Barry Sherman: A Mysterious Twist in a Billion‑Dollar Tale
It started with a haunting discovery—the bodies of Barry Sherman, the 75‑year‑old Apotex chairman, and his 70‑year‑old wife Honey were found hanging from a railing near a basement pool on December 15. The hit‑man vibes were immediately felt, but the police were hesitant to call it a homicide, at least until the family pushed back.
The Family’s Stand
- Four children say a murder‑suicide doesn’t fit the Shermans’ vintage.
- They enlisted lawyer Brian Greenspan, who, in turn, called in the pros: a team of former Toronto homicide detectives.
- The kids demanded a second autopsy—the forensic pathologist took a look on December 20, a day before the funeral.
Detectives Turn on the Scene
Turns out the attachment on the bodies was men’s leather belts—no ropes or cords, just belts tied to a bar by the pool’s edge.
Despite the dogs barking out of the street, the rigging was pointless. No cords found, no strange drug traces in the toxicology reports, and the wrists were untied when the bodies were spotted.
CLASSIC CONFIDENCE
That’s all the clues, but the private investigators felt the scene was “professional, staged homicide” and “contract killing.” They’ve been denied full access to the house, with sources saying there’s no sign of forced entry or chaos inside.
Footage Fizzle
Even after combing through neighbor cameras, the detectives found nothing—no camera sniffed anything of interest.
What Were We Dealing With?
Barry Sherman was the founder of Apotex—a company that’s become the slickest generic drug provider in Canada, boasting 11,000 employees and 300 drugs sold in 120 countries. Imagine a titan taking a tragic exit with a storyline that feels straight out of an undercover thriller.
Until now, the official narrative leans toward a murder‑suicide, but the family’s fresh investigation keeps the question hanging. Only one thing’s sure: the curtain has drawn down dramatically on this blockbuster death saga.
