A Mexican judge has convicted three men of the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad, who were shot dead during a surfing trip in Baja California state.
Key facts
- Three men were found guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
- Jake was 30, Callum was 33 and Carter Rhoad was 30.
- The three were shot dead in Baja California state in 2024 during a surfing trip in a suspected robbery.
- The bodies were found at the bottom of a well, according to the BBC.
- The brothers' parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, were due to address the court before the verdict, according to the Guardian.
A Mexican judge has convicted three men of the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers and their American friend, in a case that sparked international outrage, according to the Guardian.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33 respectively, and their friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast when they were shot dead in Baja California state in what authorities described as a suspected robbery.
The bodies of the three men were found at the bottom of a well, the BBC reported.
Ahead of the verdict, the brothers’ parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, were expected to address the court before the Mexican judge handed down his decision, according to the Guardian.
The judge had been expected to deliver the verdict on Thursday as the high-profile trial concluded, before the three men were found guilty of the killings.
The case drew significant international attention following the deaths of the three friends during their trip in 2024.
Why it matters
The killings of three young men on a surfing trip drew international outrage and focused attention on safety in Baja California. The guilty verdict marks a significant conclusion to a case that was closely followed in Australia, the United States and Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the victims?
The victims were Australian brothers Jake Robinson, 30, and Callum Robinson, 33, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, 30. They were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast.
What happened to the three men accused?
A Mexican judge convicted three men of the 2024 murders. The verdict was handed down as the high-profile trial concluded.
Where were the victims found?
According to the BBC, the bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well in Baja California state.