Jury to hear closing arguments in Tupac killing trial
Prosecutors say Davis orchestrated the killing and relied on his own admissions, while the defense argues the case lacks physical evidence.
- Closing statements are scheduled for Monday in the trial of Duane Davis, who faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
- Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the shooting as retaliation for a fight between his nephew, Orlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson, and Shakur's entourage at the MGM Grand; Davis has publicly admitted to his role for nearly two decades.
- Defense attorney Michael Sanft argues the state lacks physical evidence like DNA or forensics to corroborate Davis's statements, claiming admissions were merely 'puffing' intended to generate profit rather than reflect truth.
- Over nine days, 16 jurors heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses; the outcome depends on whether they accept the defense's characterization of Davis as unreliable.
- Prosecuting a 30-year-old cold case relying almost entirely on a defendant's confession presents a significant legal hurdle, especially since the lone survivor, Marion 'Suge' Knight, is not testifying.
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Tupac murder suspect couldn’t stop bragging about rapper’s killing, prosecutor says: ‘Tell him you hear him’
Prosecutors in the Tupac Shakur’s murder trial on Monday urged jurors to believe Duane Davis when he repeatedly bragged about his involvement in the rapper’s killing 30 years ago — and convict him. The explosive trial rested nearly 30 years to the day after Tupac — one of rap music’s most iconic pioneers — was...
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Jury deliberating in trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis accused in Tupac Shakur murder
Jurors have started deliberating in the first-degree murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors argue Davis' own words prove his involvement, while his defense claims there's no evidence…
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