CANADA Canada - Billionaire Couple Barry & Honey Sherman Murdered at Home, Toronto, 15 Dec 2017 #24

[FromGermany1]

Honey wouldn’t get the money in her name, she was the beneficiary of a testamentary trust.

I mean, she would have received the money during Barry's lifetime, mainly for building the new mansion.

 

[WINDSOR]

First, as it seems, something was going on in the Shermans’ house. Holly missed the philanthropy meeting and hinted at something happening.

So imagine they were killed as the result of this new development. They could not finish BS alone: HS would likely know the motive.

Another issue, the money belonged to both. Holly would get them in case of Barry’s death, right? Well, alone for the first time, she could have developed new ideas and plans.

Great points. Yes I agree that something was going on, a reason, that required both Barry and Honey to be home together that evening. Did either Barry or Honey, make an off-hand remark to someone, such as 'John Doe is coming over tonight' or we are meeting with Fred Jones tonight'? A remark like this could point to someone involved in the crime.

If one of the Sherman's were left alive, no money would go to the children.

 

[dotr]

No murders occurred, just noting a seemingly similar change in relationships after a big money loan to family was suddenly called in.
The Shermans were interested in art and film, wondering if they associated with the Norman Jewison family?
speculation, imo, fwiw..
Very lengthy article ,By Ben Kaplan, November 2025 rbbm

https://torontolife.com/deep-dives/battle-of-wills-inside-the-war-over-norman-jewisons-estate/

''Despite the clear trajectory of worsening relations, however, the siblings were shocked when, without warning, things turned downright nasty: in July of 2020, Jewison called in a loan of over $1 million he’d made to Aiglon, a company he’d financed but whose shares were owned by his children—and Aiglon was given only 15 days to repay. It was a wildly aggressive move, an unprovoked shot across the bow. The kids were forced to dump substantial assets in order to drum up $1 million in time, and when Michael tried to get an explanation, he was met with a puzzling answer from his dad’s lawyer: Jewison needed the money for personal and tax reasons. Michael alleges that the decision was uncharacteristic and unprecedented. He and his siblings were concerned that their father was facing financial difficulties, but Michael says his attempts to discuss the matter were blocked by St. David.

After that, a year passed by quietly—the calling in of the loan, though inexplicable, seemed like an isolated incident. That illusion was shattered in November of 2021, when Jewison withdrew $325,000 from one of Aiglon’s accounts despite the fact that he was not a shareholder and had no right to do so. He told Michael that he had to “scramble for cash” even though he had $11 million in his personal accounts at the time. Soon, several of his long-time lawyers and accountants abruptly resigned. Then, in January of 2022, Jewison dropped his most nuclear change yet: his lawyers announced to his children that he had revoked the Jewison Living Trust, which held the bulk of his estate.''

 

[dotr]

November 20 2025

Son of Barry and Honey Sherman moves to oust fellow estate trustees

Jonathon Sherman claims “breach of trust” in dispute over the holdings in the multimillion-dollar fund, set up a year before his parents were murdered.

www.thestar.com

From left, the three trustees: Brad Krawczyk, Jonathon Sherman and Alex Glasenberg.
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''Lawyers for Glasenberg and Krawczyk told the Star that Jonathon’s bid to remove them from the trust is being done for “tactical reasons” and the two men “deny in the strongest terms” the allegations made against them.
This legal move is the latest in a back-and-forth battle over Barry’s fortune. Earlier this year, Krawczyk and Glasenberg tried to remove Jonathon as trustee of the trust; that action has not yet been heard by a judge.''

''The court file lists 46 Sherman relatives or Sherman-related charities who are beneficiaries of the trust. All will be party to the legal action.''

 

[fadedglitter]

Looks like a tit-for-tat; they tried to remove him and he’s saying WELL ACTUALLY…

This does contain new information: the trustees settled with Mary’s kids for cash. They were seeking information, not money, but perhaps a few million dollars is just as good in some cases.

