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Mexican court convicts three men in 2024 murders of foreign surfers
A judge in Baja California found the defendants guilty of killing two Australian brothers and an American friend.
The short version
- A Mexican judge convicted Jesús Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and American Carter Rhoad.[Associated Press · BBC News · The Guardian]
- The three victims were killed in Baja California during a surfing trip in April 2024.[Associated Press · BBC News]
- The defendants await sentencing, with prosecutors pursuing maximum prison penalties ranging from 150 to 200 years.[Associated Press · BBC News · The Guardian]
Key facts
- A judge in Baja California convicted Jesús Gerardo, Irineo Francisco, and Ángel Jesús of murdering two Australian brothers and an American friend.[Associated Press · BBC News · The Guardian]
- The Baja California State Attorney General's Office requested a maximum prison term of 200 years for the convicted men, while other trial reports noted prosecutors sought 150 years each.[Associated Press · BBC News]
- Jesús Gerardo's girlfriend previously received a 20-year sentence in November after admitting her role in the robbery.[Associated Press · BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The final prison term has not yet been handed down, and reports differ on whether prosecutors sought 150 or 200 years per defendant.[Associated Press · BBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friendBBC News - World
- Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in MexicoThe Guardian - World
- Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and American friend on surf tripAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press