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Investigators have charged three people in connection with the disappearances of two Australian tourists and an American tourist in Mexico, but authorities now say there is a “high probability” the missing men’s bodies will be found. It states that
The three Mexicans were interrogated and arrested Friday by local authorities and charged with kidnapping, according to the Associated Press. It was not immediately clear whether the three men may face additional charges.
The news came after investigators said they had recovered the bodies of three people believed to be missing tourists, according to reports on Friday afternoon.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Lord from the United States were reported missing on Saturday, April 27, after they failed to show up at their accommodation in Baja California.
Baja California Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade said on Saturday: “All three bodies meet the characteristics that lead to a high probability that they are the American Carter Lord and the Australian Robinson brothers.” Stated.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson disappeared in Baja California, Mexico, and their American friend Carter Lord has been missing since April 27, 2024 (provided)
The tragic discovery was made in La Bocana, a popular fishing and camping destination near Ensenada, CBS8 reports.
The Baja California Attorney General has not yet officially announced the news.
Carter Lord was traveling to Baja California, Mexico with Jake Robinson and Callum Robinson (provided)
On Thursday, authorities announced the arrest of three Mexican nationals, one woman and two men. The woman was found in possession of a mobile phone containing a photo matching the description of one of the men, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Jake went to visit his brother in the United States, and the three headed south of the border to Ensenada, a city popular with tourists but also known for cartel violence, the brothers’ families said.
I haven’t heard from you since last Saturday. Their car was later found burnt down and three tents abandoned.
The charges come as Baja California Attorney General María Elena Andrade Ramirez said Thursday that evidence found in the tent was “linked” to three people being questioned about the missing foreigners. It was carried out in response to the She further added that she has “a lot of important information that cannot be made public.”
A top prosecutor told reporters that “very important time was lost” in the search for the three men because authorities were not immediately notified.
Callum and Jake Robinson were reported missing after traveling from California to Mexico on April 27 (9News/Instagram)
Callum’s parents, Australian brothers Martin and Debra Robinson, told 9News in a statement that Callum lives in the United States to pursue his dream of becoming a professional lacrosse player.
“He is widely known as the Big Koala in the United States,” they told the outlet. “We think of him as a soft, friendly giant.”
The parents were reportedly heading to the area to be closer to the search operation.
“Callum and Jake are beautiful human beings. We love them so much and it breaks our hearts,” the couple said.
Both US and Australian authorities told The Independent they stood ready to assist the investigation in any way necessary.