 

[WINDSOR]

No murders occurred, just noting a seemingly similar change in relationships after a big money loan to family was suddenly called in.
The Shermans were interested in art and film, wondering if they associated with the Norman Jewison family?
speculation, imo, fwiw..
Very lengthy article ,By Ben Kaplan, November 2025 rbbm

https://torontolife.com/deep-dives/battle-of-wills-inside-the-war-over-norman-jewisons-estate/

''Despite the clear trajectory of worsening relations, however, the siblings were shocked when, without warning, things turned downright nasty: in July of 2020, Jewison called in a loan of over $1 million he’d made to Aiglon, a company he’d financed but whose shares were owned by his children—and Aiglon was given only 15 days to repay. It was a wildly aggressive move, an unprovoked shot across the bow. The kids were forced to dump substantial assets in order to drum up $1 million in time, and when Michael tried to get an explanation, he was met with a puzzling answer from his dad’s lawyer: Jewison needed the money for personal and tax reasons. Michael alleges that the decision was uncharacteristic and unprecedented. He and his siblings were concerned that their father was facing financial difficulties, but Michael says his attempts to discuss the matter were blocked by St. David.

After that, a year passed by quietly—the calling in of the loan, though inexplicable, seemed like an isolated incident. That illusion was shattered in November of 2021, when Jewison withdrew $325,000 from one of Aiglon’s accounts despite the fact that he was not a shareholder and had no right to do so. He told Michael that he had to “scramble for cash” even though he had $11 million in his personal accounts at the time. Soon, several of his long-time lawyers and accountants abruptly resigned. Then, in January of 2022, Jewison dropped his most nuclear change yet: his lawyers announced to his children that he had revoked the Jewison Living Trust, which held the bulk of his estate.''

Norman Jewison was born in July 1926. In 2020 Norman would have been 94 years old.
In 2010, at the age of 84 he married Lynne St. David.

His children launched a lawsuit against Lynne after his death.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/norman-jewison-family-lawsuits-1.7497706

 

[WINDSOR]

Looks like a tit-for-tat; they tried to remove him and he’s saying WELL ACTUALLY…

This does contain new information: the trustees settled with Mary’s kids for cash. They were seeking information, not money, but perhaps a few million dollars is just as good in some cases.

The three men had known each other and worked together for years as trustees.
The Shechtman family lawsuit was settled about a year ago. Some people believe that Jonathon is not a big supporter of Honey's side of the family (the Shechtman's) so he may not been happy with the settlement. Could his displeasure caused the other two trustees to ally against him?

 

[ldlager]

The three men had known each other and worked together for years as trustees.
The Shechtman family lawsuit was settled about a year ago. Some people believe that Jonathon is not a big supporter of Honey's side of the family (the Shechtman's) so he may not been happy with the settlement. Could his displeasure caused the other two trustees to ally against him?

“….Heeeeer’s Johnny….”

 

[Ssschu]

November 20 2025

Son of Barry and Honey Sherman moves to oust fellow estate trustees

Jonathon Sherman claims “breach of trust” in dispute over the holdings in the multimillion-dollar fund, set up a year before his parents were murdered.

www.thestar.com

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From left, the three trustees: Brad Krawczyk, Jonathon Sherman and Alex Glasenberg.
Facebook and Weizmann Institute

''Lawyers for Glasenberg and Krawczyk told the Star that Jonathon’s bid to remove them from the trust is being done for “tactical reasons” and the two men “deny in the strongest terms” the allegations made against them.
This legal move is the latest in a back-and-forth battle over Barry’s fortune. Earlier this year, Krawczyk and Glasenberg tried to remove Jonathon as trustee of the trust; that action has not yet been heard by a judge.''

''The court file lists 46 Sherman relatives or Sherman-related charities who are beneficiaries of the trust. All will be party to the legal action.''

Not even a little surprising.

 

[dotr]

November 20, 2025

https://torontolife.com/city/barry-and-honey-shermans-son-wants-trustees-removed-from-his-parents-estate/

''According to the Toronto Star, in court documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court, Jonathon Sherman explained his reasons as being “grounded in alleged breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and failure to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.”
Audio @ link.

A major shakeup involving the son of Barry and Honey Sherman. @millandmaitmom and @jimrichards1010 talk with the Toronto Star's @_kevindonovan - NEWSTALK1010

omny.fm

 

[WINDSOR]

November 20, 2025

https://torontolife.com/city/barry-and-honey-shermans-son-wants-trustees-removed-from-his-parents-estate/

''According to the Toronto Star, in court documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court, Jonathon Sherman explained his reasons as being “grounded in alleged breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and failure to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.”
Audio @ link.

A major shakeup involving the son of Barry and Honey Sherman. @millandmaitmom and @jimrichards1010 talk with the Toronto Star's @_kevindonovan - NEWSTALK1010

omny.fm

"Jonathon Sherman explained his reasons as being “grounded in alleged breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and failure to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.”

Typical legal babel.

