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Mexican officials provide update on investigation into 3 surfers' murders in Ensenada

Two of the men called San Diego home. Three people are behind bars in connection with the case.

SAN DIEGO — Three people are behind bars in connection to the disappearance and murder of three surfers in Baja California.

Two of those surfers called San Diego home.

This case is getting international attention as two of the three were born in Australia. 33-year-old Callum Robinson had moved to San Diego. His younger brother, 30-year-old Jake Robinson was from Perth Australia. The third victim, Carter Rhoad was a San Diego native.

The governor and attorney general of Baja California held a news conference at 10 Thursday morning updating the public on their investigation into the murder of the surfers whose bodies were found this weekend.

Dr. Ramon Alvarez answered questions after the news conference with an update on the murder.

"The victims have multiple gun shots to the body," Dr. Alvarez said in Spanish.

Vicente Calderon with TijuanaPress.com was at the news conference and has been following the story in court proceedings as a journalist. When asked why there are no murder charges for surfers’ murders after authorities found their bodies with gunshot wounds, Calderon said he had the same questions.

 "That remains a good question. They haven't provided anything to that sense. I asked that question to the prosecutor and he refused to answer it," Calderon offered.

Mexican authorities are charging Jesus Gerardo or El Kekas, his alias, for the disappearance.

Two others are also being held in connection with the case.

A woman who authorities say is El Kekas girlfriend has also been charged in connection with this case. But, Calderon says not for the disappearance or murders. An official statement says she was in possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

"She still will spend at least two months in jail but on other charges. They are charging her with possession of drugs with intention to sell," Calderon added.

Calderon says he believes Mexican authorities are rushing to solve the case and leaving too many unanswered questions.

"There's other people involved in that robbery but they haven't arrested anybody else. We know this area has a high presence of organized crime with smuggling drugs and people to the U.S.," Vicente concluded.

Calderon adds, Mexico is generally safe with friendly, welcoming people who love tourists and are helpful. Calderon adds it’s important to be aware of your surroundings any time you’re traveling to another country. And Calderon admits there are safety issues in the area because of the prevalent criminal activity.

"Due to the level of impunity, someone who is used to doing a lot of criminal activities is linked often to crimes and knows he can get away with it," Calderon finished.

Calderon said Jesus Gerardo or El Kekas is innocent until proven guilty but will remain behind bars until November while Mexican authorities continue to investigate.

Next in this case, we should hear official murder charges for the person or people responsible for the three surfers murders.

Mexican authorities say the attackers were thieves who were originally interested in the surfer's truck tires.

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