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3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico

Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in a case that tarnished Mexico’s image by exposing the risks foreigners face when visiting the tourism-dependent country

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  • The Robinson brothers’ parents attended every day of the trial and were present last week when the men were found guilty. — The Sydney Morning Herald Reported by 2 outlets Also in nearly the same words: The Age
  • Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery. — BBC News
  • The sentencing, which came a week after the men were found guilty, marked the end of a lengthy legal process over the killings of Australians Callum and Jake Robinson, and American Carter Redd Rhoad. — New York Post

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