Canada - Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, 58 (volunteer mosque caretaker) stabbed to death, 12 Sept 2020 *not guilty, insanity*

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Toronto Police Service :: News Release #48051
''Case #: 2020-1730504
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a homicide investigation.

On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 8:40 p.m., officers responded to an Unknown Trouble call in the Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a man was working as a volunteer caretaker for the IMO Mosque

- the man was sitting in a chair outside the front doors controlling access to the Mosque to comply with health regulations

- the suspect approached the area and stabbed the man once

- witnesses called 9-1-1, and emergency services attended

- the man was pronounced deceased at the scene

The deceased has been identified as Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, 58, of Toronto.

Homicide investigators are appealing to the public for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with that information. Investigators are also looking for cell phone images, dash-camera footage, and security video in the area.

Security footage of the suspect has been released.''

 

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Victim in Rexdale stabbing identified as 58-year-old mosque caretaker

Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, 58, was killed in a stabbing outside a mosque in Rexdale. (Handout)
''Police said a man who was working as a volunteer caretaker for the mosque was sitting in a chair outside the front doors when the suspect approached and stabbed him once.

When emergency crews arrived, they located the victim suffering from a stab wound to his neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.''

"Investigators are searching for a male suspect with a slim build wearing a black hoodie and dark pants who fled the area on foot.''
''Const. Alex Li said there is nothing to suggest at this time that the incident was a hate-motivated crime.''

''The homicide unit is appealing for anyone witnesses and those with cell phone images, dashcam footage, and security video in the area to contact them at 416-8088-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.''

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  Police are looking for the suspect in a stabbing outside a Rexdale mosque that killed one man. (Handout)

 

[dotr]

The poor man was just sitting in a chair at the front of the mosque, when the perp came along and slit his throat.
To think that someone so cold and brutal is still walking around, is horrifying, imo.

 

[dotr]

Well this is unexpected, apparently according to Citynews tv (will post link when available)
LE are looking for a possible serial killer and may be tying this murder to another one that occurred nearby! Thread link forthcoming..
ACTIVE SEARCH - Rampreet (Peter) Singh,39, murdered, lived under bridge, West Humber Trail, 7/9/20 *Command Post*

 

[Laughing]

Horrible hate crime!

I usher at our church, now under COVID we open the doors once & leave 'em that way.
Mr. Laughing is a trustee, is often fixing things around the buildings.

We, and this gentleman, should be safe!

 

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ETA rbbm.
Police say recent Rexdale homicides could be connected - 680 NEWS
''Toronto Police say they’re investigating two fatal stabbings in the Rexdale area that may be connected.''

''Lead detective Hank Idsinga says if the two murders prove to be connected, investigators would be dealing with a serial killer.


“Both victims were stabbed and the incidents occurred within very close proximity of each other. In a nutshell, they are similar ethnicity’s,” Idsinga said.


“I don’t want to raise any fear or panic I just want people to be aware this is something that we’re looking at, the possibility that these are connected.”


Homicide detectives are asking public to be aware of surroundings and report suspicious behaviour.''

 

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Sept 16 2020
Funeral to be held today for mosque volunteer stabbed to death in Rexdale
''TORONTO -- A funeral will be held today for a man who was killed outside a Toronto mosque where he volunteered.

The International Muslim Organization of Toronto says it will honour Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, 58, who was stabbed to death Saturday evening''

''The mosque says the incident should not discourage congregants from attending service, despite the fear it has created in the community.

Zafis' funeral will take place following early-afternoon prayers at the mosque.''

 

[dotr]

Interesting insight.. also posted on the other referenced victim.
ACTIVE SEARCH - Rampreet (Peter) Singh,39, murdered, lived under bridge, West Humber Trail, 7/9/20 *Command Post*

 

[PoppyPavot]

Now two missing men, both visible minorities, in the same neighbourhood.
Police are concerned about their safety - though this may be because they are both elderly.

CP24 Link to article.

 

[dotr]

Now two missing men, both visible minorities, in the same neighbourhood.
Police are concerned about their safety - though this may be because they are both elderly.

CP24 Link to article.

Thanks for the link..

Leonard Simpson, 98, and Chandulal Gandhi, 83, are seen in these undated photographs provided by police. (Toronto Police Handout)
Ws threads..
CANADA - Leonard Simpson, 98, Toronto (Kendleton Dr./John Garland ) 14 Sept 2020

CANADA - Chandulal Gandhi, 83, Toronto (Kipling/Steeles) 15 Sept 2020

 

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Hundreds of mourners honour man stabbed to death outside Toronto mosque - CityNews Toronto

''Zafis, 58, was remembered by friends and family at his funeral on Wednesday as a “kind, gentle soul” who, even on the day he was killed, handed out food to the hungry and worked to keep his fellow worshippers safe.

