Melbourne, Australia – The tragic deaths of Australian surfer brothers, Callum and Jake Robinson, along with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad in a botched robbery in Mexico have left their loved ones and the community in deep mourning. The trio was last seen on April 27 in the Mexican province of Baja California, where they were attacked by bandits attempting to steal the tires off their truck, leading to a grisly end and their bodies being dumped in a well.
Mexican authorities revealed chilling details of the killings, confirming the identities of the victims on Monday. The Robinson brothers’ family traveled to Mexico to assist in the heartbreaking task of formally identifying the remains. In the midst of this tragedy, Callum’s girlfriend, Emily Horwath, shared a touching tribute on social media, expressing her eternal love for him.
The group of friends had ventured south of Ensenada, where their abandoned tents were found splattered with blood, raising alarm bells when they failed to show up at their booked Airbnb in Rosarito. Investigations later led authorities to the well where the bodies, along with that of a local rancher, were discovered, overlooking the ocean.
Attorney-General María Andrade Ramírez indicated that the murder investigation would focus on whether the men were killed during a robbery attempt, possibly motivated by the thieves’ interest in the victims’ truck, a white Chevrolet Colorado pickup. Three suspects, Jesus Gerardo Garcia Cota, Ari Gisel Garcia Cota, and Christian Alejandro Garcia, were arrested and charged with forced kidnapping in connection to the case.
The suspects were found in possession of illegal drugs, including methamphetamines, shedding light on the dark underbelly of Baja California, known for its violence and cartel influence. While the disappearance of the men is not linked to organized crime, investigators are exploring all possible angles. The Robinson brothers, who had attended Coachella before their ill-fated surfing trip to Mexico, were well-loved individuals with promising futures ahead of them.
As the investigation unfolds, the community continues to grieve the loss of these young souls whose lives were cut short in such a senseless and tragic manner. The memories of Callum and Jake Robinson, along with Jack Carter Rhoad, will forever be cherished by their families and friends, leaving a void that can never be filled.