Duane "Keffe D" Davis charged in Tupac Shakur murder
Prosecutors plan to introduce jailhouse phone calls as evidence in the murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who is accused in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 30, 2026. As of May 29, 2026, Davis's trial for first-degree murder is set to begin on August 10, 2026, after multiple postponements. A judge denied Davis's motions to exclude evidence and dismiss the charge on February 17 and 19, 2026, respectively. Davis, who has denied involvement and claimed Sean "Diddy" Combs placed a $1 million bounty on Shakur, was also found guilty on April 10, 2025, for a jailhouse fight and received an additional 16 to 40-month prison sentence.
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May 2026 — 2 developments
Prosecutors plan to introduce jailhouse phone calls as evidence in the murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who is accused in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
Prosecutors plan to introduce jailhouse phone calls as evidence in the murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who is accused in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. These calls reportedly capture Davis discussing his alleged involvement in the drive-by shooting. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 30.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis's trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur is scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis's trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur is scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026. Both prosecution and defense indicated readiness in a May 12, 2026 hearing, though concerns about jury selection due to the case's high public profile were raised.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Keefe D has denied involvement in Tupac Shakur's murder and claimed that Sean "Diddy" Combs placed a $1 million bounty on the rapper.
Keefe D has denied involvement in Tupac Shakur's murder and claimed that Sean "Diddy" Combs placed a $1 million bounty on the rapper. A motion to dismiss the case was filed by Keefe D in September 2025, arguing a lack of evidence against him.
March 2026 — 2 developments
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, faces further trial delays as his legal team has withdrawn, requiring him to find new representation.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, faces further trial delays as his legal team has withdrawn, requiring him to find new representation. A hearing is scheduled for March 31 to address the situation.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis reportedly believes Sean "Diddy" Combs could be a crucial witness in his upcoming murder trial for Tupac Shakur's killing.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis reportedly believes Sean "Diddy" Combs could be a crucial witness in his upcoming murder trial for Tupac Shakur's killing. Davis's defense team aims to use Combs' potential testimony to challenge Davis's past admissions, suggesting they were made for publicity. Davis faces charges of first-degree murder related to Shakur's 1996 death.
February 2026 — 3 developments
A judge denied Duane "Keffe D" Davis's motion to exclude evidence seized from his home and also denied a motion to dismiss the murder charge, allowing the case to proceed.
A judge denied Duane "Keffe D" Davis's motion to exclude evidence seized from his home and also denied a motion to dismiss the murder charge, allowing the case to proceed. The trial has been postponed again to August 10, 2026, due to the need for defense attorneys to review a significant amount of new evidence.
A judge denied Duane "Keefe D" Davis's motion to exclude evidence seized from his Nevada home during a nighttime raid in July 2023.
A judge denied Duane "Keefe D" Davis's motion to exclude evidence seized from his Nevada home during a nighttime raid in July 2023. Davis's attorneys argued the evidence was obtained unlawfully, but the judge ruled against their motion on February 17, 2026, allowing the case to proceed. Davis is expected back in court in March 2026.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis' murder trial has been postponed and is now scheduled to begin on February 9, 2026.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis' murder trial has been postponed and is now scheduled to begin on February 9, 2026. This postponement follows a Nevada judge's decision to uphold the murder charge against him.
September 2025 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis has received an additional prison sentence of 16 to 40 months for an inmate fight in December, which will likely result in him serving time elsewhere.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis has received an additional prison sentence of 16 to 40 months for an inmate fight in December, which will likely result in him serving time elsewhere. This sentencing comes as he awaits trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur. His trial has been postponed multiple times, most recently to August 10, 2026, due to defense attorneys needing to review new evidence.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis was found guilty by a jury on April 10, 2025, for charges stemming from a jailhouse fight.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis was found guilty by a jury on April 10, 2025, for charges stemming from a jailhouse fight. The verdict came after a trial where Davis claimed self-defense. He is still awaiting trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, and sentencing for the jail fight conviction is scheduled for May 27, 2025.
August 2024 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis's trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur has been postponed multiple times, with a recent hearing on August 28, 2024, pushing it to March 2025.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis's trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur has been postponed multiple times, with a recent hearing on August 28, 2024, pushing it to March 2025. The defense has raised concerns about bail money and alleged mistreatment of Davis, while also indicating the identification of new witnesses who could testify Davis was not at the scene. The trial was further delayed to August 10, 2026, to allow defense attorneys to review new evidence.
January 2024 — 1 developments
During a court status check, Davis was granted $750,000 bail and allowed house arrest, though he remained incarcerated.
During a court status check, Davis was granted $750,000 bail and allowed house arrest, though he remained incarcerated.
November 2023 — 1 developments
A judge scheduled Duane "Keefe D" Davis' trial to begin on June 3, 2024.
A judge scheduled Duane "Keefe D" Davis' trial to begin on June 3, 2024.
October 2023 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis appeared in court for his arraignment, where he stood shackled and entered a plea of not guilty to the murder charge.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis appeared in court for his arraignment, where he stood shackled and entered a plea of not guilty to the murder charge.
September 2023 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis was arrested in Las Vegas after being indicted by a grand jury on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon in connection with Tupac Shakur's killing.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis was arrested in Las Vegas after being indicted by a grand jury on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon in connection with Tupac Shakur's killing.
July 2023 — 1 developments
Las Vegas police executed a search warrant at a home in Henderson, Nevada, believed to belong to the…
Las Vegas police executed a search warrant at a home in Henderson, Nevada, believed to belong to the wife of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, as part of the ongoing investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder.
January 2018 — 1 developments
Las Vegas police renewed their interest in the Tupac Shakur murder case.
Las Vegas police renewed their interest in the Tupac Shakur murder case. Around this time, Duane "Keefe D" Davis appeared in the BET documentary "Death Row Chronicles."
January 2009 — 1 developments
Duane "Keefe D" Davis reportedly gave an interview to law enforcement detailing his involvement in the events leading up to Tupac Shakur's murder.
Duane "Keefe D" Davis reportedly gave an interview to law enforcement detailing his involvement in the events leading up to Tupac Shakur's murder. This interview was later used as a basis for the documentary "Unsolved: the Tupac and Biggie Murders."
May 1998 — 1 developments
Orlando Anderson, a nephew of Duane "Keefe D" Davis and a suspect in Shakur's murder, was killed in an unrelated gang shootout in Compton, California, at the age of 23.
Orlando Anderson, a nephew of Duane "Keefe D" Davis and a suspect in Shakur's murder, was killed in an unrelated gang shootout in Compton, California, at the age of 23.
September 1996 — 1 developments
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Paradise, Nevada, while stopped at a red light.
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Paradise, Nevada, while stopped at a red light. He died six days later from his injuries. Suge Knight, the driver of the car, was grazed by a bullet.