Important update on the mysterious death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico

The mother of a North Carolina woman who was fatally attacked while on vacation in Mexico legal action two years after the tragic incident.

Shanquella RobinsonThe 25-year-old died in October 2022 while traveling with friends, who are referred to in a lawsuit filed by her mother as the “Cabo Six.” The mother claims that the group told officials that Robinson died of alcohol poisoning, but she actually died of a broken neck.

Videos later emerged showing the friends Physically attacking Robinson, but the FBI never charged anyone or made any arrests in the case.

Robinson’s motherSallamondra Robinson filed a lawsuit on October 25 against the ‘Cabo Six’, the FBI and the US Department of State.

The “Cabo Six” exists by Daejhanae Jackson, Alysse Hyatt, Malik Dyer, Wenter Donovan, Khalil Cooke and Nazeer Tyree Wiggin, the lawsuit said.

Sallamondra Robinson accused the “Cabo Six” of wrongful death, battery, negligence, conspiracy and emotional distress. She also accused the State Department and the FBI of botched investigations and delaying justice.

The lawsuit alleges that Jackson punched Shanquella Robinson in the face, head, neck and other parts of her body. The prosecutor calls the attack “violent and brutal.”

According to the lawsuit, Shanquella Robinson was naked and unable to defend herself.

The lawsuit alleges that the “Cabo Six” posted the video to social media and created a video naming Jackson’s friend so he could watch the attack. It also says the group refused to take Shanquella Robinson to the hospital.

“No one attempted to comfort or assist Shanquella with her severe and apparently painful injuries,” the complaint states.

The lawsuit also alleges that the group left Mexico a day earlier than originally planned, without telling Mexican officials about the attack.

According to the filing, Sallamondra Robinson has experienced anxiety, depression and mental health issues following the death of her daughter.

“Shanquella Robinson was a vibrant and driven 25-year-old who had already established herself as a remarkable entrepreneur and a beloved member of the community,” the lawsuit said.

Shanquella Robinson was not only an entrepreneur, but also adept at braiding hair.

“This skill allowed her to build strong relationships with families in her community as she offered a service that brought confidence and joy to young clients,” the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

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