‘It’s hell’: father of slain Australian surfers tells Mexico homicide trial about identifying sons’ bodies
Summary
The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico spoke in court about the pain of losing his sons as their murder trial continues. Three men are accused of killing the surfers and their American friend during a robbery attempt in April 2024.Key Facts
- Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and American Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- Their bodies were found in a cliff-top shaft with gunshot wounds to the head.
- Authorities said the killings happened during an attempted robbery of their pickup truck, which was later burned.
- The victims’ father described identifying his sons’ bodies, including using a tattoo to identify Callum.
- A protected witness said they went to the crime scene with one defendant but fled after hearing gunshots and were later threatened.
- The surfers’ deaths caused widespread grief in Australia and the US and led to a big social media search for their bodies.
- The trial is expected to continue until the end of September.
- The widow of Jack Carter Rhoad is expected to give testimony soon.
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