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Bruce Beresford-Redman: Ex-"Survivor" Producer Free from Mexican Custody, Remains a Suspect

Monica Beresford Redman (Personal Photo)

CANCUN, Mexico (CBS/AP) Bruce Beresford-Redman, who produced such shows as "Pimp My Ride" and "Survivor," was freed from Mexican custody early Friday, but remains under investigation for his wife Monica Beresford-Redman's murder.

PICTURES: Monica Beresford-Redman Found Dead

The 38-year-old Hollywood producer cannot leave Mexico until police conclude their investigation, Quintana Roo state investigator Veronica Acacio said.

Mexican Police Escort Bruce Beresford Redman (AP Photo)

Police detained Bruce Beresford-Redman as a suspect Thursday after finding his wife's body in a sewer at Cancun's Moon Palace resort, where the family was on vacation.

Her body had scratches on the neck, signs of asphyxiation and a heavy blow to the right temple, said Francisco Alor, the attorney general for Quintana Roo state, where Cancun is located.

PICTURES: Monica Beresford-Redman Found Dead

Her husband had scratches on his face and arms, he said, and several guests heard an argument in the couple's room Monday night.

"He's the initial focus of the investigation based on their alleged turbulent relationship," Alor said by phone from the state capital of Chetumal.

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PICTURES: Monica Beresford-Redman Found Dead

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