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Three Mexican men have been sentenced to over 158 years each in prison for the murders of two Australian brothers and an American surfer during a trip to Baja California in April 2024. The victims—Callum and Jake Robinson, aged 33 and 30, respectively, and Jack Carter Rhoad, 30—were found shot dead in a well over 15 meters deep on May 3, 2024. This case has significantly affected Mexico’s tourism industry by highlighting the dangers faced by foreign visitors to the country.

Written by AI on 2026-10-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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A Mexican judge in the coastal city of Ensenada, in Baja California state, ruled on Friday that Jesus Gerardo Garcia, alias “El Kekas”, Irineo Francisco “N” and Angel Jesus “N” would each serve 158 years and nine months in prison for homicide, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence.

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🔮 A Mexican judge in the coastal city of Ensenada, in Baja California state, ruled on Friday that Jesus Gerardo Garcia, alias “El Kekas”, Irineo Francisco “N” and Angel Jesus “N” would each serve 158 years and nine months in prison for homicide, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence.

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Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers · assertive framing

Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surf trip on Mexico’s Baja California coast in 2024. asserted

men → sentence → 2024

Garcia → rule → violence

The defendants were found guilty a week ago of the murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, aged 33 and 30, respectively, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30. asserted

defendants → find → brothers

The case impacted Mexico’s tourism industry by exposing the risks foreigners face when visiting the country. asserted

foreigners → impact → country

Previously, the Baja California State Attorney General’s Office requested the “exemplary sentence” of 210 years in prison for each defendant. asserted

Office → request → defendant

Antonio Otanez, president of the Baja California surfers’ association, welcomed the outcome, saying “justice has been served.” asserted

justice → welcome → outcome

Otanez acknowledged that the killings had caused a “major drop” in tourist visits, particularly by surfers, to the region known for its beautiful beaches. asserted

killings → acknowledge → beaches

The Robinson brothers and Rhoad travelled to Mexico in late April 2024 to surf at a beach in Punta San Jose, near the popular tourist city of Ensenada. asserted

brothers → travel → Ensenada

The three friends camped on the beach on the night of April 27, 2024. asserted

friends → camp → April

Authorities launched a multi-day search with help from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after the men were missing for several days. asserted

men → launch → days

The bodies were found on May 3 in a well more than 15 metres (50 feet) deep, all with gunshot wounds to their heads. uncertain

all → find → heads

Last week, the brothers’ father, Martin Robinson, said the “guilty verdict is a significant moment in our long and painful journey to seek justice for our beautiful sons, Callum and Jake, and their friend Carter Rhoad, whose lives were so cruelly taken from them in 2024.” asserted

lives → say → 2024

Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers

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