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Three men found guilty of murdering Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
Overview
A Mexican court in Baja California has found three men guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in 2024. The victims were killed during a suspected botched robbery of their truck, and their bodies were later found with gunshot wounds in a well near Ensenada.
Key points
- Three men were found guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and US friend Carter Rhoad.
- The murders took place in 2024 during a surfing trip in the Mexican state of Baja California.
- The court heard the tourists were killed during a botched robbery of their truck, and their bodies were found dumped down a well with gunshot wounds to their heads.
- The parents of the Robinson brothers attended the trial in Ensenada, while family members of Carter Rhoad joined via video link.
- The girlfriend of the alleged ringleader was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison in a separate trial after admitting involvement in the robbery.