Kevin Donovan

Toronto

Chief Investigative Reporter at The (Toronto) Star

Chief Investigative Reporter at Toronto Star, husband, dad, son. Author of The Billionaire Murders, The Dead Times mystery thriller and Secret Life

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Articles

‘Exploited, abused and endangered’: Ex-patients launch $40M lawsuit against ‘luxury’ Muskoka Recovery rehab

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Kevin Donovan

Three former patients of private rehab Muskoka Recovery have filed a $40-million lawsuit against the facility and its owners. The owners and staff of Muskoka “have deliberately and systemically misled, lured, financially exploited, abused and endangered vulnerable people seeking treatment at the facility,” according to a statement of claim filed in Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice.
Video reveals ‘suspicious activity’ beside Barry and Honey Sherman’s home just before billionaires’ 2017 murders

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Kevin Donovan

A grainy security video seized by police in the early days of the Barry and Honey Sherman investigation shows “suspicious activity” in the driveway beside the Sherman home just before the billionaire couple was murdered. Two SUVs pull into the driveway, four individuals get out, they move around the neighbour’s property for at least an hour. At one point, one of the mysterious figures can be seen running from one part of the property to another.
Letter: Keith Dewhurst obituary

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Donovan

I first met the writer Keith Dewhurst when he came to talk to students, including me, at a tech college in Nottingham in the 1960s. We corresponded intermittently, but my attempts at TV scripts ended in flames; he returned the charred remains of some suggestions I had submitted with a note explaining that we had been the victims of “yer actual vandalism”. Someone had set fire to the pillar box at the end of the street in Huyton, where I had deposited my master work.
A fatal shooting at a summer barbecue. A young man in jail. A long fight for justice. The inside story of a murder on Mount Olive

1 month ago | thespec.com | Kevin Donovan

On a hot, sunny day in August a man is shot three times. It happens outside a barbecue. Witnesses give different descriptions of the shooter; police flood the area looking for clues. What happens that day will end up putting a young soccer player turned carpenter behind bars for life for a crime he says he didn’t commit. This is the story of Christopher Sheriffe and his fight for justice.
A fatal shooting at a summer barbecue. A young man in jail. A long fight for justice. The inside story of a murder on Mount Olive

1 month ago | mykawartha.com | Kevin Donovan

On a hot, sunny day in August a man is shot three times. It happens outside a barbecue. Witnesses give different descriptions of the shooter; police flood the area looking for clues. What happens that day will end up putting a young soccer player turned carpenter behind bars for life for a crime he says he didn’t commit. This is the story of Christopher Sheriffe and his fight for justice.
Rotary: Building community and combating isolation

1 month ago | presspubs.com | Kevin Donovan

In a world where social media dominates but true connections feel elusive, the Rotary Club stands as a beacon of hope and community. Joining Rotary is not just about becoming part of an organization; it’s about joining a global movement dedicated to service, fellowship, and making a tangible difference in the lives of others including your own. Make a meaningful impact: Rotary brings people together with a shared passion for addressing real-world challenges.
New Research Reveals 65% of UK Money Mules Are Under 30

2 months ago | ffnews.com | Lauren Hinton |Kevin Donovan |Tom Peacock

A new report from BioCatch, the leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention powered by behavioural intelligence, reveals that criminals are targeting young people in the UK with nearly two-thirds (65%) of money mules in the UK being younger than 30. The report follows new research from Cifas which found that more than one-fifth (22%) of adults in the UK thought that money muling was legal.
Andrew Forgrave Earns FSEA Designation

Oct 28, 2024 | asppa-net.org | Kevin Donovan

At ASPPA’s 2024 annual conference in October I had the honor of presenting the FSEA designation to my friend and co-worker Andrew Forgrave. FSEA stands for Fellow of the Society of Enrolled Actuaries. While some of us perform our services to the field by speaking or doing other things that make our names familiar, others, like Andrew, make their contributions in smoke-filled rooms where they, e.g., decide who will or will not become an actuary.
How To Speed Up An M&A Deal

Oct 15, 2024 | matr.net | Kevin Donovan

In the mergers and acquisitions arena, speed is crucial. An M&A transaction that moves too slowly often dies on the vine. If a deal drags on beyond six months, it becomes more likely to fall apart with each passing day. In the delicate balancing act of an M&A deal, swift execution is essential to maintain momentum through close. But it’s equally important not to rush through the process and skip due diligence, which can lead to stalls, torpedoed confidence and, ultimately, an empty bargaining table.
Key photos reveal forensic timeline of billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman’s murders

Sep 5, 2024 | thestar.com | Kevin Donovan

Police photos of the Barry and Honey Sherman crime scene suggest she was attacked aftershe entered their home on Old Colony Road — not carjacked and taken into the house as was initially speculated in police documents. A photo snapped by a police forensic officer shortly after the pair’s bodies were discovered shows two gift bags placed neatly on the kitchen table, along with a handbag.