A formal inquest has commenced to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three sisters in the waters near Brighton beach.
Jane Adetoro, 36, along with Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all hailing from the Uxbridge region of London, lost their lives on 13 May. Authorities have characterized the incident as an immense tragedy.
Senior coroner Penelope Schofield presided over the hearing at Brighton & Hove Coroner’s Court this Friday. During the session, she extended her sympathies to the father of the women, who joined the proceedings remotely. She acknowledged the immense difficulty the family is facing during this time.
While the investigation by Sussex Police into the sequence of events remains active, officials have confirmed that they do not suspect any third-party involvement.
The official cause of death for the three women has not yet been determined. Coroner Schofield expressed her intent for the inquest to bring clarity and put an end to rumors circulating on social media.
Evidence presented to the court detailed that the RNLI brought the body of Jane Adetoro to the shore, where paramedics were waiting; she was pronounced dead at the scene. The body of Christina Walters was retrieved from the sea by a lifeboat crew and later declared deceased at the Brighton Marina station. The youngest sister, Rebecca, was discovered by the shoreline near Black Rock.
