Why were surfers killed in Mexico?

Video above: The parents of two Australian surfers found dead in Baja California, Mexico last week spoke publicly on Tuesday, May 7.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) – A man suspected of killing three surfers, two Australian brothers and a San Diego man has been identified by Mexican authorities.

According to the Baja California Attorney General’s Office, Jesus Gerardo “N.” was taken into custody in connection with the incident. His nickname is said to have been “El Kekas”. His last name was not released.

The image below, provided by the Baja California Attorney General’s Office, shows the suspect, whose face and body are blurred.

The three victims were on a surfing trip near Ensenada, Mexico, when they were reported missing in late April after failing to show up at their Airbnb.

Shortly thereafter, Baja California Attorney General María Elena Andrade Ramírez announced that an investigation had been opened into her disappearance.

It was later announced on Friday, May 3, that three bodies had been found in La Bocana, about 130 miles south of San Diego. The human remains were recovered from a 50-foot well.

Relatives identified the three men as Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad.

According to Mexican authorities, it is believed the victims were killed after an attempt was made to steal their truck for its tires.

Another man and a woman remained in custody on drug possession charges. Two other suspects are being sought in connection with the murders.

Border Report’s Salvador Rivera contributed to this report.