Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
Summary
A Mexican judge sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison for killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surf trip in Baja California. The men were found guilty of homicide, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft related to the attack.Key Facts
- Three men received 158 years and nine months each in prison for murders in Baja California, Mexico.
- Victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
- The killings occurred during a suspected robbery while the victims were traveling in Mexico.
- The accused leader of the attack is Jesus Gerardo, also called “El Kekas”; his full surname is not given for legal reasons.
- Two other men, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus, were also convicted and sentenced.
- The victims’ parents traveled from Australia for the trial and set up a foundation in their sons’ names.
- Baja California is known for violence linked to organized crime and drug trafficking, though tourists are rarely targeted.
- Previous incidents of foreign visitors being killed in Mexico include two Australian surfers in 2015 in another state.
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