Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
Summary
Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend, who were killed during a surf trip in Baja California in 2024. Their bodies were found with gunshot wounds at the bottom of a well, and prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for the accused.Key Facts
- Callum and Jake Robinson, Australian brothers, and their friend Carter Rhoad from California were found dead with gunshot wounds in Baja California.
- The three men accused are Jesús "El Kekas" Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Ãngel Jesús.
- Prosecutors want over 200 years of jail time for each defendant, plus an extra 168 years for the alleged ringleader.
- The trial is judge-only and expected to last four weeks, with many witnesses testifying.
- The victims were reportedly killed during a failed robbery and car theft.
- The accused’s ex-girlfriend was already convicted and sentenced to 20 years for her part in the murders.
- Callum was a professional lacrosse player in San Diego; Jake was about to start work as a doctor.
- The deaths shocked the local and Australian communities because Baja California’s surf towns are generally peaceful despite regional cartel violence.
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