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West Australian
12-07-2025
- West Australian
Fourth person charged with murder of Aussie surfers Callum and Jake Robinson in Mexico
A fourth person has been charged with the alleged killings of two Australian surfers and their American friend in three allegedly execution-style murders in Mexico. The ABC reports that Irineo Francisco is the latest to be named and charged for the killings of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad on a surfing trip in Mexico's Baja California. Mr Francisco joins fellow co-accused Jesús Gerardo, Ari Gisell, and Ángel Jesús, whose surnames are under suppression. The ABC spoke to prosecutor Miguel Ángel Gaxiola Rodríguez, who said that the four alleged killers had attempted to rob the trio, having found foreigners in an isolated location, and there was no evidence of cartel involvement. Prosecutors will allege the incident was a robbery-gone wrong. Mr Gaxiola Rodríguez told the ABC that the state had a strong case. 'We have compelling evidence, including witness statements, and we have found the vehicle,' she said. 'The objective is to ensure that the accused are brought to trial and convicted of the homicide and robbery.' The Robinson brothers were on a surfing trip in Mexico in April last year with Mr Rhoad, but were reported missing on April 27. Their bodies were found at the bottom of a well on May 3 in which investigators also found another body, unrelated to the case. Investigators said that all three men were shot in the back of the head with a single bullet. The first arrest was made on May 1 when Ari Gisell was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. She reportedly threw 100g of meth on the ground and attempted to flee, and up on searching the vehicle officers found a iPhone belonging to Mr Rhoad and more narcotics. She then turned in two of the men including Jesús Gerardo, who she said had told her: 'I f*cked up three gringos.' All three men faces charges of aggravated homicide, aggravated robbery, violent robbery, grand theft auto and forced disappearance. Ari Gisell faces all the same charges except forced disappearance. Three wooden statues have been installed six weeks ago overlooking the Northern Baja coast in memory of the three men. The Callum and Jake Robinson Foundation posted on social media about the unveiling, saying the statues honour lives that 'continue to inspire'. 'Yesterday's unveiling ceremony brought together surfers, representatives from the Australian embassy and the Baja California governor's office. ' After a few words were shared, the community honoured the boys with a traditional paddle out. 'We are deeply grateful for the continued love, remembrance, and support from around the world.'


7NEWS
28-04-2025
- 7NEWS
Emily Horwath: Girlfriend of Callum Robinson says her ‘heart aches' on first anniversary of disappearance
The girlfriend of Callum Robinson — who was allegedly murdered while on a surfing trip to Mexico alongside his brother Jake last year — has described how her 'heart aches beyond words' on the first anniversary of his disappearance. Perth brothers Callum, 33, and Jake, 31, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, vanished in Mexico near Ensenada in Baja California on April 27 last year. Their bodies were found a week later near their remote campsite. In a heartbreaking post on her Instagram page, Callum's girlfriend, Emily Horwath, said she was still 'living on a roller coaster of denial and disbelief' a year on from the tragedy. 'My heart aches beyond words, 365 days of navigating new life in the after; a world less bright full of new perspective,' she said. 'Still living on a roller coaster of denial and disbelief, only to be engulfed by the wave of reality. 'I feel so beyond grateful for our love. A love that changed my life, a love I'd carry this grief for in every lifetime. 'To the most uniquely special human, whose energy impacted loved ones all over the world. Your story isn't over, your impact isn't over — as we continue to share your story, spread your love and speak your name. 'Our red string always connected. I will carry you always. Loving you beyond this lifetime.' The Callum and Jake Robinson Foundation has been set-up in the pair's memory, with their family posting to its social media page: 'We miss you boys beyond words.' 'Please live bigger, shine brighter and love harder today and always in honor of Callum and Jake,' the post said. In an interview with The West Australian last year, the brothers' parents, Martin and Debra, said they set-up the foundation to keep their memory alive. 'Since this has happened, we've learnt a lot about our kids,' Mrs Robinson said. 'I didn't realise they were so encouraging of other people. This (fund) money we believe should go towards encouraging other people to follow their dreams.' Among the initiatives focused on by the foundation include fundraising to provide insulin pumps and other devices to diabetic athletes, providing equitable access to lacrosse goals for public use in the US, Australia and South Korea, and coastal clean-ups. Callum, who had type 1 diabetes, was a professional lacrosse player, while both brothers were passionate about surfing and the ocean. Mexican authorities claim the men were murdered by thieves trying to steal the tyres from their ute. Following their deaths, Mr and Mrs Robinson made the awful journey to Mexico to identify the bodies of their boys. Four people in Mexico were swiftly arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in the disappearances of the three men. A 31-year-old Ensenada man, known as Angel Jesus 'N', became the fifth person to be arrested in July last year.


Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Perth Now
‘Heart aches': Tribute one year after Perth brothers murder
The girlfriend of Callum Robinson — who was allegedly murdered while on a surfing trip to Mexico alongside his brother Jake last year — has described how her 'heart aches beyond words' on the first anniversary of his disappearance. Perth brothers Callum, 33, and Jake, 31, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, vanished in Mexico near Ensenada in Baja California on April 27 last year. Their bodies were found a week later near their remote campsite. In a heartbreaking post on her Instagram page, Callum's girlfriend, Emily Horwath, said she was still 'living on a roller coaster of denial and disbelief' a year on from the tragedy. 'My heart aches beyond words, 365 days of navigating new life in the after; a world less bright full of new perspective,' she said. 'Still living on a roller coaster of denial and disbelief, only to be engulfed by the wave of reality. 'I feel so beyond grateful for our love. A love that changed my life, a love I'd carry this grief for in every lifetime. A tribute posted by Callum's partner Emily Livia. Credit: Instagram / Emily Livia 'To the most uniquely special human, whose energy impacted loved ones all over the world. Your story isn't over, your impact isn't over — as we continue to share your story, spread your love and speak your name. 'Our red string always connected. I will carry you always. Loving you beyond this lifetime.' The Callum and Jake Robinson Foundation has been set-up in the pair's memory, with their family posting to its social media page: 'We miss you boys beyond words.' 'Please live bigger, shine brighter and love harder today and always in honor of Callum and Jake,' the post said. In an interview with The West Australian last year, the brothers' parents, Martin and Debra, said they set-up the foundation to keep their memory alive. 'Since this has happened, we've learnt a lot about our kids,' Mrs Robinson said. 'I didn't realise they were so encouraging of other people. This (fund) money we believe should go towards encouraging other people to follow their dreams.' Among the initiatives focused on by the foundation include fundraising to provide insulin pumps and other devices to diabetic athletes, providing equitable access to lacrosse goals for public use in the US, Australia and South Korea, and coastal clean-ups. Callum, who had type 1 diabetes, was a professional lacrosse player, while both brothers were passionate about surfing and the ocean. Mexican authorities claim the men were murdered by thieves trying to steal the tyres from their ute. Following their deaths, Mr and Mrs Robinson made the awful journey to Mexico to identify the bodies of their boys. Four people in Mexico were swiftly arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in the disappearances of the three men. A 31-year-old Ensenada man, known as Angel Jesus 'N', became the fifth person to be arrested in July last year.