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Australian surfer brothers murder trial Mexico 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 08
SEP 08 · Day 1
Trial begins for alleged murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico
Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the alleged murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in 2024.
Ari Gisell, the ex-girlfriend of one of the accused, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the murders.
The trial is expected to last four weeks and is judge-only.
SEP 08 · Day 1
Trial begins over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers in Mexico
The accused were moved to a smaller courtroom amid accusations that some witnesses had been intimidated by people associated with the defendants.
Prosecutors say the victims were killed due to a bungled robbery.
Prosecutors are seeking jail sentences of more than 200 years for the defendants.