Ensenada, Mexico – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two Australian brothers, Callum and Jake Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad. The trio’s remains were found near the city of Ensenada, Mexico, about 2km away from their Airbnb in Rosarito. Each victim had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head.
The arrests were made following the confession of one of the suspects, Jesus Gerardo, known as El Kekas. According to reports, Gerardo admitted to killing the three victims during a botched robbery. This confession was disclosed by his girlfriend, Ari Gisel Garcia Cota, in court. She revealed that Gerardo allegedly returned from the scene of the crime and confessed to the murders. The victims’ bodies were later discovered at the bottom of a well.
The tragic incident has raised questions about safety in the region, with speculations that the murders were a result of a failed robbery attempt. Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro suggested that the killings could have been driven by panic and the need to destroy evidence. He emphasized the cheapness of life in the area, highlighting the extreme measures people might take.
The victims, who were on a road trip along the west coast of Baja California, had disappeared on April 27 before their bodies were found on April 28. The suspects allegedly intended to steal the victims’ vehicle and its parts, which led to a violent confrontation resulting in the deaths of the three men. Charges of kidnapping have been brought against the alleged killers, with investigations ongoing to determine any potential ties to organized crime.
The grieving families of the deceased have expressed their profound sorrow over the loss of their loved ones. The Robinson brothers’ parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, spoke emotionally about the tragedy, urging others to remember their sons’ spirits by living life to the fullest. The community mourns the senseless loss of these young lives and awaits justice for the victims of this harrowing crime.