Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to over 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend. The victims were killed during a robbery while on a surfing trip in Baja California.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing risks of violent crime in Mexico for international tourists and the judicial response to high-profile crimes against foreigners.
Perth siblings Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33. The three men found guilty of their murders have been sentenced to 158 years in prison each. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Perth siblings Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33. The three men found guilty of their murders have been sentenced to 158 years in prison each. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Mexico Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024
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