Mexican judge sentences three men for murders of Australian, US surfers
Summary
A Mexican judge found three men guilty of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend in Baja California in April 2024. The men were also found guilty of robbery and carjacking, and the final prison sentence will be decided in October 2025.Key Facts
- Three men were found guilty of murdering three surfers: Australians Callum and Jake Robinson, and American Carter Redd Rhoad.
- The murders happened in April 2024 near Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
- The victims were found dead with gunshot wounds in a well on May 3, 2024.
- One of the convicted, Jesus Gerardo Garcia, confessed to attacking the victims with a 9mm pistol.
- The attackers also committed armed robbery and carjacking during the crime.
- Another woman involved was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbery and vehicle theft.
- Baja California is a violent area with organized crime, but such violence rarely affects tourists.
- The judge will announce the final sentence for the three men on October 16, with prosecutors seeking 210 years in prison each.
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