Important update on Shanquella Robinson’s mysterious death in Mexico

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

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

Videos later surfaced showing the friends physically attacking Robinson, but the FBI never charged or arrested anyone in the case.

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

According to the lawsuit, the “Cabo Six” consists of Daejhanae Jackson, Alysse Hyatt, Malik Dyer, Wenter Donovan, Khalil Cooke and Nazeer Tyree Wiggin.

Sallamondra Robinson accused the Cabo Six of wrongful death, assault, negligence, conspiracy and infliction of emotional distress. She also accused the State Department and FBI of investigative failures and delays in justice.

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

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

The lawsuit alleges that the Cabo Six posted the video on social media and called Jackson’s friend so he could witness 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 seemingly painful injuries,” the lawsuit says.

The lawsuit also alleges the group left Mexico a day earlier than originally planned without informing Mexican officials of the attack.

The filing alleges that Sallamondra Robinson suffered from anxiety, depression and psychological distress following her daughter’s death.

“Shanquella Robinson was a dynamic and ambitious 25-year-old who had already established herself as a notable entrepreneur and beloved member of the community,” the lawsuit states.

In addition to being an entrepreneur, Shanquella Robinson also mastered hair braiding.

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

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

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