I'm still leaning to the side of the fence this was a double murder. In order for BS to mimic death he caused to his wife, move and reposition her body and then secure his arms behind his back with a coat and place a belt around his neck, aside from the obvious complexity involved, the dexterity and agility required of a 75 year old would seem quite remarkable. To me, the way in which they were discovered has a diabolical element to insinuate retaliation.
Noticing the context, the early comment from LE about not seeking a suspect may have originated from neighbours wondering if a random killer was on the loose and did LE propose an evacuation. From the same link:
".....Speaking late Friday night to “alleviate concerns in the neighbourhood,” a Toronto police detective said they were not seeking a suspect. A police spokesperson said Monday that no further information could be provided than what was contained in a brief public release Sunday, which did not contain any information about police seeking a suspect...."
https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/...be-what-happened-inside-50-old-colony-rd.html
This was the Sunday's Press Report, so far the one and only ever released:
Investigation into two suspicious deaths,
50 Old Colony Road,
Victims identified,
Causes of death released
Broadcast time: 18:55
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Case #: 2017-3201016
At 11:44 a.m., on Friday, December 15, 2017, police responded to a 9-1-1 call to 50 Old Colony Road.
Police officers attended the address and located a man and a woman inside the house. Both were deceased.
The deceased man has been identified as Barry Sherman, 75. The deceased woman has been identified as Honey Sherman, 70.
Post-mortem examinations were carried out yesterday and today. The cause of death for both deceased was ligature neck compression.
Toronto Police Service Homicide has taken the lead in this suspicious death investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at
www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
Mark Pugash, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Susan Gomes, Homicide
http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/39905