A judge in Ensenada, Mexico, sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
Key facts
- •The victims were Callum Robinson, Jake Robinson, and Carter Redd Rhoad.
- •The attackers killed the victims after attempting to steal tires from their vehicle.
- •The bodies were discovered in a well more than 15m deep on May 3, 2024.
- •Jesus Gerardo Garcia, identified as the suspected gunman, had a prior criminal history in Ensenada.
- •Ary Gisell Silva Raya was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the crimes.
A judge in Ensenada, Mexico, sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend, Carter Redd Rhoad. The sentencing follows a trial for the crimes of murder, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft with violence.
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Details of the crime
The victims were camping at a beach in Punta San Jose, approximately 80km from Ensenada, when they were confronted by attackers on the night of April 27, 2024. State prosecutor Maria Elena Andrade stated the attackers intended to steal tires from the victims' pickup truck. When the victims resisted, the attackers shot them and disposed of their bodies in a well over 15m deep. The bodies were recovered on May 3, 2024, following a search.
Legal proceedings and impact
The three men sentenced are Jesus Gerardo Garcia, Irineo Francisco “N,” and Angel Jesus “N.” A fourth individual, Ary Gisell Silva Raya, was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison in November for her involvement, which included possession of a victim's cellphone. Antonio Otanez, president of the Baja California surfers’ association, noted that the killings caused a significant decline in tourism to the region.
Timeline
- April 27, 2024The three victims were confronted and killed while camping at Punta San Jose.
- May 3, 2024The bodies of the three victims were found.
- May 5, 2024The Baja California prosecutor’s office announced the arrest of Jesus Gerardo Garcia.
- November 2024Ary Gisell Silva Raya was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Taipei Times.
