The Aussies at the centre of a Mexican murder trial

September 9, 2026

Producer: Orla Maher

It’s been two years since Aussie brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, American Jack Carter Rhoad, were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico. This week, their parents sat metres from the men accused of these murders, with a trial finally underway in the city of Ensenada. It was a dramatic start to proceedings with witness intimidation claims and a judge swap, and in today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack it all.

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Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden

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The Aussies at the centre of a Mexican murder trial