The father of three women who tragically lost their lives in the sea off Brighton beach now faces the heartbreaking task of arranging three funerals, family members have confirmed.
Father Speaks of Unbearable Grief
Joseph, father to Jane, Christina, and Rebecca, who died in the sea at Brighton on May 13, previously described his grief as "unbearable" after losing his three daughters. Emergency services were called to the beach near Black Rock car park off Madeira Drive at approximately 5:45 AM, where the bodies of Rebecca Walters, 31, Christina Walters, 32, and Jane Adetoro, 36, were recovered from the water.
Fundraiser Launched for Funeral Costs
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for funeral expenses. Organiser Adesoji Adetoro wrote: "This appeal is being made on behalf of my brother Joseph and the family following the devastating loss of his three beloved daughters. As a family, we are still struggling to come to terms with what has happened. The girls had so much life ahead of them, and their loss has left a pain and emptiness in our hearts that words cannot describe. No parent should ever have to bury their child, let alone all three."
In a statement released on Wednesday, Joseph said his daughters were "the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love." Adesoji added: "While trying to process this unimaginable tragedy, my brother is now also faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging three funerals. As a family, we simply want to give the girls the loving and dignified farewell they deserve. We are humbly asking for any support you may be able to offer towards the funeral expenses. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help ease the burden on the family during this incredibly difficult time."
More than £6,000 has been raised since the fundraiser was launched on Wednesday evening, with a target of £18,000.
Police Investigation Ongoing
Sussex Police have appealed for information, stating that officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and spoken to people in the area to trace the women's last movements. Detectives are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the three women around the Madeira Drive area between 10 PM on May 12 and 5:30 AM on May 13.
