Three men have each been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison by a Mexican judge for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend. The killings occurred during a surf trip to Baja California in 2024.
The defendants, identified as Jesus Gerardo (known as “El Kekas”), Irineo Francisco, and Angel Jesus, were found guilty of homicide, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft with violence. The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, who were shot dead in a suspected robbery.
The trial commenced on 7 September, with the guilty verdict delivered a week before the sentencing. The parents of the Robinson brothers, Martin and Debra Robinson, travelled from Australia to Ensenada for the proceedings and have since established a foundation in their sons' names.