Funeral fundraiser for Brighton seashore victims as three sisters discovered lifeless in sea
Emergency services were called to Brighton beach in East Sussex in the early hours of May 13 after concerns were raised for a person’s welfare. Three sisters were then sadly pulled from the sea
The dad has spoken out after his girls were found dead
A fundraising campaign has been launched following the tragic deaths of three sisters who were recovered from Brighton beach to ensure they receive “the loving and dignified farewell they deserve”.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after welfare concerns were raised for an individual at approximately 5.45am on May 13, before three bodies were retrieved from the water close to Madeira Drive.
Sussex Police have identified the women as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32 and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area of London. In a heartbreaking statement released by their father Joseph on Wednesday, he revealed there are moments when the anguish feels “unbearable” but he clings to cherished memories and “the bond that death can never take away”.
A GoFundMe page has been established with a target of £18,000 to cover funeral expenses. You can find the fundraiser here.
Campaign organiser Adesoji Adetoro explained it was created on behalf of his brother Joseph and the family, who are battling to comprehend the devastating loss. “No parent should ever have to bury their child, let alone all three,” he said.
“While trying to process this unimaginable tragedy, my brother is now also faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging three funerals. As a family, we simply want to give the girls the loving and dignified farewell they deserve.”
Since the appeal went live, more than £3,000 has been pledged. On Wednesday, Joseph honoured his daughters as his joy and 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,” he expressed.
Sussex Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest criminality or involvement of a third party, but specialist detectives are working diligently to gather the full facts and circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Hundreds of hours of CCTV footage have been scrutinised and inquiries made to businesses and properties around the beach area to try to trace the women’s last movements, the force revealed.
They are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly anyone who saw the sisters around the Madeira Drive area between 10pm on May 12 and 5.30am May 13.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays has pledged that the force “will leave no stone unturned” in the investigation to understand what led to the “tragic events of that Wednesday morning”.
After the women were identified, Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey said learning the women were sisters “makes this troubling situation even more heartbreaking”.
“My heart goes out their family and their friends,” she expressed.
“Their grief and suffering must feel overwhelming, I hope that they have support in this worst of times.
“Brighton & Hove is grieving too and I would like to again send them our deepest condolences, and our love.”
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