Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Entertainment
AP  
May 8, 2010

Family of woman slain in Mexico criticise inquiry

LOS ANGELES, USA (AP) — The family of a former Survivor producer’s wife who was found slain in Mexico blasted investigators on Friday, saying it was taking too long to make an arrest.

The criticism came nearly a month after the body of Monica Beresford-Redman was discovered in a sewer in a resort in Cancun.

“I’m a mother, I’m a lawyer, and I don’t understand the justice in Mexico,” Ely Burgos said. “But I really want to know what’s happening.”

The Burgos family criticised Mexican authorities for not arresting TV producer Bruce Beresford-Redman, who has not been charged but was barred from leaving Mexico after his wife was found dead.

Attorney Eutiquio Salas, who represents Bruce Beresford-Redman, did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

Mexican authorities said they were awaiting the results of forensics tests and wouldn’t be swayed by the family’s remarks.

Francisco Alor, attorney general for Quintana Roo state, where Cancun is located, said he understood the family’s pain and frustration but stressed the investigation was sensitive and could not be conducted under outside pressure.

“It’s a family who has been hurt by the death of their sister and of course we respect their attitude,” Alor said. “We have to act carefully to avoid making mistakes and have all the necessary elements to make a decision.”

Wearing T-shirts saying “Justice for Monica,” the Burgos family spoke at a Los Angeles restaurant owned by Monica Beresford-Redman.

They said they were concerned that Bruce Beresford-Redman might flee Mexico or the case could fall apart because so much time had passed. Mexican investigators should also accept help from US authorities, they said.

Their attorney Alison Triessl said investigators have told the family little about the investigation. She said the family was considering paying for a second autopsy to glean more answers and evidence.

Carla Burgos, another sister, said investigators told her on a recent trip to Cancun that they had enough evidence but weren’t focusing then on a motive.

Triessl said motive was important and should be taken into account.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
Latest News, News
Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
Latest News, News
FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
Latest News, News
Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
Entertainment, Latest News
Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26, 2025
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
Latest News, News
WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
International News, Latest News
Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
Latest News, News
Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26, 2025
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
International News, Latest News
UN says Guinea election campaign marked by ‘intimidation’
December 26, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct