Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Summary
A Mexican court sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison each for killing two Australian brothers and their US friend during a robbery on a beach in Baja California in 2024. The victims were surfers, and their bodies were found in a well with gunshot wounds; the crime shocked the local community and tourists.Key Facts
- Three men were sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison each for murder.
- The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad.
- The murders occurred during a robbery of the victims’ truck on a secluded beach.
- The victims’ bodies were dumped in a well and showed gunshot wounds to the head.
- The crime happened shortly after the victims crossed from the US into Mexico.
- The accused are identified only by first names: Jesús Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús.
- The girlfriend of the alleged leader was previously sentenced to 20 years for involvement.
- The murders raised concerns about safety and violence in a usually peaceful tourist area.
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