TV Producer Kills Wife During Family Vacation

Monica Beresford-Redman was celebrating her 42nd birthday.

Mónica Beresford-Redman was from Brazil; Photo source.

Bruce Beresford-Redman was an Emmy-award-winning TV producer best known for hits like “Survivor” and MTV’s “Pimp My Ride.” But in 2010, his own life became like a reality TV show when he was accused, and ultimately convicted, of murdering his wife.

Background

Bruce and Mónica (née Burgos) Beresford-Redman married in 1999. The charming New Jersey boy and stunning Brazilian native were the picture of marital bliss and happiness at their wedding. Soon after, the couple welcomed two adorable children, Camilla and Alec.

As the co-creator and producer of some of America’s most popular reality TV shows, the Beresford-Redman’s certainly didn’t lack money and material goods. But, as is often the case, wealth did not shield the couple from marital woes. During the marriage, Bruce engaged in numerous affairs, eventually prompting Mónica to demand a divorce.

Bruce and Mónica in happier times; Photo source.

Instead of getting a divorce, the family went to Cancún six weeks later to celebrate Mónica’s 42nd birthday at the ultra-luxurious Moon Palace Spa and…