The heartbroken father of three sisters who tragically died in the sea off Brighton beach last Wednesday has paid tribute to his daughters who “filled our family with happiness and love.”
In an emotional tribute released today, Joseph, father to sisters Rebecca Walter, 31, Christina Walter, 32, and Jane Adetoro, 36, said the grief of losing them “feels unbearable.”
Emergency services were called to the beach near Black Rock car park off Madeira Drive at around 5.45 am last Wednesday, 13 May, where the bodies of the three women were recovered from the sea.
Father’s Tribute
Joseph said: “Today, with a heart full of sorrow and love, I pay tribute to my beloved daughters — Jane, Christina, and Becky — whose lives ended so tragically far too soon.
“No words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives. 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.
“Each of you was unique and precious in your own special way. 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.
“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.
“Rest peacefully, my precious daughters — Jane, Christina, and Becky. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
“Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered.”
Investigation Ongoing
Sussex Police said investigators are still working to determine how the sisters came to be in the water. The force added: “At this time, there is no evidence to suggest third-party involvement or criminality, but specialist detectives are working hard to gather the full facts and circumstances of their deaths.”
Police have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and spoken to local residents and businesses to trace the women’s last movements. Detectives are appealing for anyone with information, particularly those who may have seen the three women around Madeira Drive between 10 pm on Tuesday, 12 May, and 5.30 am on Wednesday, 13 May.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, Divisional Commander for Brighton and Hove, said: “The thoughts of everyone at Sussex Police are with the family of Jane, Christina and Rebecca following this devastating loss.
“I know this incident has had a profound impact on the local community in Brighton, and across the country, and 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.”
