Three men receive 158-year sentences for killing Australian surfers and US friend in Mexico

In a trial held in Baja California, a judge handed down 158 years and nine months of imprisonment to each of three men found guilty of murdering Australian surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and their U.S. friend Carter Rhoad. The killings occurred during a purported robbery of their vehicle on a secluded beach in 2024, and the victims' heads bore gunshot wounds before their bodies were placed in a well. The case drew international attention, especially in Australia, where the brothers' mother, Debra Robinson, expressed that the murders destroyed the future she had envisioned for them.

Legal documents identified the perpetrators only by the names Jesús Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús. In a separate proceeding, the girlfriend of Jesús Gerardo received a 20-year sentence after admitting participation in the robbery. Local surfers in Ensenada, a town known for its welcoming surf culture, called for heightened security following the incident.