Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend

Three men on trial for killing Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad in Baja California in 2024 The alleged killers of two Australian surfers and an American at a Mexican surfing hotspot in 2024 have gone on trial in the border resort where the three were murdered.

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National story. 8 articles from 8 sources. 7 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Sep 8, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 8, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend

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Border ReportCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend

FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI NewsCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend

CBS NewsCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico

BBC NewsCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Alleged killers of Australian, US surfers go on trial in Mexico

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New York PostLean Right· Sep 8, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend

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The GuardianLean Left· Sep 7, 2026

Alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend go on trial in Mexico

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