Attorneys for Bruce Beresford-Redman say that their client will fight his extradition to Mexico where a warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges that he killed his wife in an act of domestic violence. A judge in Mexico issued the warrant on May 31 for the former "Survivor" producer. Last week, Mexican authorities told The Associated Press that they had officially asked the U.S. State Department to extradite Beresford-Redman.
Now, the State Department will review the facts of the case provided by Mexican authorities and decide whether to authorize the request. Beresford-Redman's attorneys have said their client will surrender to the U.S. government if that happens, but are fighting extradition for now. Beresford-Redman has said he had nothing to do with his wife's death.
Monica Beresford-Redman's body was found in April in a sewer near where the Southern California couple had been staying with their two young children at the luxury Moon Palace resort in Cancun. Monica's body showed evidence of asphyxiation and a blow to the right temple. Bruce had reported her missing and her body was found two days later. Family members of Monica have said the couple went to Mexico to try to prevent a divorce and save their marriage after Bruce had allegedly engaged in a long-term affair.
Bruce Beresford-Redman's passport was confiscated and he was told to stay in Mexico, but he was not barred from leaving, and he returned to California before he was charged in the murder. He has been staying at the family's upscale Rancho Palo Verdes home. Evidence against him includes witness reports of the couple fighting and contradictions in his statements.
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Survivor Producer Fights Extradition to Mexico (Los Angeles Times)
