Key facts
- Three men are on trial in Mexico for the alleged murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
- The victims disappeared during a surf trip in Baja California and were later found shot dead in a well.
- Prosecutors are seeking over 200 years in prison for each defendant for murder, violent robbery, and auto theft.
- The parents of the Australian brothers attended the trial's opening day.
- The trial is expected to last four weeks and will involve dozens of witnesses.
Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the alleged murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad. The trio were on a surfing trip in Baja California when they disappeared last year. Their bodies were later discovered at the bottom of a well, showing signs of gunshot wounds to the head. Prosecutors are seeking jail sentences exceeding 200 years for each of the accused, who also face charges including violent robbery and auto theft. The parents of the Australian brothers were present in court for the opening day, emphasizing the human consequences of the crime. The trial is expected to last four weeks and will hear from dozens of witnesses. The ex-girlfriend of one of the accused has already been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the killings.