3 men found guilty of killing American and Australian brothers on surfing trip in Mexico

A local judge on Friday found three men guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California.

3 men found guilty of killing American and Australian brothers on surfing trip in Mexico

TL;DR

  • Three men, Jesús Gerardo García ('El Kekas'), Irineo Francisco 'N', and Ángel Jesús 'N', were found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and an American friend in Baja California.
  • The victims, Callum and Jake Robinson and Carter Rhoad, were on a surfing trip and went missing in April 2024, with their bodies found in a well on May 3.
  • The defendants were also convicted of armed robbery and armed carjacking.
  • Details revealed during the trial included a confession from García, who admitted to confronting the victims with a pistol.
  • García's ex-partner, Ary Gisell Silva Raya, was previously sentenced to 20 years for her role in the robbery and vehicle theft.
  • The judge will announce the final sentence on October 16, with prosecutors requesting 210 years for each defendant.