Mexico: Court finds three men guilty of murder of Australian, US surfers
The 2024 murders of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, along with their friend Carter Rhoad, shocked Mexico and drew international outrage.
A Mexican court on Friday found three men guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 robbery in Baja California. Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, along with Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip when they were shot dead in a remote beachside area near Ensenada. Their bodies were discovered days later in a well, having sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
The judge ruled that the trio had acted with premeditation, though sentencing has yet to be determined. The prosecution requested an exemplary sentence of 210 years per defendant, exceeding the state's 60-year maximum. The Australian family expressed relief at the verdict, emphasizing the importance of justice and accountability.
The killings, described by prosecutors as a botched robbery, sparked international outrage. Baja California, known for high levels of organized crime and drug trafficking, is an area where tourists are generally safe from cartel violence.
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