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Cruz, F. J., & Sánchez, F. (2026, October 17). 3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/3-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian-us-surfers-in-mexico/article_f8fa4c26-84be-5600-a39a-0e4d5e344a89.html
Cruz, Francisco Javier, and Fabiola Sánchez. “3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico.” Toronto Star, 17 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/3-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian-us-surfers-in-mexico/article_f8fa4c26-84be-5600-a39a-0e4d5e344a89.html.
Cruz, Francisco Javier, and Fabiola Sánchez. “3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico.” Toronto Star, October 17, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/3-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian-us-surfers-in-mexico/article_f8fa4c26-84be-5600-a39a-0e4d5e344a89.html.
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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.
