Conviction of Duane Davis reignites hunt for Biggie Smalls killer

Conviction of Duane Davis reignites hunt for Biggie Smalls killer

A Las Vegas jury found former gang leader Duane “Keefe D” Davis guilty of ordering the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, and the verdict has revived calls for investigators to solve the 1997 murder of Christopher Wallace, known as Big Bang Smalls. The defense concluded with testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers, according to Rolling Stone, and closing arguments were scheduled for the following, as reported by Newser. A Nevada jury began deliberations on the case, AP noted, and the court set sentencing for Davis on October 13, per BBC.

Acteurs

Duane “Keffe D” Davis Michael Sanft Stan Hyt Charlie Mangrum Dan Long Binu Palal James “Mob James” McDonald Malcolm Greenidge Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Suge Knight

Lieux

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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6 septembre 2026
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After Tupac Shakur's murder has finally been solved
After Tupac Shakur's murder has finally been solved

nypost.com • 06 sept. 12h00

A Las Vegas jury found Duane “Keefe D” Davis guilty of ordering Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, prompting renewed pressure on investigators to identify the perpetrator of Christopher Wallace’s 1997 murder.

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5 septembre 2026
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Keffe D says 'I’m a good man' after Tupac Shakur's murder conviction
Keffe D says 'I’m a good man' after Tupac Shakur's murder conviction

USA Today • 05 sept. 17h12

Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur and faces life in prison, while his legal team has already filed an appeal.

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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Gives First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Gives First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction

Rolling Stone • 05 sept. 13h14

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, convicted of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, told the Hollywood Reporter he did not write a memoir used as evidence and accused witnesses of lying.

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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Says ‘I’m Innocent’ in First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Says ‘I’m Innocent’ in First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction

Yahoo • 05 sept. 13h14

In his first interview after being convicted of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, Duane “Keffe D” Davis claimed he is innocent and criticized witness testimony and evidence used at trial.

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Convicted Tupac Shakur Killer Duane Davis Says He Wasn't at the Crime Scene
Convicted Tupac Shakur Killer Duane Davis Says He Wasn't at the Crime Scene

TMZ • 05 sept. 09h48

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, recently convicted for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, says he was not present at the crime scene and plans to appeal the verdict.

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1 septembre 2026
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Inside the Keffe D Verdict
Inside the Keffe D Verdict

The Hollywood Reporter • 01 sept. 22h18

A Nevada jury found former gang member Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur; sentencing is set for October 13.

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Tupac Shakur trial verdict: Duane Davis found guilty three decades after rapper’s death
Tupac Shakur trial verdict: Duane Davis found guilty three decades after rapper’s death

CNN • 01 sept. 09h30

A Nevada jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, ending a three-decade investigation.

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Jury Convicts Duane Davis Of First-Degree Murder
Jury Convicts Duane Davis Of First-Degree Murder

Forbes • 01 sept. 06h23

A Nevada jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly three decades after the crime.

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Man convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur : NPR
Man convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur : NPR

NPR • 01 sept. 04h57

A Nevada jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, with sentencing set for October.

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Jury in Tupac Shakur trial finds Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of murder
Jury in Tupac Shakur trial finds Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of murder

BBC • 01 sept. 02h34

A Nevada jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, concluding a three-decade investigation.

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Duane "Keffe D" Davis found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

BBC • 01 sept. 02h32

A Las Vegas jury found former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, with sentencing set for October 13.

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31 août 2026
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Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused in Tupac Shakur murder
Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused in Tupac Shakur murder

AP News • 31 août 21h04

A Nevada jury started deliberating on the first-degree murder case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur.

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It's a Big Day in the Tupac Trial
It's a Big Day in the Tupac Trial

Newser • 31 août 12h25

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.

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27 août 2026
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Tupac Trial Ends Testimony With Cop's ‘Stand Down’ Claim on Keffe D
Tupac Trial Ends Testimony With Cop's ‘Stand Down’ Claim on Keffe D

Rolling Stone • 27 août 22h50

Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s defense concluded with three former Las Vegas police officers testifying, aiming to create reasonable doubt about his alleged role in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur.

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