Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico

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What happened

Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were on a surf trip when they were killed in an apparent botched robbery.

Key facts

  • Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were on a surf trip when they were killed in an apparent botched robbery.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:55:51 UTC.

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  1. Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico

  2. Three men found guilty of killing Australian brothers and their American friend

  3. 3 men found guilty in murders of American, Australian surfers in Mexico

  4. Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico

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