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Three bodies found in Mexico believed to be missing surfers and friend who were shot

Published: 06 May 2024 at 00:17

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Three bodies, believed to be those of two Australian brothers and an American, were found in a well in Mexico's north-west with gunshot wounds to the heads. Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad went missing on a surfing trip in Ensenada. The bodies were likely attacked during an attempted theft of their pickup truck. Relatives are aiding in the identification process, and three suspects have been detained. Baja California is known for violence due to drug gangs, but the Ensenada area is considered safer for tourists.

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3 Bodies Found in Baja California Area Where 2 Australians and American Went Missing


Three bodies were discovered in Baja California near Ensenada town, where American Jack Carter Rhoad and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson went missing. Authorities have not confirmed if the bodies belong to the missing tourists yet. The search area, about 60 miles south of Tijuana, also yielded a vehicle, tents, and a cellphone. Three Mexican nationals are under scrutiny in connection with the case. The site where the bodies were found is challenging to access, requiring rappelling equipment for recovery.

Three Bodies Found in Mexico Likely Belong to Missing Australian and American Tourists


Mexican authorities have recovered three bodies in Baja California, believed to be those of two Australians and an American who went missing during a camping and surfing trip. Although forensic confirmation is pending, physical characteristics such as hair and clothing suggest a high likelihood. Another unrelated body was also found in the same area. The site of discovery near Santo Tomas is close to where the tourists' tents and truck were located at the Pacific coast state of Baja California.

Authorities in Mexico Investigating Disappearance of Two Australians and an American in Baja California


Mexican authorities are investigating the disappearance of two Australian siblings, Callum and Jake Robinson, and an American companion who went missing during a surfing trip in the Baja California region near Ensenada. Tents and evidence linked to the three individuals were found at an abandoned camping site. The families of the missing individuals have raised concerns and authorities have questioned three individuals in connection to the case, with all lines of investigation open at this time.

Ensenada shootout (Wikipedia)


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Three bodies found in Mexico believed to be missing surfers and friend who were shot Three bodies found in Mexico believed to be missing surfers and friend who were shot Three bodies found in Mexico believed to be missing surfers and friend who were shot

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