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  "id": 15107551,
  "title": "Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/three-men-jailed-for-158-years-each-for-murdering-australian-and-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:11:10.000Z",
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  "account": "Three men have been sentenced to a combined 158 years and nine months in prison for the murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, as well as their American friend Carter Rhoad. The brutal killings occurred in Baja California, Mexico, during a surfing trip in 2024. The trio were found murdered in a well, with gunshot wounds to their heads. The victims' bodies were not discovered until a week after the murders, which sent shockwaves throughout the region, as Baja California is typically considered a safe area in Mexico. The convicted killers, identified only as Jesús Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús, have names withheld for legal reasons. Their girlfriend, who served as their alleged ringleader, received a 20-year sentence for her involvement in the robbery. The murders occurred approximately 36 hours after the victims entered Mexico from the United States. The court attributed the killings to the surfers being in the wrong place at the wrong time, despite the beach town of Ensenada being known for its welcoming atmosphere among surfers. The incident has prompted locals and tourists to call for increased security measures, citing other recent instances of violence in the state. Tourism is a vital component of the regional economy.",
  "summary": "Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.",
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    "Three men sentenced to 158 years in prison for murders in Mexico.",
    "Victims: Australian brothers and American friend killed in Baja California.",
    "Killings occurred 36 hours after entering Mexico from US."
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        "title": "Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers",
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        "title": "Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico",
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        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, U.S. surfers in Mexico",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/3-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:21:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mexican killers of Australian, US surfers sentenced 158 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/mexican-killers-of-australian-us-surfers-sentenced-158-years",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:53:00.000Z"
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