JS is aiming for control of this trust and how its funds are distributed. I am not sure who the beneficiaries of the trust are. Could JS be one?

MOO

 

[dotr]

Jan 16, 2024 rbbm.

Family of murdered billionaire Barry Sherman split by lawsuit over money

In a lawsuit, Matthew and Rebecca Shechtman are taking legal action against their cousins, Sherman’s children, other family members and administrators of trust

nationalpost.com

''Matthew and Rebecca Shechtman are taking legal action against their cousins, Sherman’s children, as well as other family members and the administrators of the trust, according to documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada. They claim the administrators breached their fiduciary duties by refusing to share information on the trust and are asking the court to appoint new trustees.''

''According to the lawsuit, which was filed last month and reported over the weekend in the Toronto Star, Barry Sherman established the trust in 2016 to benefit his four children, along with those of Mary Shechtman and of Sandra Florence, his own sister. ''

''The trustees accused of breaching their duty, whom the lawsuit seeks to replace, are Barry and Honey Sherman’s son, Jonathon Sherman; Alex Glasenberg, who runs the holding company; and Brad Krawczyk, the ex-husband of one of the Shermans’ daughters. The two Shechtman siblings say these trustees have violated their duties by refusing to meet with them or share the trust’s accounts, including the value of the Shermco shares, which they say may be worth more than C$500 million.''
2021

Slain billionaire Barry Sherman divided estate equally among four children

Slain billionaire Barry Sherman left his entire estate to be evenly distributed among his four adult children in the event of his wife’s death, according to court documents.

www.ctvnews.ca

''Barry’s primary will is dated May 13, 2005 but it was amended in March, 2017, just prior to his death, to change the trustees listed.
He previously named eight trustees including all four of his children but in 2017 changed it so that only his son Jonathon Sherman, his son-in law Bradley Krawczyk, his business partner Jack Kay and family holding company executive Alex Glasenberg were listed as trustees.''

 

[fadedglitter]

"Jonathon Sherman explained his reasons as being “grounded in alleged breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and failure to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.”

Typical legal babel.

JS is aiming for control of this trust and how its funds are distributed. I am not sure who the beneficiaries of the trust are. Could JS be one?

MOO

The beneficiaries are the descendants of Barry and Honey and the descendants of their siblings.

I think it would be more accurate to say Alex G and Brad K are aiming for control of the trust. This is just JS’s response to their motion to have him removed. Which came after Mary’s kids tried to have ALL THREE of them found to have failed in their fiduciary duties. All told, this seems like it needs a judge to hear evidence and make a decision. The parties don’t seem to be able to resolve things on their own.

 

[AndrewM71]

dbm

 

[AddyFinch]

If the info that Alexandra & her husband Brad K are separated/divorced are correct, would that be reason enough for JS to want Brad out as a trustee. Now that Jack K is gone, this might be the time to move someone else who you don't like or has no direct connection/interest to family anymore??
Also according to this news article, 40 % of the estate would be turned over to the kids when they turned 35, the other portions at an earlier age. I think Kaeelen turns 35 soon, not suggesting this is anything to this, but just info, assuming the others have already collected their 40%.Toronto Star 2021 re division of estate

 

[fadedglitter]

If the info that Alexandra & her husband Brad K are separated/divorced are correct, would that be reason enough for JS to want Brad out as a trustee. Now that Jack K is gone, this might be the time to move someone else who you don't like or has no direct connection/interest to family anymore??
Also according to this news article, 40 % of the estate would be turned over to the kids when they turned 35, the other portions at an earlier age. I think Kaeelen turns 35 soon, not suggesting this is anything to this, but just info, assuming the others have already collected their 40%.Toronto Star 2021 re division of estate

If KD’s reporting is to be believed (a risky assumption) this is not about the estate but about the 2016 trust. Trusts are private; we only know about this one because of the litigation.

Barry’s will divided his estate between his four kids, with dispersals based on the beneficiaries’ ages. We know very little about the trusts.

 

[AndrewM71]

If KD’s reporting is to be believed (a risky assumption) this is not about the estate but about the 2016 trust. Trusts are private; we only know about this one because of the litigation.

Barry’s will divided his estate between his four kids, with dispersals based on the beneficiaries’ ages. We know very little about the trusts.

The Star’s verbiage is sloppy and confusing.

It is the family trust, but they use the term “estate trustees” and “part of his estate”.

Barry may have used his will to appoint the trustees of his family trust, but that doesn’t make it part of his estate. The whole point of a trust is that it exists outside of someone’s personal holdings.

