Founder of Pharma Giant, Wife Found Dead in Home

A drug company billionaire and his wife were found dead in their mansion in what police describe as "suspicious circumstances," but investigators in Toronto say there were no signs of forced entry and they are not seeking any suspects. Barry Sherman, 75, and his wife, Honey, 70, were found around noon Friday after police received a 911 call, the Toronto Star reports. 

Homicide detective Brandon Price said late Friday that police are "not currently seeking a suspect," though they are still waiting for post-mortem results. Sherman founded the global generic drug firm Apotex and was one of Canada's richest people. The Globe and Mail reports that the bodies were found in the basement of the home, which was recently put up for sale.

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