Prosecutors Rest in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial, Putting Duane Davis' Defense up Next
Prosecutors relied on Davis’ own words, including interviews, a memoir and jail calls, after calling 24 witnesses in the nearly 30-year-old case.
- On Wednesday, prosecutors rested their case against Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the murder trial of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, concluding a presentation built largely on the defendant's own past admissions.
- The shooting was allegedly revenge for a casino brawl involving Davis's nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, and Shakur, according to prosecutors who identified Davis as a 'shot caller' for the South Side Crips.
- Relying heavily on Davis's recorded interviews and memoir, the prosecution called 24 witnesses to testify, as physical evidence like the murder weapon and DNA are unavailable.
- Defense attorney Michael Sanft, who characterized his client's accounts as fabricated bravado, is expected to begin presenting his case Thursday with testimony from police officers and a detective.
- Legal experts note the complexity of prosecuting a 30-year-old cold case that relies almost entirely on the defendant's confession, especially given the lack of physical corroboration and time's passage.
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Tupac Shakur Killing: Closing Arguments in Duane Davis Case Expected to Begin Monday
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Davis, 63, is the only person to face prosecution in connection with Shakur's 1996 killing. He has pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. If convicted, he could face life in prison, as per CBS News. Entertainment News | Tupac Shakur Killing: Closing Arguments in Duane Davis Case Expected to Begin Monday.
Detective unable to verify defendant’s role in Tupac shooting
A file image of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who said he was enraged after Tupac Shakur and his entourage beat up his nephew at a Las Vegas casino on Sept 7, 1996.NEW YORK: A former Las Vegas police detective told jurors on Thursday he could not corroborate the story of an ex-gang leader who said he was involved in the drive-by killing of Tupac Shakur but now denies being responsible for the shooting.Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged in Nevada's C…
Prosecutors Rest Case In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial As Defense Begins
Prosecutors have rested their case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the murder trial over the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, clearing the way for the defense to begin presenting its evidence. 💡The prosecution called 24 witnesses and relied heavily on Davis' past recorded interviews and memoir, in which he discussed the shooting. Prosecutors allege the killing was revenge for a casino fight involving Davis' nephew, Orlando Anderson, …
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