Mexican killers of Australian, US surfers sentenced 158 years
Two Australian surfers and their American friend were shot dead during an attempted robbery while on a surfing trip along Mexico's Pacific coast in 2024.
Three Mexican men have been sentenced to over 158 years in prison for the murder of two Australian surfers and an American friend in 2024. Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed during an attempted robbery in Baja California state. Their bodies were found months later in a cliff-top well, with gunshot wounds to their heads.
The attack occurred while the trio were camping near the city of Ensenada, a popular surfing destination. Judge Raul Hernandez ruled that the defendants acted with premeditation. The families of the victims expressed relief at the verdict, though they emphasized the cruelty of the crime. The former girlfriend of the alleged leader of the attack was also sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Baja California is known for its high levels of violence due to organized crime and drug trafficking, although tourists are generally not targeted.
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