Barry and Honey Sherman Murders: New Dead of Winter Documentary Series Announced

Barry and Honey Sherman Murders: New Dead of Winter Documentary Revisits the Unsolved Case

By: Shane Lambert | Originally Published: August 19th, 2026

The murders of Barry and Honey Sherman stand among the most prominent unsolved crimes in modern Canadian history. The case does have rivals for notoriety, although one has to dig fairly deeply into Canada's history of unsolved crimes to find them. Furthermore, I think there are more remarkable cases when measured against an "I'm surprised this isn't solved yet" criterion.

But, in my opinion, what is remarkable about the Sherman murders is that we live in a society where access to wealth has a great effect on your chances in life, including your chances of having instances of personal injustice closely examined by talented minds. The Shermans were incredibly wealthy; there is an enormous prize out for someone who produces a lead that leads to justice -- yet, we're coming up on the ten-year 'anniversary' of the murders, and they remain unsolved.

Dead of Winter: Bell Media's Docuseries

Now, nearly nine years after the killings, a new true-crime documentary series is set to revisit the case. Dead of Winter has been announced as a three-part Crave docuseries that will examine the murders through a new perspective, including the story of Barry Sherman's cousin Kerry Winter, whom Bell Media describes as a former prime suspect.

Background: The Murders of Barry and Honey Sherman

On December 15th, 2017, Barry Sherman, 75, and his wife Honey Sherman, 70, were found dead inside their North York, Toronto home. Barry Sherman was the founder of Apotex, a major generic pharmaceutical company, while the couple was also well known for their philanthropy.

The bodies were discovered in the basement pool area of the mansion. The circumstances immediately attracted attention because the couple had been found together beside the indoor swimming pool, with belts around their necks attached to a railing.

Early reports described the deaths as suspicious. The police initially considered several possibilities, while the Sherman family strongly rejected speculation that the deaths represented a murder-suicide.

Post-mortem examinations determined that both Barry and Honey Sherman died from ligature neck compression. Investigators subsequently determined that the deaths were homicides.

Why the Sherman Murders Were So Difficult to Solve

The case generated enormous public speculation because Barry Sherman had been involved in a highly competitive pharmaceutical industry and had been involved in numerous legal disputes over the years. However, speculation about possible motives should not be confused with evidence establishing who killed the couple. Even among business people, who are often ruthless in their pursuit of wealth, murder remains a rare event.

The Sherman Murders Investigation

The investigation became one of the largest and most closely watched homicide investigations in Toronto. Police examined the Sherman home, collected witness statements, and reviewed extensive security footage in an effort to establish who had been in the area around the time of the murders. The investigation eventually produced video footage of a person police believed could be connected to the killings.

The Mysterious Walking Person

One of the most intriguing developments in the case came when investigators released surveillance footage showing an unidentified person walking in the area around the time of the murders. The individual was described as being approximately 5'6" to 5'9" tall and having a distinctive manner of walking, although, to be honest, I don't know what exactly makes his walk distinctive. Police appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the person.

The so-called "walking person" became one of the most recognizable pieces of evidence associated with the Sherman murders. Despite extensive investigative work, the person's identity has remained publicly unresolved.

New Dead of Winter Documentary About Barry and Honey Sherman

The Docuseries is a new development around the murders. Bell Media announced in June 2026 that Dead of Winter will be a three-part true-crime docuseries for Crave examining the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman. Bell describes the series as offering a new perspective on the still-unsolved case and says the story will be told through the lens of Barry Sherman's cousin, Kerry Winter.

The June 4th, 2026 announcement makes the documentary particularly notable because Kerry Winter is described by Bell Media as a former prime suspect in the investigation.

When Will Dead of Winter Be Released?

Bell Media has announced Dead of Winter as part of its 2026/27 original-content slate for Crave. The announced format is three episodes of approximately 60 minutes each.

I have not found an official premiere date to report at the time of this update. I therefore would not rely on an unofficial release date unless Bell Media, Crave or the production company subsequently confirms one.

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