A veteran reality TV show producer cannot leave Mexico as authorities continue to investigate the slaying of his wife at a Cancun resort.
Bruce Beresford-Redman, 38, was released by state police in Mexico
on Friday after a day of questioning for hours concerning the strangulation death of his
wife Monica, who is the owner of a popular Westside nightclub.
He has denied any role in the slaying.
The couple had gone to Mexico for a romantic getaway that family members said was designed to revive a strained marriage.
His father, David Beresford-Redman, said in a statement that his son "loved [his
wife] and would never have harmed her. He has our full support as we
try to do what’s best for him and our grandchildren so they can be
reunited soon."
The statement continued: "We urge Mexican law enforcement authorities to identify those
responsible for this horrendous crime."
On Monday, Bruce Beresford-Redman, who produced CBS’ "Survivor" and
MTV’s "Pimp My Ride," reported that his wife was missing in Cancun. Her body was found Thursday in a drainage pipe near
their hotel. She had scratches on her face and there were signs that
she had been strangled, the newspaper reported.
Guests at the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancun reported hearing a loud
fight coming from the room the couple shared last weekend with their
children.
Monica Beresford-Redman, a native of Brazil, owned the Zabumba
Restaurant on Venice Boulevard near Overland Avenue.
Late Friday, authorities in Mexico reiterated that the producer needed to stay in the country but offered few clues into their investigation.
"He can’t leave the country," prosecutors said in a statement to the Mexican media. "We still can’t say that he is responsible, but that’s the
starting point of the investigation because we have witnesses who say
he was the last to see her alive."
— Sam Quinones
Photo: Monica Beresford-Redman. Credit: Family photo