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Surf Trip Ends in Tragedy: Trio Murdered in Baja
17 Oct
Summary
- Three men received lengthy prison sentences for murder in Baja California.
- Australian brothers and an American friend were killed during a surf trip.
- The victims were targeted in a suspected robbery gone wrong.
A Mexican judge has handed down sentences of 158 years and nine months to three men convicted of the homicides of two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend, Carter Rhoad. The tragic events occurred in 2024 during a surf trip in Baja California.
Jesus Gerardo, known as "El Kekas," along with accomplices Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus, were found guilty of homicide, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft. These crimes were committed against the three friends.
The victims were shot dead in the state of Baja California, an area known for its organized crime, though tourists are not typically targeted. The parents of the Robinson brothers traveled from Australia to Ensenada for the trial, which commenced on September 7. They have since established a foundation in their sons' names to honor their memory.
