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#315: Big-Pharma Billionaires’ Bodies FOUND Hanging By The Pool During A House-Showing

Nov 23, 2023
A real estate agent shows a mansion to potential buyers and discovers the bodies of billionaires hanging in the pool room. The mysterious deaths and suspicions surrounding their involvement are explored. The complexities of the Sherman family and their decision to sell their house are discussed. The frugal habits and eccentric behaviors of one of the billionaires are examined, along with theories and potential suspects in the case.
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ANECDOTE

Realtor Found Billionaires Posed By Pool

  • Elise Dern, a top Toronto realtor, discovered two bodies posed like statues during a $6.9M house showing when pool light cast an eerie blue glow.
  • She rushed clients out, sensed something was wrong, and later staff found Barry and Honey Sherman hanging by the indoor lap pool railing.
INSIGHT

Billionaire Lives Left Many Possible Motives

  • The Shermans had vast networks of potential enemies: family heirs, cousins, executives, and litigants with extensive motives.
  • Apotex's high-stakes business and >100 lawsuits created many parties who might profit or resent the couple.
ANECDOTE

Housekeeper Noticed Strange Morning Clues

  • Housekeeper Nelia arrived early, noticed odd signs (unarmed alarm, Honey's parked car, Honey's iPhone on powder-room floor) and felt a "black feeling" before bodies were found.
  • Gardeners and staff helped search; Claire discovered the couple and Elise called police at 11:43 AM.
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