Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes
A Mexican judge is set to deliver a verdict in the trial of three men accused of murdering two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024. The case, which occurred in Baja California, has drawn significant international attention and condemnation.
Why it matters
The case highlights safety concerns for international travelers and the pursuit of justice in high-profile cross-border criminal cases.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip when they were shot dead. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip when they were shot dead. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Australia news Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdict
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict on Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of three men accused of killing two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024.
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