Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend
Summary
A trial began in Mexico for three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend in 2024. The victims were found dead with gunshot wounds after going missing while camping and surfing in Baja California.Key Facts
- Three men—Jesús Gerardo García (“El Kekas”) and two others identified as Irineo Francisco N. and Ángel Jesús N.—are on trial for murder and aggravated robbery.
- The victims were Callum Ryan Robinson (33), Jake Martin Robinson (30), and Jack Carter Rhoad (30).
- The bodies were found days after the victims disappeared, dumped in a cliff-top shaft with gunshot wounds to their heads.
- Prosecutors say the killings happened during an attempt to steal the victims’ pickup truck.
- The victims’ pickup truck was found burned near their bodies.
- Silva Raya, García’s former partner, received a 20-year prison sentence last year for organizing the robbery to steal the truck’s tires.
- The trial is taking place in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
- Martin Robinson, father of the deceased Australian brothers, attended the trial.
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