How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded

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What happened

The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:04:35 UTC.

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