Cause of death of three sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach is ‘yet to be ascertained’, their inquest hears

The investigation stated that the cause of death of three sisters who drowned while swimming off the coast of Brighton “has not yet been determined.”

Jane Adetoro (36), Christina Walters (32) and Rebecca Walters (31) Lived in West Uxbridge London, He died after getting into trouble in the water off the coast earlier this month.

An inquest was opened today into the tragic deaths of three sisters at Black Rock on Brighton beach, but it was revealed the cause of death was still unknown.

The court at Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton heard how Rebecca was dragged to the edge of the beach on May 13 but was pronounced dead by a paramedic.

The 15-minute inquest was told the bodies of Ms Adetoro and Christina were found at sea and brought to shore by an RNLI team and pronounced dead by a paramedic at the scene.

Dr. An autopsy was performed by Olaf Biedryzycki, but it has not yet been determined how they died, and the cause of death for all three women is labeled ‘undetermined’.

Coroner Victoria Foreman said of each woman: ‘Medical examinations are ongoing to confirm the cause of death, but at this stage police are satisfied that no third party was involved.’

Coroner Penelope Schofield said she hoped the information provided at the opening of the inquest would put an end to speculation on social media about the cause of the deaths.

Speaking to the victims’ father, Joseph Jacobson, who attended the hearing remotely, Jacobson said that he understood that the hearing was a very emotional and difficult time for him and his family.

he said. ‘Police stated they were not looking into any third party. I hope that by providing this information we will stop speculation on social media about the circumstances of their deaths.’

Hundreds of people expressed their personal theories on social media about how the sisters died.

Some falsely claimed they were small boat migrants thrown to their deaths by people smugglers, while others suggested the deaths may have been the result of a suicide pact.

Ms Schofield, senior coroner for West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, said: ‘I do not propose to hear any further evidence today about the deaths of Jane Adetoro, Christina Waters and Rebecca Walters.’

He adjourned the hearing with a full inquest to be heard on October 8 this year.

No family members attended the hearing in person, but several listened and watched via remote connection.

Relatives had previously said the sisters’ mother, Janice, drowned in Birmingham 16 years ago.

Janice Walters, 43, suffered from stress-related mental health problems and disappeared from her home in the Erdington area of ​​the city in the early hours of 5 January 2010.

The family said they were unaware the sisters had gone to the Sussex resort that morning but they may have been paying tribute to their mother.

Police stand on Black Rock beach near Brighton Marina, where the sisters’ bodies were pulled from the water

Describing them as quiet, close-knit women who did not drink, smoke or go to nightclubs, they said the sisters were “perfectly happy” and their deaths were completely “unexpected”.

Detectives have not yet established how the women died, but they stressed there was no evidence of crime or anyone else’s involvement.

The family also reacted harshly to the conspiracy theories that emerged after the tragic deaths.

The sisters’ aunt, Ajike Adetoro, said: ‘The most disturbing part for us is the conspiracies. We’ve heard people jump to conclusions like this was a racist attack, murder, they hit us with a stick… such ridiculous messages. All wrong.

‘These girls did not drink alcohol or smoke. They never went to the club. They didn’t even have social media. They were their father’s world’.

A week after the tragedy, the sisters’ father Joseph published a heartbreaking post describing his “unbearable” pain.

He said: ‘Today, with a heart full of sadness and love, I remember my beloved daughters Jane, Christina and Becky, whose lives were tragically ended too soon. No words can truly express the pain of losing three daughters in the prime of their lives.

‘Jane, Christina and Becky were more than girls 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 valuable in your own special way. Your smiles brightened dark days, your laughter brought comfort, your presence made life more meaningful.

‘Even though your time on earth was short, the impact you made will remain in our hearts forever.’

Joseph continued to pay tribute to each of his daughters individually.

He said: ‘Jane, your strength and loving spirit will never be forgotten. Christina, your kindness and beautiful heart touched so many lives. Becky, your warmth and cheerful spirit brought happiness wherever you went. You were so loved and you will always be missed.

Police arrived at the scene on May 13, shortly after the sisters’ bodies were pulled from the water.

‘The tragedy of losing all three of you has left a void that words cannot heal. There are days when the grief is unbearable, but I still hold on tightly to the memories we shared, the laughter, the conversations, the love and the bond that death can never take away.’

The sisters’ aunt, Ajike Adetoro, said Jane, Christina and Rebecca were “completely happy” before their deaths and that their deaths were “completely unexpected”.

He said Christina is working hard to move on after losing her mother.

A GoFundMe appeal launched by the family to help Joseph cover his sisters’ funeral costs has raised almost £45,000, smashing the original target of £18,000.

The investigation into how Jane, Christina and Rebecca got into the water is ongoing.

Officers reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and carried out door-to-door inquiries at properties and businesses around the beach to trace the women’s latest movements.

Brighton and Hove Divisional Commander Chief Inspector Adam Hays said police were appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

He has previously said police will “leave no stone unturned” in their investigation to understand what led to “the tragic events of Wednesday morning”.

Police and coast guard officials were stationed on the pebble beach and seaside on the day of the incident, where a lifeboat could be seen at sea and a helicopter flew overhead.

In windy weather, the sea looked choppy as the waves crashed against the marina walls.

One theory being investigated by the Coast Guard is that at least one of the sisters walked down the beach toward the sea, but got into trouble when she stumbled over a shelf of tiles where the seabed dropped sharply into deep water.

A Coastguard source said: ‘The coastline off Brighton Beach slopes steeply into deeper water; Many people are unaware of the danger.

‘You don’t have to go very far before there’s a big drop and you move from knee-high water to chest-high water.

‘Swimmers can be pulled out of the depths very quickly without backwashing, and with pebbles shifting under your feet it becomes difficult to keep your balance, especially when trying to climb uphill with waves crashing over you’.

The family had previously posted a photo of the three sisters; It was later revealed that it was created by them using artificial intelligence and was based on a real photo of the women when they were younger.

They later published photos of the girls in their teenage years.