Top Stories · October 8, 2026
Trial in killings of 3 foreign surfers in Mexico nears verdict
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The trial of three men accused of the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad reached its final stage in Baja California, Mexico. The surfers were killed while camping at Punta San José, allegedly during a robbery targeting their vehicle's tires. A verdict is expected following closing arguments where family members of the victims provided emotional testimony. One suspect has already been sentenced after pleading guilty, while three others, including the alleged gunman, await a judge's decision.
The trial of three men accused of the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad reached its final stage in Baja California, Mexico. The surfers were killed while camping at Punta San José, allegedly during a robbery targeting their vehicle's tires. A verdict is expected following closing arguments where family members of the victims provided emotional testimony. One suspect has already been sentenced after pleading guilty, while three others, including the alleged gunman, await a judge's decision.