Police call Barry and Honey Sherman deaths a double homicide

CAPTION: Toronto police say they believe billionaire Apotex founder Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were targeted and killed in a double homicide.

Police say they have 127 witness statements and are hoping for more people to come forward. (Jan. 26, 2018) SOUNDBITE: Det.

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Susan Gomes PLACELINE: Toronto CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE: The deaths of Toronto billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey in mid-December were a targeted double killing, Toronto police said on Friday.

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Susan Gomes, of the homicide squad, said thousands of hours of investigation have led police to that conclusion. "I believe in the six weeks of evidence that we've obtained that they were targeted," Gomes said. "Honey and Barry Sherman were found deceased in the lower-level pool area, hanging by belts from a poolside railing in a semi-seated position on the pool deck." Barry Sherman, founder of Canadian pharmaceutical giant Apotex, and his wife, both in their 70s, were dressed, police said.