Men accused of killing Australian and American surfers face trial in Mexico
A trial has begun in Mexico for the suspects accused of murdering three surfers—two Australians and one American—in Baja California. The victims were killed while camping, and the case has drawn international attention to violence in the region.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing security risks for tourists in parts of Mexico and the international diplomatic implications of such crimes.
The alleged killers of two Australians and an American at a Mexican surfing hotspot in 2024 are facing trial in the border resort where the three were murdered.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were shot dead after being robbed in Mexico’s violence-hit Baja California.
They were camping in a remote beachside area when they were attacked. Their bodies were found hidden in a well.
The Robinsons’ parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, travelled to the port city of Ensenada for the start of the trial.
Outside the court, Martin Robinson said: “It’s about representing our sons, being here for them. I know they want us to be here. We want to find out what happened. We want to find out why.”
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