Callum and Jake Robinson: Men accused of murdering Perth brothers in Mexico face trial

Three men accused of brutally murdering Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico last year could face a combined sentence of 600 years behind bars after rejecting plea deals.

Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus faced court in the Mexican city of Ensenada on Thursday local time charged with aggravated homicide, aggravated robbery, violent robbery and grant theft auto over the fatal shooting in April 2024.

Callum, 32, and Jake, 31, were on a surfing holiday and had been camping in a remote part of northern Mexico with their American friend Mr Rhoad, 30, when they were each shot in the head during a botched robbery.

Authorities said the trio were killed after trying to de-escalate the situation when they were ambushed by the thugs to steal the pick-up truck they were driving.

Their bodies were later found callously dumped in a 15m well in Baja California.

In court, Prosecutor Raul Cobo Montejano requested a 210-year sentence for each of the three men, after they rejected a plea deal which would have seen them serve between 47 and 52 years imprisonment, according to the ABC.

The trio, who have not entered pleas, will now face trial. A date is still yet to be set.

Mr Montejano said the case was based on evidence from 35 witnesses, adding that authorities were still hunting a fourth man believed to be related to the shootings.

Mr Gerardo’s ex-girlfriend, Ari Gisell, also faced court charged with several offences including inciting a robbery.

She also rejected a plea deal — which included a 20-year prison sentence — with the matter adjourned until November 19.

Australian embassy representatives were seen attending the hearing, with the brothers’ family watching on via video-link.

Callum — a professional lacrosse player — and Mr Rhoad were living in San Diego when Jake — a doctor, who was set to start a new job in Geelong — flew in for their holiday.

After their deaths, the brothers’ parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, paid tribute to their sons, saying they were “truly loved and affected many people’s lives”.

“We have always been proud of their academic and sporting achievements, and admired their life choices,” Mr Robinson said last year.

“Please live bigger, shine brighter and love harder in their memory.”