“He was an incredible man,” Zafis’s nephew, Zahir Zafis, said through tears.

“He never had any negative thoughts or words.”

Several hundred mourners gathered in the parking lot of the International Muslim Organization in Etobicoke to say goodbye to Zafis, just metres away from where he was stabbed to death on Saturday evening.''

''Imam Ayman Taher said he chatted with Zafis just minutes before the attack, when they discussed a local Syrian family who had just lost a child. Zafis had prepared food for the family, he told Taher, to help them through the difficult time.

Giving food was important Zafis, his friends said. He spent years volunteering at a nearby food bank, preparing hampers for the hungry, and recently held a drive-through barbecue for children before they returned to school, Taher said.''

 

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Arrest!!
Arrest made in stabbing death of volunteer caretaker outside Rexdale mosque - CityNews Toronto
''Guilherme “William” Von Neutegem, 34, of Toronto has been charged with first-degree murder.

Police say at this time there is no motive and no known relationship between the accused and victim.

This was Toronto’s 52nd homicide of the year.

Police had previously indicated that Zafis’ death may be linked to another homicide after a homeless man who lived under a bridge several kilometres away was stabbed to death five days earlier. However, Insp. Hank Idsinga said there is no update on that case at this time.''

Toronto Police Service :: News Release #48099
''On Friday, September 18, 2020, Guilherme “William” Von Neutegem, 34, of Toronto, was arrested. He has been charged with:

1) First-Degree Murder

Court appearance details are unavailable at this time.

Investigators want to thank the community for their support with this investigation and continue to urge anyone with any information to come forward to police.


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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play. ''

 

[LadyL]

Glad to see an arrest. Hard to believe this kind of crap is happening in Canada. I wouldn't describe this country as safe anymore.

 

[Number8]

Um, the guy they arrested has a *very* weird social media presence.

Here’s one of his YouTube videos:

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/man-charged-death-mosque-caretaker-1.5730329
''Tens of thousands viewed online funeral for Zafis

Toronto Police Supt. Ron Taverner said at the same news conference that Zafis's family was notified of the arrest earlier Friday and are "obviously devastated" by his death.

"But I can tell you the support they've had from the Muslim community is amazing," said Taverner, adding the family told him more than 30,000 people viewed the online funeral Wednesday.''

 

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WARMINGTON: Arrest made in slaying of Toronto mosque caretaker | Toronto Sun

Guilherme “William” Von Neutegem of Toronto,. charged with First-Degree Murder in the killing of Mosque caretaker Mohamed-Aslim Zafis Photo by Facebook

''The big question at the forefront now is who is Von Neutegem?

Social media posts over the past decade offer some clues with alternative thinking, mysticism, the occult and vast conspiracy theories being plentiful.

“There is death to the mortal to that which is immortal, only transformation,” is one example from 2018 the accused posted.

But there are many others which the police will go through.

Idsinga would not comment if he had any past run-ins with the law.''

''They have to do a deep-dive into Von Neutegem’s background and determine where he’s been in and what he has been up to.

“We have several addresses and vehicles to check out,” said Idsinga.

Another area they will check is his social media history, which appears vast and troubling.

One post from Oct. 2, 2012 stood out — saying “justice is not only the cause of evil actions but it rises from our (sic. Indifference), our ignorance, our lack of effort to make any significant change, to be the best we can be. The world is a reflection of what we are as individuals.”

Time will reveal who Von Neutegem as an individual.''

 

[LadyL]

oh great he'll be out in no time like the guy who chopped someone's head off on a greyhound bus

 

[dotr]

oh great he'll be out in no time like the guy who chopped someone's head off on a greyhound bus

Too crazy to know beheading a fellow passenger is wrong, but not so crazy to know to change his name, imo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greyhound-beheading-10th-anniversary-1.4760074
''In February 2017, Li received an absolute discharge and is now living independently in a Manitoba community. The province's Criminal Code Review Board ruled he is no longer required to attend annual reviews or abide by conditions. He later changed his name to Will Lee Baker.''

 

[LadyL]

Too crazy to know beheading a fellow passenger is wrong, but not so crazy to know to change his name, imo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greyhound-beheading-10th-anniversary-1.4760074
''In February 2017, Li received an absolute discharge and is now living independently in a Manitoba community. The province's Criminal Code Review Board ruled he is no longer required to attend annual reviews or abide by conditions. He later changed his name to Will Lee Baker.''

wow
no words
can't believe it's been so many years - 13??