Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
A Mexican judge has convicted three men for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Baja California. The case, which involved a suspected robbery, drew international attention and condemnation.
Why it matters
The conviction provides a measure of closure for the victims' families and highlights the ongoing security risks for tourists in certain regions of Mexico.
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: AAP 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: AAP Mexico Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33, and friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed on a surfing trip in 2024
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Mexican judge has convicted three men of the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers and their American friend in a case that sparked international outrage.
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