Trial begins for men accused of killing brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico
The trial for three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico has commenced in Ensenada. During the opening proceedings, the judge ordered the defendants removed from the courtroom following reports of witness intimidation.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing safety concerns for international tourists in Mexico and the challenges of judicial integrity in high-profile criminal trials.
Debra and Martin Robinson say attending the trial is "incredibly important and overwhelmingly difficult". ( AFP: Guillermo Arias )
A trial has begun for three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico.
Jesús Gerardo, also known as "El Kekas", Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús are facing a number of charges for the alleged killing of Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad in 2024.
The judge-only trial is expected to run for more than four weeks.
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Jake and Callum Robinson and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were shot dead after being robbed in April 2024.
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