Mexican Court Convicts Three Men for Murders of Australian and US Tourists

A Mexican court convicted three men on Friday for the aggravated murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Baja California. The conviction concludes a four-week trial, with sentencing scheduled for next week.

The case began in late April 2024 with the disappearance of Callum Robinson, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, along with their friend Jack Carter Road, 30. The three men had gone camping and surfing south of Ensenada. Following extensive searches with assistance from the FBI, their bodies were discovered on May 3 at the bottom of a water well, each bearing gunshot wounds to the head.

According to prosecution, the defendants—Jesús Gerardo García, known as "El Kekas," and two accomplices identified as Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús—attempted to steal the tourists' vehicle. When the surfers resisted, they were shot to death. Their pickup truck was later found burned near the crime scene.

The trial was attended by the parents of the Robinson brothers, who traveled from Perth, Australia, and Road's fiancée, who testified via video link. The court found the three men guilty of murder, violent robbery, and vehicle theft. Prosecutors have requested sentences of up to 150 years in prison, with the final ruling to be announced on October 16.