Video advertisement feedback The murder of three surfers highlights the unsolved crime crisis in Mexico 01:33-Source: CNN CNN On April 29th, Jack and Callum Robinson brothers and American friend Jake Carter Rhodes disappeared while surfing and camping near the town of ensenada, about 60 miles south of the border city of Tijuana.
Earlier this week, three bodies were found dumped in a well with gunshot wounds to the head. On Sunday, Mexican authorities confirmed the identities of three missing friends with the help of relatives who flew in to help investigators.
According to Seven Network in Australia, Debra Robinson said in San Diego, "Our hearts are broken and the world has become darker for us." She and her husband have flown to San Diego.
"We also mourn the death of our best friend Carter Rhodes. They are all young people and enjoy the passion of surfing together, "she said.
She thanked the friends, family and supporters who helped her. She said, "We know that they are truly loved and have affected many people's lives."
The couple from Perth stood on the beach next to their husband Martin, and then paid tribute to the two brothers: Callum, 33, lives in San Diego and plays for the Australian national hockey team. Jack, 30, is a doctor who flew from Australia two weeks ago to join his brother's trip. His parents told CNN's 7: 00 news earlier.
Reuters video related video The murder of three surfers highlights Mexico's unsolved crime crisis. Callum is a lovely and legendary figure who regards America as his second hometown. Debra said: "He is known as the koala. He once played professional lacrosse in the Philippine Hockey League and represented Australia in the world championships. He always takes time to coach the junior team."
"His brother Jack is a happy, gentle and compassionate man. He is engaged in medical career. Jack's hobby is surfing. It is no coincidence that many hospitals where he works are close to surfing beaches. " She added and listed Jack's other hobbies, including running, swimming, cricket and live music.
"Now it's time to take them home to family and friends and the waves in Australia," she said with tears. "Please live bigger, brighter and love them more in their memory. “
Martin, the father of Jack and Callum, also delivered a speech, thanking the Australian institutions that helped find their son-including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Embassy in Mexico. He also thanked Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian, saying that she called on Monday to express her support.
Mexican authorities vowed to investigate these murders, saying that these surfers may have been attacked in an attempt to rob a car. In recent years, Baja California has been plagued by cartel violence, although this violence rarely occurs in tourist areas like ensenada.
Dozens of people protested in ensenada last week, calling on the authorities to take more measures to solve the violence faced by tourists and local people. Many people held up surfboards with slogans to pay tribute to the three victims.
Drug trafficking groups are threatening Mexico with more and more serious violence, partly because of the huge demand for drugs by American consumers and the arsenal from the northern border.
Although some parts of Mexico are recognized as tourist destinations, violent crimes including kidnapping and human trafficking plague some parts of the country, especially the border areas. Mexico has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, and more than 100,000 people are still missing. Studies show that only about 7% of murders in Mexico have been solved.
The attorney general's office said that three Mexican citizens who had been questioned about the disappearance of three murdered surfers were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping. One of the suspects was identified as jesus Gerado "N", alias "El Kekas".