Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Three men were found guilty of killing two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Mexico in 2024. The victims died in a robbery gone wrong, and their bodies were discovered in a well in Baja California.Key Facts
- The three men were found guilty of murder in the Mexican state of Baja California.
- The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
- They were killed during an attempted robbery of their truck near a beach.
- Their bodies had gunshot wounds to the head and were dumped in a well.
- The murders happened shortly after the surfers crossed into Mexico from the US.
- The trial lasted about a month, with prosecutors seeking 150 years in prison for each defendant.
- The girlfriend of the alleged gang leader already received a 20-year prison sentence for involvement.
- Local communities and tourists were shocked because the area is usually safe and relies on tourism.
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