Alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend go on trial in Mexico
Three men are on trial in Mexico for the 2024 robbery and murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend. The victims were camping in a remote area of Baja California when they were attacked.
Why it matters
The case highlights safety concerns for international tourists in specific regions of Mexico and has prompted significant diplomatic and public concern.
Callum Robinson, 33, and his brother Jake, 30, from Perth, Australia, were camping in a remote beachside area when they were robbed and killed. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Callum Robinson, 33, and his brother Jake, 30, from Perth, Australia, were camping in a remote beachside area when they were robbed and killed. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE Mexico Alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend go on trial in Mexico Three men on trial for killing Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad in Baja California in 2024
Prefer the Guardian on Google The alleged killers of two Australian surfers and an American at a Mexican surfing hotspot in 2024 have gone on trial in the border resort where the three were murdered.
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