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Three women found dead in the sea near Brighton beach earlier this month have now been identified as sisters from London, police confirmed.Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, all from the Uxbridge area, were found dead near Madeira Drive on May 13.Emergency services were called at around 5:45am after concerns were raised for a person in the water near Black Rock car park. Two more bodies were later recovered nearby.Sussex Police said there is currently no evidence of criminality or third-party involvement, but detectives are continuing enquiries to establish exactly what happened, The Guardian reported citing police.Police believe the sisters may have entered the sea from the beach before getting into difficulty. It is understood they were first seen near Brighton Palace Pier before drifting towards Brighton Marina.Their father, Joseph, paid tribute to his daughters in a statement released through police.“Jane, Christina, and Becky were more than daughters to me; they were my joy, my strength and the beautiful light that filled our family with happiness and love,” he said.“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.”“Though your time on Earth was short, the impact you made will remain in our hearts for ever.”Police said hundreds of hours of CCTV footage have been reviewed while officers continue tracing the women’s final movements around the beach area.Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said officers would “leave no stone unturned” during the investigation.“The thoughts of everyone at Sussex Police are with the family of Jane, Christina and Rebecca following this devastating loss,” Hays said.
