“Survivor” Producer Jailed in Mexico for Murdering Ex-Wife Could Be Free in a Year: Father

The father of the former "Survivor" producer jailed for murdering his ex-wife has said his son could be free in a year.

David Beresford-Redman, who is convinced the trial proved his son Bruce's innocence, said with time already served his son could be out of prison by 2016 after serving half of his 12 year sentence.

Beresford-Redman, 43, was found guilty of killing Monica Burgos, whose body was discovered in a hotel sewer in Cancun. He had reported her missing just two days earlier on April 6, 2010 after she allegedly failed to return from a solo shopping trip.

"The trial proved that Bruce is innocent," David Beresford-Redman said, "We won't accept (the ruling). He is not guilty. He has not been proven guilty - he has been ruled guilty."

His son was extradited to Mexico by U.S. Marshals three years ago to face trial. Prior to that he had been held by U.S authorities.

The couple went to Cancun with their two children to reconcile their relationship, however Burgos disappeared from their hotel days. Her body found in a septic tank less than 100 yards from their hotel room.  

Beresford-Redman's father claims his son was convicted despite tainted evidence and inconsistencies from investigators.

"(There was) no blood found. No missing sheets, no missing towels," David Beresford-Redman said.

He was ultimately convicted of homicide a lesser charge than the initial aggravated homicide, and has filed an intention to appeal the conviction and sentence. 

"(The ordeal) ends when Bruce comes home exonerated,' David Baresford-Redman said.