'Our hearts are broken': Parents of brothers slain in Mexico speak - 9News

The parents of two Australian men killed in Mexico have given a heartbreaking statement after the bodies of the brothers were identified.

Three Mexican locals were arrested over the weekend after the bodies of Perth men Callum and Jake Robinson, and their US friend Jack Carter Rhoad, were discovered 10 metres down a well.

It's believed they were shot dead in a "robbery gone wrong".

Debra and Martin Robinson's sons Jake and Callum were allegedly murdered in Mexico. (9News)

The Robinson's parents Debra and Martin have travelled to Mexico as the investigation continues.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Cal and Jake have been murdered," Debra said.

"Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us. We also mourn the loss of Carter Rhoad, a close friend.

"They were young men enjoying their passion of surfing together."

Martin thanked friends in the US and Australia for their tide of support, along with Australian government agencies and police, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Authorities told 9News' Alison Piotrowski they had not ruled out the involvement of further suspects.

Callum and Jake Robinson had been missing since April 27. (Nine)

Mexican authorities have returned to the scene where two Perth brothers and their American friend were murdered. (Nine)

A convoy of 20 army vehicles pulled up to the campsite on Monday (Tuesday AEST) in Baja California where the three men were last seen on April 27.

Forensic investigators were seen combing a remote dirt track for evidence as Mexico's National Guard scoured the above cliffs.

Police said they were unable to rule out any additional suspects as they were still collecting evidence and the investigation was ongoing.

Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of further suspects. (Nine)

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson haven't been in contact with loved ones. Last seen camping in Mexico. 02.05.24 (Supplied)

Two of the arrested trio were caught with methamphetamines. One of them, a woman, had one of the victims' cellphones when she was caught. Prosecutors earlier said the two were being held pending drug charges but continued to be suspects in the killings.

A third man was arrested on charges of a crime equivalent to kidnapping, but that was before the bodies were found. It was unclear if he might face more charges.

The Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade Ramírez said it was believed the brothers and their friend had been killed during an opportunistic robbery attempt.

But the execution-style killings had locals asking whether there could be links to organised crime.

Jake and Callum's parents travelled from Perth to Mexico to identify their bodies before crossing the border into the United States.

A vigil was held for the three in San Diego. (Nine)

A GoFundMe page has been launched to cover travel and accommodation and funeral costs while an investigation is under way.

The fundraiser had already raised US$250,000 ($378,788) out of its $300,000 ($454,545) goal by Tuesday evening.

A vigil was held for the three men in Callum's adopted hometown of San Diego. 

"Cal Robinson was just bigger than life," friend Peter Green said.

"An absolute legend, a guy that lit up the room. He had his own gravitational pull."

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