Judge in Mexico Sets Verdict Date After Ending Robinson Brothers Murder Trial

A judge in Ensenada, Mexico, abruptly concluded the evidence phase of the murder trial involving Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American companion Carter Rhoad by dismissing the last witness. The court will hear final closing arguments on Thursday, Oct 8, and issue its verdict at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct 9. The Robinson parents, Martin and Debra, who had booked flights back to Perth on Oct 9, successfully petitioned to have the verdict announced before they depart, allowing them to attend in person.

The three defendants—Jesus Gerardo, known as “El Kekas,” Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus—are restrained in orange jumpsuits and shackled, facing charges of aggravated homicide and robbery linked to the April 2024 deaths, which prosecutors say resulted from an attempted robbery and bodies dumped in a well. Evidence presented includes testimony from protected witnesses, forensic experts, and the former girlfriend of one accused, who is already serving a 20-year sentence.

The prosecution lacks the.45-calibre firearm that fired the fatal shots but linked a 9 mm handgun to a non-fatal wound suffered by Jake. The verdict will conclude a two-year legal saga for the family, who have traveled roughly 15,000 km for the proceedings.