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Mexico Jails Three Men 158 Years Each for Surfer Murders

October 17, 2026

Summary

Three Mexican men were sentenced to 158 years each in prison for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The surfers were killed during an attempted robbery on a surfing trip to Baja California, a case that drew global condemnation.

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  • Mexico sentences killers of US, Australian surfers to 158 years each in prison
  • Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers​

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  • 3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
  • Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

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