Mexico City – Mexican authorities announced today that three bodies were found in Baja California, near the area where two Australians and an American went missing over the weekend. Although it is not confirmed whether the bodies belong to the missing individuals, the discovery was made during the search for the trio. Additionally, three suspects tied to the case have been arrested and charged.
The bodies were located south of the city of Ensenada, in a challenging-to-access zone. This coincided with the ongoing search for the two Australians and one American who disappeared during a camping and surfing trip. The remote seaside area near the township of Santo Tomás, where the bodies were recovered, is where the missing men’s belongings were found.
Family members identified the missing men as Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, as well as American Jack Carter Rhoad. The trio was last seen on Saturday and failed to arrive at their planned accommodations. The U.S. State Department stated that they are closely monitoring the situation but did not provide further details at this time.
Authorities in Baja California previously revealed that they were interrogating three individuals in connection with the case. Following their arrest and charge on Friday, it remains uncertain if they will face additional accusations. Chief state prosecutor María Elena Andrade Ramírez mentioned that evidence found near the abandoned tents links the suspects to the missing foreigners.
While acknowledging the presence of drug cartels in the region, Andrade Ramírez emphasized that all leads are being pursued. The investigators are exploring every possible angle until the missing individuals are located. The Australians’ mother, Debra Robinson, took to a local Facebook community page seeking assistance in locating her sons, who had not been heard from since April 27. Robinson shared that one of her sons, Callum, has diabetes and expressed concern for their well-being.
As the investigation unfolds, Mexican and U.S. officials are in communication to coordinate efforts. However, with each passing day, locating the missing trio becomes more challenging. Unfortunately, the delay in reporting their disappearance hindered the initial search efforts. This situation echoes a tragic incident in 2015 when two Australian surfers were killed in western Sinaloa state by highway bandits. The authorities apprehended three suspects in that case.