Family of billionaire couple found strangled beside swimming pool, offering $35 million to find killer

Barry and Honey Sherman, two Canadian billionaires, were found dead mysteriously.
On December 15, 2017, at around noon, a realtor providing a tour of the couple's Toronto mansion discovered their bodies next to their indoor basement pool, still wearing their wedding attire. According to authorities, they were semi-seated side by side with belts around their necks that were fastened to the indoor pool's handrail.

Honey Sherman, Barry Sherman's wife, was 70 years old. According to authorities, they hadn't been heard from by any of their friends or business partners in around two days, and the house showed no evidence of having been broken into.


Beyond Toronto's upscale neighborhood, the story garnered widespread attention. Police deemed the killings strange, and rumors abounded about who would have sought to kill the altruistic wife of the founder of Canada's wealthiest couple and the generic medicine industry giant Apotex.

To make connections, investigators have worked hard. However, no arrests have been made five years later. The Shermans' son made an additional $25 million offer for information leading to an arrest on the week's anniversary of the deaths. The award now stands at $35 million.

When announcing the reward money, Jonathon Sherman remarked that he had been overcome with sadness, loss, and sorrow, and these sentiments only continuously compounded. The fifth anniversary of his parent's home murders is this coming week. Since then, every day has been a nightmare. He continued that closure will not be attainable until those accountable for this wicked deed are brought to justice. He is looking forward to the day when he can pay this bill since it will finally make healing possible. The case has baffled detectives and amateur sleuths alike from the start.

An autopsy performed a few days after the horrifying discovery confirmed the pair had been strangled and died. Police stated at the time that the inquiry was still in its early stages and that the deaths were not being considered homicides. Due to the victims' notoriety, the case was publicized right away.

According to its website, Barry Sherman created Apotex in 1974 and grew it into a major pharmaceutical company that has given more than $50 million to charity. Forbes assessed his net worth to be $3 billion at the time of his passing.

The Shermans came into contact with Canada's economic and political elites due to their riches, extensive investments, and philanthropic efforts. Numerous dignitaries, including Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attended their funeral.

Jonathon Sherman, who was visibly moved, stormed the stage during the memorial service, flanked by his three sisters, and denounced any claims that their parents committed suicide. The pair was allegedly targeted, Toronto police said when they revealed an assessment of the evidence six weeks after the deaths were discovered. The investigators blamed the lengthy search of the Shermans' expansive home and associated difficulties for the delay in coming to a decision.

Related FAQs

How did the Shermans contact Canada's economic and political elites?
The Shermans came into contact with Canada's economic and political elites due to their riches, extensive investments, and philanthropic efforts.

When did Barry Sherman create Apotex?
Barry Sherman created Apotex in 1974.