3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico

A judge in Ensenada, Mexico sentenced three men to more than 158 years in prison each for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in 2024, highlighting the dangers foreigners face in the country. The victims, Callum and Jake Robinson and Carter Redd Rhoad, were found dead after camping on a beach in Punta San José, about 50 miles from Ensenada, on April 27, 2024.

The judge ruled that Jesús Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco "N" and Ángel Jesús "N" would each serve 158 years and nine months for the killings, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence. The prosecutor alleged the attackers wanted to steal the victims' tires, but the victims resisted, leading to their deaths. Texas-based surfers' association president Antonio Otañez welcomed the outcome but acknowledged the killings had caused a significant drop in tourist visits to the region.