Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 12, 2007, Winnipeg, Manitoba City Winnipeg free press wednesday december 12, 2007 b3 gang Leader did to get his fresh Start death Sparks War of words on Facebook by Mike Mcintyre o Only Days before he was shot dead in North Ern Manitoba last weekend a Winnipeg gang Leader vowed to clean up his troubled life and get a fresh Start. Bekim Zeneli 33, was sentenced on nov. 28 to time in custody of 22 Days after pleading guilty to Possession of marijuana and failing to comply with court orders. He a trying to move his life Forward in a direction that is separate and apart from what you see before you. He a moving in the right direction defence lawyer Danny Gunn told court. Zenelis immediate plans included living in Van Couver with his wife and two Young children and working a Law abiding full time Job he said. Those plans apparently changed in recent Days. Zeneli was shot and killed last saturday in his Birthplace of Thompson Man. Ramp have released he a moving few details about the slaying. In the right one Man was arrested and then released without direction charges the same Day. the Crown recently paint defence lawyer de Zeneli in court As a Crim Danny Gunn Inal Kingpin who posed a told court continuing risk to the Public with an extensive record that dates Back More than a decade and includes lengthy prison stints for drug and violent offences. Zeneli and his brother Mohammed were the leaders of los loyalty honour silence Street gang with ties to the Hells Angels biker gang. He registered the los name As a legitimate company in March 2002 and appointed himself president. In court he argued he was a concert promoter and the Money he made paid for his fast cars and jewelry. Zenelis most recent arrest occurred on Canada Day when he was accused of severely beating a fellow gang member and holding him hostage inside a Winnipeg hotel room for several hours according to court documents. Police found the bloodied victim slumped in a chair with Zeneli standing Over his body. Zeneli was allegedly upset with the Man for losing $30,000 of his Cash during a recent Home invasion court was told. But the Crown was forced to drop those charges last month when the victim refused to co operate. Zeneli pleaded guilty to possessing a Small amount of marijuana and breaching conditions of his july 16 bail. Crown attorney Derek Coggan had been opposed to Zenelis release at that time saying Zeneli would Likely interfere with the Legal process by intimidating the victim and potential witnesses from testifying. Obviously the intent Here is to frustrate the Justice system. I can to stress enough the danger these types of individuals pose to the Community please clip and Send with your gift today Complete Christmas dinner?$2.58 we need your help to serve hot meals or provide other essential services to hungry homeless hurting people in Winnipeg sinner City this Christmas season. For just $2.58, you can provide a hot meal or the Safe shelter and spiritual help that can be the Start of a new life. Please help us feed and care for hungry homeless hurting people by mailing your gift today. $12.90 helps 5 people. $98.04 helps 38 people. $23.22 helps 9 people. $196.08 helps 76 people. To help As Many people As possible please charge my. Card no. Signature donate online at , or Call 204 956-4344 or toll free at 1-866-648-Hope 4673. Name address phone email please make your Cheque payable to Siloam Mission 300 Princess Street dept. 69582 Winnipeg my r3b 1m3 costs Are average and include the expense of preparing and providing meals. A receipt for income tax purposes will be sent to you. Siloam Mission is a registered Canadian Charity #11915 0043 rr0001. said Coggan. Zeneli was released that Day with conditions to have no Contact with the victim and to reside in . He was arrested weeks later for failing to keep in touch with his probation officer. Zeneli spent another week behind bars then was released in mid september with new conditions including an order to stay out of both Winnipeg and Thompson. He had remained out of custody appearing in the City for his sentencing hearing last month. Nearly 100 people have now joined a . Bekim Zeneli tribute Page on Facebook in which a War of words has erupted. Several posters claim Zeneli got what was com ing to him prompting outrage from his Many friends and family members. Karma a a Bitch ? do unto others As they do unto you wrote one Man. Those who live by the sword die by the sword said another. Zenelis wife Samantha Collier said their two children ? aged four and one ? Are wondering when their father is coming Home. Zenelis funeral is scheduled for Friday after noon at the Winnipeg grand mosque on Waverley Street. ;