Four Years Have Passed Since Zumbi’s Death…And Still No Justice
Four years have handed since Zumbi—the enlightened, supremely gifted MC from Zion I—checked in to the Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley and by no means checked out. Circumstances surrounding his dying stay suspicious and have been suspicious since day one.
But Zumbi’s family members, friends and followers aren’t going to let his legacy fade nor will they cease shouting about his dying till justice is served.
On Wednesday (August 13), Zumbi’s former accomplice held the annual “Justice For Zumbi” vigil at Clarion Alley in San Francisco’s Mission District. An enormous portrait of Zumbi’s profile looms within the background with the phrases: “Let Your Inner Light Shine. Baba Zumbi Forever. Zion I.”
As defined within the caption, Zumbi’s dying wasn’t perceived as an “accident.”
“On August 13th 2021, Steve was murdered inside Alta Bates hospital,” the caption reads. “Almost 4 years later, there is no Justice! We need the community, we need your support. Please share this and be present!”
Mere days after Zumbi’s dying, Berkeley police started investigating it as a murder. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Zumbi allegedly received right into a bodily altercation with a number of hospital workers whereas recovering from COVID-19.
Lt. Melanie Turner stated police responded to calls at 5:16 a.m. native time from sufferers and employees on the hospital a couple of affected person concerned in a bodily altercation with nurses and safety officers, who reportedly had him pinned down on the bottom.
Turner stated upon arrival “officers started handcuffing the involved person and determined that he needed immediate medical assistance.” Police started lifesaving measures till Alta Bates employees had been capable of help, however “unfortunately and sadly he was pronounced deceased on the scene.”
But DJ True Justice stated a bodily altercation sounded out of character for Zumbi.
“Steve was not a violent person; he never sought violence; he never condoned violence,” he informed the publication on the time. “However, I know as a person, I know Steve is very firm in his beliefs.”
True Justice initially stated Zumbi was recovering from COVID-19 however suffered an enormous bronchial asthma assault on the hospital and wasn’t capable of get better. Although Zumbi revered the masks mandate, he didn’t “subscribe to mainstream media, specifically in regard to the current global pandemic” and “wasn’t an advocate of being vaccinated.”
True Justice additionally confirmed Zumbi and a minimum of 30 different folks had examined optimistic for the virus following his final efficiency on July 24, 2021 within the Sierra foothills city of Nevada City.
The Gaines household launched an announcement to the The Chronicle, which learn, “We are in a deep state of grief and processing this loss. We are awaiting further details from the hospital at this time so we can understand exactly what happened and determine our next steps.”
In February 2022, Zumbi’s mom, Carolyn Gaines, pleaded for the investigation to proceed, saying there’s been no progress as a result of police are ready on a coroner’s report.
“I am dedicated to seeking justice for his killing,” she wrote in an announcement. “My son did not die from COVID. My son did not die from a heart attack. We are waiting for the Berkeley police to complete their homicide investigation. They say their delay is caused by not having a completed coroner’s report. I beg the officials to complete their official duties.”
Carolyn Gaines begged for the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Allied Universal to be held chargeable for her son’s dying.
“I pray that as soon as the Alameda County District Attorney reviews the evidence that they will prosecute Alta Bates, Allied Universal and their employees for killing my beautiful son,” she wrote. “We ask in your consideration and understanding as this course of strikes ahead.
“There will be a time for thoughtful, peaceful and considered action from the community. For now, we seek your respect, support and understanding as we grieve and seek answers.”
In October 2022, Carolyn Gaines addressed the standing of her son’s case after The Mercury News erroneously revealed a narrative claiming the investigation was closed.
“Nothing has been finalized on criminal charges related to my son’s death,” Gaines stated. “I feel assured and confident that this case is not over and criminal charges remain likely. I am holding steadfast that the institutions responsible for my son’s death will be held accountable.”
Zumbi was a father to a few sons and liked by many. After he died, social media erupted with posts about how particular he was. Find a few of these under.
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