Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their US friend Carter Rhoad to 158 years and nine months in jail each.
TL;DR
- Three men convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and US friend Carter Rhoad have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in jail each.
- The victims were killed in an apparent botched robbery of their truck on a secluded beach in Baja California in 2024 while on a surfing trip.
- The bodies were found dumped down a well with gunshot wounds to their heads.
- The murders shocked locals and tourists, highlighting the prevalence of extreme violence in Mexico despite the region's reputation as a safe spot for surfers.
- The girlfriend of the alleged ringleader, Jesús Gerardo (alias "El Kekas"), was previously sentenced to 20 years for her involvement in the robbery.