Reward for tip only 45.5 billion KRW, billionaire couple murder mystery

Investigation Stalled for 5 Years in Canada
Son Offers Reward and Appeals for Tips

Barry Sherman (left) and his wife Honey Sherman during their lifetime. Photo by YouTube screen capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] In 2017, a billionaire couple in Canada was found dead in their mansion, and with no progress in the investigation even after five years, the bereaved family has offered a huge reward.

According to recent reports by CNN in the United States, Jonathan Sherman, the son of Barry Sherman and Honey Sherman, appealed for tips related to the murderer on the fifth anniversary of his parents' deaths and added an additional reward of 25 million dollars (approximately 32.5 billion KRW). This brings the total reward offered by the family to 35 million dollars (approximately 45.5 billion KRW).

Previously, on December 15, 2017, a real estate agent discovered the bodies of the Sherman couple on the railing of the indoor swimming pool while touring their mansion located in North York, Toronto, Canada. At the time, the husband Barry was 75 years old, and his wife Honey was 70. They had been out of contact with those around them since two days before the incident.

Barry was the founder of Apotex, a generic drug bio company, and at the time of his death, Forbes estimated his net worth at 3 billion dollars (approximately 3.1 trillion KRW).

At the time, the police stated that since there was no sign of forced entry at the scene, "this case is not being classified as a murder." However, the police currently believe that the couple was killed by a third party.

Suspect image released by the police. Photo by Toronto Police.

Some have suggested that considering Barry had sued about ten people around him for fraud and other charges, this case might be a planned crime motivated by financial reasons. CNN also pointed out that the deceased had lent money to several relatives and friends.

The local police only obtained and released footage of a suspected individual last December, four years after the incident. However, even then, they failed to identify the suspect, and the investigation has shown no significant progress.

The footage released by the police shows a figure whose gender is indistinguishable walking along a snow-covered sidewalk near the Sherman couple's mansion. The police emphasized that the suspect has a distinctive gait, appearing to kick the heel of their right foot while walking.

Jonathan, the son, said in an interview with CNN, "Every day since my parents were murdered five years ago has been a nightmare," adding, "There will be no closure to this case until the person responsible for this atrocity faces justice. I hope the day comes when the reward is paid."

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