The Canadian billionaire couple found dead at their home in Toronto last month were murdered in a targeted killing, police say. The bodies of Barry, 75, and Honey Sherman, 70, were found on 15 December. Police said on Friday no-one had been charged, and declined to comment on any suspects.
Barry Sherman, one of Canada's richest men, and his wife were well-known for their philanthropy, and their sudden deaths stunned many in the country. Media reports in the days after the couple's bodies were discovered quoted police sources saying they were investigating a murder-suicide theory. "I don't know where that came from," Toronto police detective Susan Gomes told reporters, adding that it was just one of several theories under consideration. The new details of the case came on the same day that the pharmaceutical giant Apotex that Barry Sherman founded announced its CEO's resignation.
Thousands mourn Canada billionaire couple Billionaire's family attack death reports What was revealed on Friday? Detective Gomes said the couple were last seen alive on the evening of 13 December and had no communication with family after that point. She said police investigators had found no sign of forced entry on any access points to the home. Two days later the pair were found fully clothed by the pool "hanging by belts in a semi-seated position on the pool deck," she added.
Ms Gomes said that police came to the conclusion they were dealing with a double homicide after "six weeks of evidence and its review". Police believe the couple were "targeted", she added. "I'm not going to discuss the suspects, or any suspects," Ms Gomes said. "I'm not going to discuss any motives." She said there was a "significant list of people" they were speaking to in the ongoing investigation. Police have until now released few details in the case, confirming only that they both died from ligature neck compression, or strangulation with material. Mystery continue Jessica Murphy, BBC News, Toronto It was clear at Barry and Honey Sherman's December funeral that the couple - who were beloved parents, grandparents, with deep ties to the community - would be deeply missed. But there was no escaping the fact that the mystery over how they died overshadowed the sombre service. The weeks of silence from authorities created plenty of space for speculation as to what happened to the prominent couple.
Now, Toronto police have revealed some hints as to what occurred between 13 December, when the couple were last seen, and 15 December, when their bodies were discovered. A full answer is not likely anytime soon. Toronto detective Susan Gomes made clear there is plenty of evidence for police to still dig through.
source: www.bbc.co
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