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Prosecutors Play 2008 Recording Linking Davis to Tupac Murder

8/21/2026

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis (defendant) stands trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Prosecutors played a 2008 recording in which Davis says suspect Orlando Anderson fired the shots that killed Shakur.
Defense lawyer Michael Sanft (defense lawyer) claims Davis fabricated the 2008 statements for profit and entertainment.
Tupac Shakur’s relatives attend the trial hoping it will finally bring closure to the 1996 murder.

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Story summary

Duane “Keffe D” Davis (defendant) stands trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Prosecutors played a 2008 recording in which Davis says suspect Orlando Anderson fired the shots that killed Shakur.
Defense lawyer Michael Sanft (defense lawyer) claims Davis fabricated the 2008 statements for profit and entertainment.
Tupac Shakur’s relatives attend the trial hoping it will finally bring closure to the 1996 murder.