The four children of slain billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman squabble over their new-found riches, but only two really want power. Hanging over all of this is the possibility that Honey had a will.
This is the final episode of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, reporter Kevin Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Audio Sources: Facebook, CTV, Alex Krawczyk Spotify, Green Storage, Apotex, HBO, NBC News, The One Residences, Bahamas Government, Sicilian Vampire, City News, Bank Hapaolim, Octupus, Baycrest, Sherman Memorial, Brothers for Life, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Toronto Police
Honey and Barry Sherman had nothing on their calendar, friends were away and Barryâs life was a whoâs who of suspects. He also owed a lot of money. If there ever was a perfect time to commit a horrendous murder and get away with it, this was it.
This is episode eight of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, reporter Kevin Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Audio Sources:Â I24 News, Yes TV, CityNews, Global, Murder on the Orient Express movie
A long, winding road takes reporter Kevin Donovan to a most unusual meeting in a cold garage with Honey and Barry Shermanâs only son, the man who calls himself the âheir apparentâ and whose sister suspects he was involved in the murders. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jonathon says he is an open book. Ask me anything, he says, which Donovan does. Jonathon is voiced by an actor based on his interview with Kevin and email correspondence.
This is episode seven of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Audio Sources: Fillerzine/YouTube, Sherman funeral
All the money in the world canât buy happiness and the home of Honey and Barry Sherman tells that story. Honey was tough on the kids. Barry was a soft touch. Riches were doled out unevenly and there was division over each otherâs lives. Then there were the four cousins who went after Barry in the courts.
This is episode six of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, investigative reporter Kevin Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Audio Sources: CityNews, Sherman Memorial
When the lead Toronto homicide detective avoids the crime scene and juniors canât walk across the road to collect key surveillance video, thatâs a sign of a poor investigation. And that was just day one after Honey and Barry Sherman were found dead. Join veteran investigative reporter Kevin Donovan as he details the mistakes that turned this case cold.
This is episode five of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Audio Sources:Â Sherman family reward press conference, Toronto Police, Law and Order NBC, CTV News, CP24
Barry Sherman the Generous, the Brilliant, the Tough Negotiator. Honey Sherman the Ferocious, the Brave, the Fundraiser. It was love at first sight in the â70s and together they raised a family and built a business. Honeyâs roots were in the Holocaust and Barryâs in a family where the men died young.
Audio: UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, Sherman Funeral
We follow the footsteps of Honey and Barry Sherman and the mysterious "Walking Man" as they converge on Old Colony Rd., in what became a horrible, murderous evening. But the day started with smiles and workouts. Hannukah had just begun. Honey had presents to buy for grandchildren and Barry had drug battles to fight.
Audio Sources: Toronto Police Press Conferences, Sherman private investigation press conference
After Honey and Barry Sherman are found hanging, police sources say it is a murder-suicide and cause outrage among Sherman friends who believe otherwise. Veteran investigative reporter Kevin Donovan cold calls sources and gets a promising lead.
This is episode two of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it.
Toronto Star subscribers will also get exclusive early access to behind-the-scenes bonus episodes. If you are not a subscriber, use promo code PODCAST to save 10% on an annual subscription at thestar.com/subscribe.
Audio sources: Washington Post, CTV, Canadian Press, Global, Toronto Police Services, CBS
Where are Honey and Barry Sherman? Itâs a typical day for these eccentric billionaires but theyâre not answering the phone. After a gruesome discovery, the Sherman children decide to tear down the mansion where they grew up. Before wreckers arrive, a mysterious intruder discovers signs of an investigation gone wrong.
This is episode one of âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a âSuspicionâ podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, Kevin Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Shermans and their estate, and wrote a book about it.Â
Audio sources: CityNews, Global
Launching Feb. 10, Season 2 of âSuspicionâ brings âThe Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman,â a podcast probing the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017.
Barry Sherman was the multibillionaire founder of Canadian pharmaceutical company Apotex and a well-known philanthropist. Honey was a tireless fundraiser involved in charity boards and committees. Hosted by the Starâs award-winning chief investigative reporter Kevin Donovan, the series will feature eight original episodes with friends and family who knew the Shermans best and reveals the inside story of the hunt for the killers. For five years, Donovan covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Sherman estate, and wrote a book about it. This podcast lets you hear directly from him and his sources.
Toronto Star subscribers will also get exclusive early access to behind-the-scenes bonus episodes. If you are not a subscriber, use promo code PODCAST to save 10% on an annual subscription at thestar.com/subscribe.
Thank you so much for listening to Death in a Small Town. With the trial beginning this fall, we'll continue to update you as news comes in. Meantime, we want to bring you more true crime investigations. So we're renaming this podcast Suspicion, to make room for a brand new investigation that's coming soon. Like Death in a Small Town, this podcast has been years in the making. So please stay tuned.
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