Verdict due for surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and friend Carter Rhoad
A Mexican judge will deliver a verdict in the trial of Australian surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and American friend Carter Rhoad.
Three men are on trial for killing Australian surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and American friend Carter Rhoad. The alleged robbery happened in April 2024 in Baja California.
The brothers, aged 30 and 33, and Rhoad, 30, died in a remote beach camp. The three bodies were found in a clifftop shaft with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Prosecutors seek 150 years in prison for each accused man. The brothers' parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, came from Australia to attend the trial.
They will address the court. If convicted, the three will be sentenced on Friday.
Jesus Gerardo is accused of leading the attack, as are two others. His girlfriend admitted she planned the robbery and was sentenced to two decades in prison.
- 30
- Jake Robinson age
- 33
- Callum Robinson age
- 150 years in prison
- Prosecution seeks per accused
- 2 decades in prison
- Jesus Gerardo's girlfriend sentence
Why it mattersA conclusion to a high-profile case that gripped Australia and the US, with real consequences for the families and questions about safety for tourists in Mexico's Pacific coast region.
AustraliaThe verdict marks the end of a long legal process for the Australian families and reflects ongoing risks to Australians travelling in Mexico's more dangerous states.
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