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Men sentenced for murder of Australian brothers in Mexico

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Men sentenced for murder of Australian brothers in Mexico. (2026, October 17). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/men-sentenced-for-murder-of-australian-brothers-in-mexico-20261017-p616ek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-17

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A Mexican judge has handed down sentences totaling 158 years and nine months to three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson along with an American friend in Mexico.
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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 sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison for the murders of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend.
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