In the news today, Dec. 18
Four stories in the news for Monday, Dec. 18
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POLICE RELEASE CAUSE OF DEATH IN SHERMAN CASE
Toronto police say autopsies have revealed that Barry Sherman, 75 and his wife Honey, 70 died from “ligature neck compression.” The bodies of the billionaire couple were found in their north Toronto mansion on Friday. Police issued a statement Sunday confirming the cause of death and that homicide detectives have taken over the case. The deaths have been officially classified as “suspicious.” Sherman founded pharmaceutical giant Apotex in 1974, and with a fortune estimated at $4.77 billion was reportedly Canada’s 15th wealthiest person.