul play and have found no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement. Specialist detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Senior coroner Penelope Schofield adjourned the inquest until 8 October, expressing hope that the hearing would quell social media speculation.
The sisters' father, Joseph Jacobson, described his grief as 'unbearable' but said he holds onto memories and 'the bond that death can never take away'. In a statement, he praised his daughters as 'my joy, my strength and the beautiful light that filled our family'. A GoFundMe page for their funerals has raised nearly £44,000 from over 2,000 donations.
Emergency services were called at around 5.45am on 13 May after concerns for a person's welfare. Bodies were recovered near Madeira Drive: Adetoro by an RNLI crew, Christina Walters by an RNLI lifeboat, and Rebecca Walters washed ashore. All were declared dead at the scene. CCTV and local inquiries are ongoing to trace the sisters' final movements.
