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.
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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.
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The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
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