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‘It’s hell’: Father of Australian brothers killed in Mexico testifies in murder trial
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The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico testified in court, describing his life as 'hell' after their death.
Three men are charged with the killing of Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, who were on a surfing trip in Mexico.
- Martin Robinson testified in the murder trial of his sons
- The trial is in its second day in Ensenada, Mexico
- Jake and Callum Robinson were 30 and 33 years old, respectively
- The brothers and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad were killed in April 2024
- The victims were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast
- Martin Robinson identified his sons' bodies, with difficulty in identifying Jake
- Jake and Callum Robinson were killed in Mexico in 2024
- Three men are charged with the killings
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- Center: Martin Robinson described the ordeal of having to identify his sons’ bodies: Callum by a tattoo on his forearm, while identifying Jake was more difficult and required photographs.
- Right: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
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- Verdict in the murder trial
Why It Matters
Justice for the victims and their families
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- Sep 9Brisbane Times (AU): Martin Robinson described the ordeal of having to identify his sons’ bodies: Callum by a tattoo on his forearm, while identifying Jake was m
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