The quest for justice continues for the family of Shanquella Robinson, two years after her mysterious death during a vacation trip to Cabo with friends. On the anniversary of her death, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the attorney representing her mother, Sallamondra Robinson. This suit, lodged in Mecklenburg County Superior Court, targets not only the members of the trip but also implicates the U.S. Department of State and the FBI for their respective roles in the aftermath.
The legal action asserts that the six individuals, who have come to be known as the "Cabo Six," bear responsibility for Robinson's death, which a death certificate stated occurred just 15 minutes after sustaining a broken neck and a severe spinal cord injury. In a statement obtained by WCNC Charlotte, attorney Sue-Ann Robinson said, "They had a video that went viral, the whole world saw the video and there's still been no arrest since Oct 29, what kind of system is this?" The mention of the video refers to distressing footage circulated online, which appears to show Robinson being assaulted by one of the individuals on the vacation with her. Nevertheless, no arrests have been made to date.
The group that Robinson traveled with initially told authorities that she likely died of alcohol poisoning—a stark contrast to the later-revealed cause of death, which included the violent injuries. Raising further questions, a news release cited by QC News suggests a disagreement between Mexican authorities and U.S. officials regarding the circumstances of her passing.
Further complicating the case, Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson indicated that the lawsuit also accuses federal agencies of investigative failures and delaying justice. According to a WSOC-TV news release, Sue-Ann Robinson stated, "The family continues to call for the arrest and extradition of Daejhanae Jackson, who is wanted in Mexico for femicide."
