Trial Nears Verdict in Murder of Three Foreign Surfers in Mexico

Closing arguments in the trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and an American surfer in Mexico. Key details emerge as verdict approa...

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ensenada, Mexico — The trial of three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Baja California entered its final phase Thursday, as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments ahead of a scheduled verdict.

The case, which has drawn international attention, centers on the deaths of Callum and Jake Robinson, Australian brothers, and their American companion, Jack Carter Rhoad, who were found dead in a well near Punta San José in May 2024 after going missing shortly after arriving in the region for a surfing trip.

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Prosecutors allege that Jesús Gerardo García, known as “El Kekas,” was responsible for the killings, with his former partner, Ary Gisell Silva Raya, having already pleaded guilty to related charges. The trial, which began in September 2026, saw testimony from witnesses and evidence linking the suspects to the crime. A judge is set to announce the verdict Friday.

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