{"id":2237240,"date":"2024-05-04T14:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T18:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dark-turn-in-case-of-missing-american-australian-tourists-bodies-found-near-where-they-disappeared\/"},"modified":"2024-05-04T14:51:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T18:51:37","slug":"dark-turn-in-case-of-missing-american-australian-tourists-bodies-found-near-where-they-disappeared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dark-turn-in-case-of-missing-american-australian-tourists-bodies-found-near-where-they-disappeared\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Discovery: Bodies of Missing American and Australian Tourists Found Near Disappearance Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdark-turn-in-case-of-missing-american-australian-tourists-bodies-found-near-where-they-disappeared%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2237240&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Three missing American\u2064 and Australian tourists&#8217;\u2062 tragic case takes a grim \u2063turn with the discovery\u200d of bodies near where they disappeared in Mexico. Local authorities are investigating the incident and suspects related to the forced disappearance. The area&#8217;s history of violence raises concerns as forensic testing is\u200c awaited \u200bto confirm the identities of the deceased. The case of three\u200b missing American\u200c and Australian tourists takes a dark turn as bodies are found in Mexico where they vanished. Local authorities are probing the incident and suspects linked to the disappearance. The region&#8217;s \u2063violent \u2064past adds to the tragedy, awaiting forensic tests for identification confirmation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>Dark Turn in Case of Missing American, Australian Tourists: Bodies Found Near Where They Disappeared<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/%20\"><span>George C. Upper III<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 4, 2024 at 9:46am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Three bodies have been found in Mexico near where three tourists had been reported missing, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/three-bodies-found-area-where-australian-us-tourists-went-missing-sources-2024-05-03\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, which cited a local prosecutor\u2019s office in the Mexican state of Baja California.<\/p>\n<p>The bodies will undergo forensic testing to determine whether they are indeed those of Australian brothers Callum, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, and American Carter Rhoad, 30.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also reportedly found a burned-out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-district-attorney-indicted-in-arbery-shooting-case-allegedly-showed-favor-and-affection-to-suspect\/\" title=\"Ex-District Attorney Indicted In Arbery Shooting Case; Allegedly Showed \u2018Favor And Affection\u2019 To Suspect\">white pickup truck<\/a> that the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/03\/us-news\/3-bodies-found-in-search-of-us-australian-surfers-who-vanished-in-mexico-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> said was \u201csimilar to the white Chevrolet Colorado pickup the men were driving\u201d that had been shown on a missing persons poster.<\/p>\n<p>Tents were also found abandoned in the same area.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities were searching the area near the location of the bodies for additional evidence, according to a statement from the prosecutor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>The three friends had been on a surfing vacation about 90 minutes south of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-finally-take-executive-action-border-repeatedly-claiming-nothing-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. border<\/a> near Ensenada, a popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n<p>The men had been missing for about a week, having last been seen on April 27, Reuters said, but they had not officially been reported as missing for several days after that \u2014 on Wednesday, according to multiple outlets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Thursday, state prosecutor Socorro Ibarra said that three people were being investigated in connection with the case,\u201d the outlet reported. \u201cHer office noted on Friday that arrest warrants have been obtained for the crime of forced disappearance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It was unclear whether the warrants were for the three individuals being investigated, or for others. It was also unclear whether the three mentioned were suspects or merely witnesses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Is Mexico to dangerous to travel to?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The three being investigated are citizens of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mexico-breaks-diplomatic-ties-ecuador-major-division-forms-central-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/world-news\/2024\/05\/03\/three-tourists-missing-in-violent-mexican-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The U.K.\u2019s Telegraph<\/a>, one of whom had in her possession <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/decriminalizing-hard-drugs-oregon-complete-u-turn-learning-hard-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drugs<\/a> as well as cellphone with an image of the three missing men as its wallpaper.<\/p>\n<p>Reuters said that even though Baja California is considered \u201cone of Mexico\u2019s most violent states,\u201d the area around Ensenada is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-fatally-shot-amhaud-arbery-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-on-hate-crime-charge\/\" title=\"Man Who Fatally Shot Amhaud Arbery Sentenced to Life in Prison on Hate Crime Charge\">generally considered safer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/mexico-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. State Department<\/a> in August issued a travel advisory listing six Mexican states under the category of \u201cDo Not Travel To,\u201d but Baja California is listed under the next category, \u201cReconsider Travel To,\u201d because of the levels of \u201ccrime and kidnapping\u201d in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are aware of those reports and are closely monitoring the situation,\u201d a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-facing-mutiny-levels-state-department-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Department<\/a> spokesperson told Reuters when asked about the three bodies found in Baja California.<\/p>\n<p>The three men had made a number of social media posts during their trip, but those stopped on April 27, according to the Post. They were also scheduled to show up at an Airbnb that day, but never arrived.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a lot of important information that we can\u2019t make public,\u201d Baja California\u2019s chief prosecutor Mar\u00eda Elena Andrade Ram\u00edrez said, according to the Post.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaja California has long been a hub of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-no-question-drug-cartel-activity-spilling-over-mexican-border-amid-crisis\/\" title=\"FBI Director: \u2018No Question\u2019 Drug Cartel Activity Spilling Over Mexican Border Amid Crisis\">drug cartel activity<\/a>,\u201d The Telegraph reported Friday. \u201cThe state\u2019s largest city, Tijuana, which is separated from San Diego by a wall, is notoriously violent. It also hosts raucous nightlife and offers cheap plastic surgery for Americans who often take a daytrip across the border.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drug gangs usually avoid targeting tourists, something that is not part of their lucrative core operations and would trigger repercussions from Washington,\u201d the outlet added. \u201cBut Baja California is awash with guns bought north of the border and foreigners there can often fall prey to common crime.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Gen. 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They lose control. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A monthly Western Journal Membership costs less than one coffee and breakfast sandwich each month, and it gets you access to ALL of our content \u2014 news, commentary, and premium articles. You\u2019ll experience a radically reduced number of ads, and most importantly you will be vitally supporting the fight for America\u2019s soul in 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We are literally counting on you because without our members, The Western Journal would cease to exist. Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  in the fight? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44802\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44802\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44802\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44802\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44802\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>George Upper is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Western Journal and was a weekly co-host of &#8220;WJ Live,&#8221; powered by The Western Journal. He is currently a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. A former U.S. Army special operator, teacher and consultant, he is a lifetime member of the NRA and an active volunteer leader in his church. Born in Foxborough, Massachusetts, he has lived most of his life in central North Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  George Upper, is the former editor-in-chief of The Western Journal and is now a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. He currently serves as the connections pastor at Awestruck Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is a former U.S. Army special operator, teacher, manager and consultant. Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from Foxborough High School before joining the Army and spending most of the next three years at Fort Bragg. He holds bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in English as well as a Master&#8217;s in Business Administration, all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He and his wife life only a short drive from his three children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and in his spare time he shoots, reads a lot of Lawrence Block and John D. MacDonald, and watches Bruce Campbell movies. He is a fan of individual freedom, Tommy Bahama, fine-point G-2 pens and the Oxford comma. <\/p>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Foxborough, Massachusetts <\/p>\n<p>  Nationality <\/p>\n<p>  American <\/p>\n<p>  Honors\/Awards <\/p>\n<p>  Beta Gamma Sigma <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  B.A., English, UNCG; M.A., English, UNCG; MBA, UNCG <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  North Carolina <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Faith, Business, Leadership and Management, Military, Politics <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tragic development in the case of missing American and Australian tourists as bodies are discovered near where they vanished. 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