Three men go on trial in Mexico over the April 2024 deaths of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip on the Pacific coast in Baja California.

The proceedings begin in the port city of Ensenada, where the Robinson family attends. Reported accounts include testimony and support from the brothers’ parents, including Martin Robinson describing identifying his sons’ bodies. Multiple outlets also focus on concerns raised at the start of the case, including claims that witnesses face intimidation or threats and that protective measures are considered or ordered.

While CBS and several Australian outlets broadly describe the trial’s start and who is accused, some sources emphasize courtroom conditions and alleged witness intimidation, including whether witnesses are placed into protection. Others highlight the family’s perspective as they seek answers about the killings and the circumstances leading to the deaths. Across reporting, the core allegation is that the three defendants are responsible for the fatal shootings during the 2024 trip.