Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
A Mexican local judge convicted three men of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surf trip in Baja California. Prosecutors are seeking 210-year prison sentences for each of the defendants. The victims included Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, alongside American friend Carter Rhoad, 30. Their bodies were discovered in May 2024 at the bottom of a well in Mexico. Legal restrictions prevented the public release of the full names of the convicted men, who were identified only as Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Angel.
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- ✓ A local judge on Friday found three Mexican men guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
- ✓ The victims were identified as Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, 30.
- ✓ The murders took place in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California during a surfing trip.
- ✓ The bodies of the three men were discovered at the bottom of a well in Mexico in May 2024.
What changed
A local Mexican judge formally found three defendants guilty of the 2024 murders following the conclusion of the trial.
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Three Men Convicted in Baja California Murders of Foreign Surfers
A Mexican local judge convicted three men of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surf trip in Baja California. Prosecutors are seeking 210-year prison sentences for each of the defendants. The victims included Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, alongside American friend Carter Rhoad, 30. Their bodies were discovered in May 2024 at the bottom of a well in Mexico. Legal restrictions prevented the public release of the full names of the convicted men, who were identified only as Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Angel.
Why it matters
The killings of the foreign tourists drew international attention and sparked intense concern over safety for travelers visiting Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Investigators determined the murders occurred during an apparent botched robbery in April 2024 when the victims were targeted on their surfing trip. The case highlights ongoing security challenges in regions frequented by international tourists.
What is confirmed
- A local judge on Friday found three Mexican men guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
- The victims were identified as Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, 30.
- The murders took place in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California during a surfing trip.
- The bodies of the three men were discovered at the bottom of a well in Mexico in May 2024.
- Prosecutors are seeking 210 years in prison for each of the convicted defendants.
Still unconfirmed
- The convicted defendants were identified in reports only by the partial names Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Angel due to legal reasons.
What to watch next
- Sentencing decisions by the judge regarding the prosecution's request for 210-year prison terms for each convicted man.
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- BBC — Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
- Reuters — Mexican court finds three men guilty of 2024 killing of Australian, US surfers
- The Guardian — Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
- The Hill — Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and American friend on surf trip
- AP News — Trial in killings of 3 foreign surfers in Mexico nears verdict
- Sky News — Three found guilty of killing Australian brothers and American friend on Mexico surf trip
- CBS News — 3 men found guilty of killing American and Australian brothers on surfing trip in Mexico
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