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Three Mexicans sentenced to 158 years each for killing surfers
A Mexican court has sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison for murdering two Australian brothers and an American during a 2024 surf trip.
In brief
A Mexican court has sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison for murdering two Australian brothers and an American during a 2024 surf trip. Three Mexican men received sentences of one hundred fifty eight years and nine months each for killing two Australian surfers and one American in Baja California in April…
Three sentenced for surfer murders
A Mexican judge in Ensenada sentenced Jesus Gerardo Garcia, Irineo Francisco N and Angel Jesus N to one hundred fifty eight years and nine months each for killing two Australian brothers and their American friend.
The victims and the crime
Australian brothers Callum Robinson, thirty three, and Jake Robinson, thirty, and American Jack Carter Rhoad, thirty, were killed during a surf trip to Punta San Jose in April twenty twenty four.
Charges and sentencing
The three men were convicted of homicide, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence.
Impact on tourism and justice
Antonio Otanez, president of the Baja California surfers' association, said justice has been served. The killings caused a major drop in tourist visits, particularly by surfers, to the region known for its beautiful beaches.
“justice has been served”
The takeaway
Three Mexican men received sentences of one hundred fifty eight years and nine months each for killing two Australian surfers and one American in Baja California in April twenty twenty four.
