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Three convicted in Mexico murder of Stevenson lacrosse star
Three Mexicans convicted for killing Australian brothers and American friend in Mexico.
In brief
Three Mexicans convicted for killing Australian brothers and American friend in Mexico. Three Mexicans were convicted for murdering former Stevenson lacrosse player Callum Robinson and his brother and American friend in Mexico in 2024. Originally reported by The Banner.
Murder verdict in Mexico
Three Mexicans were convicted for the murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American friend Carter Rhoad in Baja California, Mexico.
“A local judge on Friday found three Mexicans guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers, including a former Stevenson lacrosse player, and their American friend in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California.”
Defendants in custody
The defendants, Jesús Gerardo García alias 'El Kekas', Irineo Francisco 'N', and Ángel Jesús 'N', had been in custody for more than two years.
“The defendants, who had been in custody for more than two years, were also found guilty of armed robbery and armed carjacking.”
Callum Robinson's background
Callum Robinson played three seasons of defense at Stevenson University, winning a national title in 2013 and becoming an All American in 2015.
“Callum played three seasons of defense at Stevenson, winning a national title in 2013 and becoming an All American in 2015.”
Murder timeline
The victims were reported missing in Punta San Jose, Baja California, on April 27, 2024, and their bodies were found on May 3 in a well.
“The three traveled to Baja California in April 2024 to surf, but shortly after arriving in the town of Punta San Jose, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Ensenada, they were reported missing. Their bodies were found on May 3 in a well.”
Armed robbery details
Silva Raya testified that García arrived at the tent with a 9mm pistol after the victims threw their belongings to prevent him from attacking them.
“Silva Raya testified last month during a hearing that García confessed to her that he arrived at the tent where the foreigners were staying with a 9mm pistol.”
Sentence details
The judge will announce the final sentence on Oct. 16, with the Baja California State Attorney General’s Office requesting 210 years in prison for each defendant.
“The judge will announce the final sentence on Oct. 16. The Baja California State Attorney General’s Office requested for each defendant the 'exemplary sentence' of 210 years in prison.”
At a glance
Three Mexicans were convicted for murdering former Stevenson lacrosse player Callum Robinson and his brother and American friend in Mexico in 2024.
