Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
""We want the men accused of murdering our sons to see, in person, the human consequences of what happened.""
— Martin Robinson , Other
""Callum and Jake were not simply victims in a case file - they were our sons, deeply loved by their family and friends, with lives, dreams and futures that were brutally taken away.""
— Debra Robinson , Other
Key People
Ángel Jesús is one of the accused in the murders.
Callum Robinson was a member of Australia's national lacrosse team and lived in San Diego.
Carter Rhoad was a Californian friend of the Robinson brothers.
Debra Robinson is the mother of Callum and Jake.
Irineo Francisco is one of the accused in the murders.
Jake Robinson was a young Australian who was set to start a job as a doctor.
Jesús "El Kekas" Gerardo is one of the accused in the murders.
Martin Robinson is the father of Callum and Jake.
All Coverage
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.
October 10, 2026 at 09:21 AMHow the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded
The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".
October 10, 2026 at 06:04 AMNord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.
October 10, 2026 at 04:51 AMFlydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
October 10, 2026 at 04:34 AMRenshaw century puts Australia on top against South Africa - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.
October 10, 2026 at 12:00 AMThree men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
October 9, 2026 at 09:55 PM