Mexican court finds three men guilty of 2024 killing of Australian, US surfers
MEXICO CITY: A Mexican judge on Friday found three men guilty of the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surf trip to the state of Baja California, a court source told Reuters.
A Mexican court has convicted three men of the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers, Callum and Jake Robinson, and their American friend, Jack Carter Rhoad, during a surf trip in Baja California. The trio, identified as Jesus Gerardo Garcia, Irineo Francisco N, and Angel Jesus N, were found guilty of aggravated homicide, violent robbery, and vehicle theft.
Their bodies were discovered in a well on May 3, 2024, following a days-long search that involved the FBI. The victims had gunshot wounds to the head and had reportedly attempted to resist attempted carjacking. The sentencing for the three men is set to be announced on October 16, 2025. The case has drawn international attention, with the US State Department advising Americans to reconsider travel to the state due to crime and kidnapping risks.
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