And yes they are estate trustees as well, but that’s not the context here. Just sloppy. It’s as bad as the CBC using “attorney” for a Brampton lawyer this morning. I’m still not over that one.

 

[dotr]

2021

Honey Sherman would have controlled the ‘net income’ of husband Barry’s multibillion-dollar fortune had she lived, sources reveal

Barry Sherman’s will decreed that if he died, all “net income” from his multibillion-dollar estate would go to wife Honey for her “comfort and maintenance” and “anything else my wife

www.simcoe.com

'The first Sherman will the Star is aware of (the Star does not know if there were earlier versions) was created and signed in 2013. Barry was 70 that year. The will provided instructions and also listed eight trustees to oversee his estate after death. The trustees were Jack Kay, Craig Baxter (then president of Sherfam, the Sherman family holding company), Mike Florence (husband of Barry’s sister Sandra), Allen Shechtman (husband of Honey’s sister Mary), and Barry and Honey’s grown children, Lauren, Jonathon, Alexandra and Kaelen.
As to instructions, the will stated that should Barry die and Honey survive for 30 days after his death, Honey would have full access to the net income of the estate.'

"There was also a proviso in the will that stated the trustees could, if they wished, give money (however much they determined) to a short list of descendants — the children and grandchildren of Honey’s sister Mary and Barry’s sister Sandra.''

 

[WINDSOR]

The beneficiaries are the descendants of Barry and Honey and the descendants of their siblings.

I think it would be more accurate to say Alex G and Brad K are aiming for control of the trust. This is just JS’s response to their motion to have him removed. Which came after Mary’s kids tried to have ALL THREE of them found to have failed in their fiduciary duties. All told, this seems like it needs a judge to hear evidence and make a decision. The parties don’t seem to be able to resolve things on their own.

I have not seen the trust documents, but I believe the trustees have some discretion on how the trust is managed and to whom the monies are distributed. If the trust documents are very specific and the trustees have no discretion, there would be not be a struggle between the trustees for control.

Based on historical behavior, somehow I doubt that Alex and Brad are the 'bad guys' in this case.
MOO

 

[INSP MORSE]

We can speculate forever about what kind of secret life Barry might have had, Mossad agent, Bigamist, Monster and so on. I believe that these sorts of 'what-if' theories will lead us nowhere.

When Jack Kay said 'follow the money', most of us, myself included, focused on the heirs who inherited the estate.

I believe the Night Walker is likely directly involved with the murders. The fact nobody in the neighbourhood, no one in the Sherman circle of family, friends and business associates have identified him, and the Night Walker himself, has not come forward, points to his involvement.

Unless the Night Walker killed the Sherman's for his own reasons, he must have been hired by someone. This is where JK's guidance 'to follow the money' may be most prescient.

If the Night Walker was paid with crypto currency, it might be impossible to follow the transaction. But somewhere or somehow that crypto currency was likely converted into a traditional currency or a tangible asset. Could that be the trail to follow?

Based on the latest Toronto Star article, it appears that Detective Kim is playing in the 1962 Grey Cup, aka the Fog Bowl.

MOO

With the posting of a photo of JS hand displaying crypto codes it find it hard to believe that if JS was involved or indeed any perpetrator of the murders, that hey would then post crypto codes on social media for the world to see It would be like saying "this is how I paid for the killers using ctypto" . Any perpetrator with at least one brain cell would not do such a thing. That said, if JS was the perpetrator he may have paid his helpers through some other means and the crypto stuff might be completely innocent.

What you said regarding the nightwalker I totally agree with. So who paid knightwalket to do it? Or who had connections that did not inolve payment but had interest in order to carry out the act for some reason in regard to any of the following three main suspects

JS
FD
KW's brother.

For example, FD may not have wanted sherman dead but due to Barry's tightening of his purse may inadvertantly have triggered undesirable associates of FD.

As for KW's brother. Where was he when the shermans were murdered. We dont hear much about this suspect in KD's book or in any other source. We hear a lot about KW and KW's thoughts. How exactly has the brother of KW been ruled out by the TPS?

The answer to this case is probably a lot simpler than people think. Yes there are lots of variables in this case but usually the truth is much simpler. Yes follow the money Is a good lead but I do wonder if it's taking TPS down the wrong path.

Sometimes the simple explanations are the most plausible. Maybe that's why this hasn't been solved because we've been looking too deep when the answer lies in front of us before our very eyes.