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Judge to rule in Mexico killings of Australian brothers and US friend
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were killed during a surfing trip in Baja California, Mexico, in April 2024.
Their bodies were found in a shaft after the group was reportedly robbed.
Three men are on trial, accused of aggravated homicide and robbery; they deny the charges.
Prosecutors are seeking 150 years in prison for each man, while the defence has questioned the investigation and witness testimony.
The brothers’ mother asked the judge to impose the maximum sentences, and Rhoad’s fiancée also called for justice.
The families say accountability matters, though no sentence can bring the men back.
The judge is expected to deliver a verdict on Friday, and sentencing is expected that day if the defendants are convicted.
The families of three men killed on a surfing trip in Mexico have called for the accused to receive the maximum sentences.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were shot dead in April 2024 during an alleged robbery.
Three men are on trial in Ensenada, charged with offences including aggravated homicide and robbery.
Prosecutors are seeking 150 years in prison for each accused, while the defence has challenged the investigation and prosecution testimony.
A judge is expected to deliver a verdict on Friday.
- Who
- The families of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad are seeking justice. Three men are accused.
- What
- The families called for maximum sentences in the trial over the men’s killings.
- When
- The killings took place in April 2024. The trial verdict is expected on Friday.
- Where
- Ensenada, in Mexico’s Baja California state.
- Why
- The men were allegedly killed during an attempt to rob them and steal their pickup truck.
Prosecution and victims’ families
Defence
Investigation and testimony
Prosecution and victims’ families
Prosecutors rely on the investigation and testimony to support the charges.
Defence
The defence has cast doubt on the investigation’s credibility and the testimony relied on by prosecutors.
Verdict and sentence
Prosecution and victims’ families
The families want the accused to receive maximum sentences, and prosecutors are seeking 150 years in prison for each.
Defence
The accused have rejected plea deals; the defence has challenged the case, but its requested outcome is not stated.
a maximum sentence of imprisonment on those responsible
I believe the accused are guilty and justice should be served in the highest degree
No sentence can bring Callum and Jake back; nothing can undo what has happened, but accountability matters
It’s hard for a parent to lose a son, and we lost two sons
Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad were shot dead during an alleged robbery on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
The trial began in Ensenada.
Prosecutors and the defence presented closing arguments, and the families addressed the court.
The judge is expected to deliver a verdict.
- Victims
- Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad
- Accused
- Three men charged with aggravated homicide and robbery-related offences
- Prosecution request
- 150 years in prison for each accused
- Trial location
- Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- Verdict
- Expected Friday
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