Jake and Callum Robinson’s dad tells court life is ‘hell’ without Perth brothers after their alleged murders in Mexico

The father of Australian brothers allegedly murdered in Mexico has given heartbreaking evidence at the trial of their accused killers, saying his life since their deaths has been “hell” and revealing “what we can’t understand”.

Martin Robinson and his wife Debra have made the trip from Perth to Ensenada seeking answers over the deaths of their sons Callum and Jake Robinson in April 2024.

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The parents were hand in hand as they entered court on Tuesday, a day dedicated to testimony from those who knew and loved the alleged victims most.

“It’s hell,” Martin told the court when asked what the last two years had been like without his boys.

“It’s hard enough for a parent to lose one child but we lost two sons in horrific circumstances and it’s left a huge hole in our lives.”

Carter Rhoad (left) and Callum and Jake Robinson were allegedly murdered in Mexico. Credit: 7NEWS

The brothers and their American friend Carter Rhoad had visited Mexico to camp and surf.

The trio were allegedly shot dead during a robbery for their phones and car tyres at a remote camping spot on the country’s Pacific coast, before being dumped down a well.

The alarm for them was raised when they could not be reached by friends and family.

‘What we can’t understand’

The court was told the FBI had worked with local authorities to locate the bodies.

Jesus Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesus are on trial in the coastal city of Ensenada charged with murder and aggravated robbery.

Martin said the family does not “hold any animosity against the people” responsible for the brothers’ deaths, but added “what we can’t understand is how they could rob the world of two beautiful men who had such bright futures”.

Debra and Martin Robinson are in Mexico for the trial of their sons’ alleged killers. Credit: 7NEWS

Rhoad’s mother, who testified via videolink, told the court authorities had informed her that each alleged victim was shot three times.

“Each of the boys was shot behind the head. I’m not an expert but to me it looked like an execution,” she said.

Dozens more witnesses are expected to give evidence during the four-week, judge-only trial.

Rhoad’s spouse and brother are set to give testimony tomorrow.

The defendants have not entered pleas.