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Tragic Brighton Seafront Deaths: Sisters' Drowning Echoes Past Loss
22 May
Summary
- Three sisters died after being swept away from Brighton beach early Wednesday.
- Their mother previously died by drowning in Birmingham years ago.
- Police are investigating and have ruled out third-party involvement.
Three sisters from Uxbridge, North West London, tragically lost their lives after being swept away from Brighton's seafront on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:45 AM. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were discovered after being reported missing. This incident brings to light a previous family tragedy, as their mother, Janice, died by drowning in Birmingham in January 2012, aged 43, after experiencing stress-related mental health issues.
An inquest into the sisters' deaths is scheduled to open at Brighton coroner's court on Friday, May 29, 2026. While relatives were unaware the sisters were traveling to Brighton, they have considered the possibility that the outing was in memory of their mother. Jane was an accountant, Christina had recently graduated from Brunel University, and Rebecca was remembered for her lively personality.
Sussex Police are appealing for information regarding Operation Ledmore, seeking witnesses who may have seen the sisters in the Madeira Drive area between 10 PM on Tuesday, May 12, and 5:30 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. At present, there is no evidence to suggest third-party involvement or criminality, though the investigation to understand how they entered the water is ongoing. The family has strongly refuted speculative theories circulating about the incident.
