Top Stories · October 10, 2026
3 men found guilty in murders of American, Australian surfers in Mexico
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A local judge in Ensenada, Mexico, has found three men guilty of the murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The victims were killed during a violent carjacking while on a surfing trip in Baja California in April 2024. Their bodies were discovered in May 2024 at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds to the head. The defendants—Jesús Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús—were also convicted of armed robbery and carjacking. The prosecution is seeking an exemplary prison sentence, and a final sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 16.
A local judge in Ensenada, Mexico, has found three men guilty of the murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The victims were killed during a violent carjacking while on a surfing trip in Baja California in April 2024. Their bodies were discovered in May 2024 at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds to the head. The defendants—Jesús Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús—were also convicted of armed robbery and carjacking. The prosecution is seeking an exemplary prison sentence, and a final sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 16.