Paul Cantabene

BREAKING: Three Mexican men have been found guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, alongside their American friend Carter Rhoad, during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California, Mexico. Following a grueling five week trial in Ensenada, Judge Raúl Hernández Arellano delivered the verdict without a jury. Jesus Gerardo, alias “El Kekas” Irineo Francisco, and Angel Jesus were found guilty of aggravated homicide, aggravated robbery, violent robbery, and violent vehicle theft. The three tourists vanished in late April 2024 while camping at a remote surf spot. Their bodies, and that of a local farmer, were later recovered from the bottom of a well, all having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The prosecution successfully proved the tragedy was a robbery that went awry, presenting heartbreaking evidence that the victims begged for mercy before they were killed, which the murderers later mocked. The victims' parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, courageously attended every single day of the trial. On Thursday, they endured six hours of closing arguments sitting just a metre away from their sons’ killers, who wore orange prison jumpsuits. The parents are now preparing to fly home to Perth, Australia. Jake Robinson, 31, was a dedicated doctor about to begin a new hospital role in Geelong, while Callum Robinson, 32, was a talented professional lacrosse player who had been living in San Diego. Life is very cheap in 3rd world countries. Food for thought for Anthony Albanese when it comes to his immigration policy.