The family of three sisters found dead off Brighton beach have condemned online conspiracy theories, urging compassion. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were discovered near Brighton Marina earlier this month. Their relatives say speculation was fueled by an AI-generated image of the sisters circulated by police.
Ajike Adetoro, the sisters' aunt, told The Times the family was distressed by theories suggesting a racist attack or murder. “The most disturbing part for us is the conspiracies,” she said. “We’ve heard people jump to conclusions … the most absurd messages. It is all wrong.” She emphasised the sisters did not drink, smoke, or go clubbing, and had no social media.
The family noted they were unaware the sisters had travelled to Brighton that morning but speculated they may have been marking the memory of their mother, who died by drowning in Birmingham in 2010. Sussex Police have said there is no evidence of third-party involvement or criminality.
The conspiracy theories began after police released an image of the women that was later found to be AI-generated from old photographs. The force rescinded it and released a new image of the sisters as children with their father. Ms Adetoro said the family had simply wanted AI to create a recent picture of them together.
The sisters were described as “the most beautiful girls who didn’t give us no trouble” by Genevieve Barnaby, a maternal figure. Jane was “intelligent” and “serious”; Christina had recently graduated from Brunel University; Rebecca was “mischievous” and “lively”. The family has set up a GoFundMe page for funeral costs.
