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Three men sentenced to 158 years in prison each for murdering Aussie brothers at Mexican surf hotspot

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Powell, C., & Australian Associated. (2026, October 17). Three men sentenced to 158 years in prison each for murdering Aussie brothers at Mexican surf hotspot. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16216275/mexico-surf-murders-australian-brothers-killers-sentenced-life.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-17 · by Caitlin Powell, Australian Associated

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Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison for murdering two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad in Baja California, Mexico. The victims were on a surfing trip when they were attacked and killed at a remote beach campsite in April 2024. Their bodies were discovered days later with gunshot wounds to the head. The perpetrators—Jesus 'El Kekas' Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Angel Jesus—were found guilty of the killings last week, following which they received their lengthy sentences.
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A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the murders of Australian brothers Jake Robinson (31) and Callum Robinson (32), along with their American friend Carter Rhoad, during a surfing trip in Mexico's Baja California region in April 2024. The convicted killers were identified as Jesús Gerardo ("El Kekas"), Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús; their full names were withheld for legal reasons. Prosecutors argued that the victims were murdered during a robbery gone wrong, while defense attorneys claimed there was insufficient evidence to prove the case. Jake was due to start a new job at a Geelong hospital after returning from Mexico, and Callum had moved to the US to pursue lacrosse professionally. The brothers' parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, traveled from Australia for the trial and have established a foundation in their sons’ names to carry on their legacy.

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🔮 If found guilty, he could face the death penalty.
🔮 Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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American Australian Baja California Mexican Mexico

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American NORP · 3× Angel Jesus PERSON · 3× Australian NORP · 3× Mexico GPE · 3× Baja California GPE · 2× Callum Robinson PERSON · 2× Irineo Francisco PERSON · 2× Jack Carter Rhoad PERSON · 2× Jake Robinson PERSON · 2× Jesus 'El Kekas' Gerardo PERSON · 2×

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Australian brothers Jake Robinson, 30, and Callum Robinson, 33, (pictured) and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast when they were shot dead in Baja California state Jesus 'El Kekas' Gerardo, identified in court as the ringleader, found guilty of the killings alongside co-defendants Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus last week The three men were each sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison. Pictured is Angel Jesus
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Three men in Mexico have been sentenced to life in prison after they were found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend at a popular surf spot. asserted
they → sentence → spot
Australian brothers Jake Robinson, 30, and Callum Robinson, 33, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast when they were shot dead in Baja California state. They had been camping in a remote beachside area when they were attacked in April 2024. asserted
they → shoot → April
Their bodies were found dumped in a clifftop shaft several days after they went missing, with gunshot wounds to their heads. asserted
they → find → heads
Last week, Jesus 'El Kekas' Gerardo, identified in court as the ringleader, along with co-defendants Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus, were found guilty of the killings. asserted
Gerardo → identify → killings
Seven days later, they were each sentenced in a Mexican court to 158 years and nine months in prison. asserted
they → sentence → prison
Jake and Callum's parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, sat hand in hand as the guilty verdicts were announced on October 9. asserted
verdicts → sit → October
During a victim impact statement, Ms Robinson had asked the court to hand down maximum prison sentences. asserted
Robinson → ask → sentences
Australian brothers Jake Robinson, 30, and Callum Robinson, 33, (pictured) and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast when they were shot dead in Baja California state Jesus 'El Kekas' Gerardo, identified in court as the ringleader, found guilty of the killings alongside co-defendants Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus last week The three men were each sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison. Pictured is Angel Jesus asserted
men → picture → Jesus
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