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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The conviction follows a weekslong trial and less than three hours of jury deliberation, with sentencing pending.

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Why It Matters

This verdict concludes a decades-old regarding the death of a prominent cultural figure, resulting in a first-degree murder conviction for the defendant.

Key Facts

  • Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
  • The jury reached a verdict after less than three hours of deliberation.
  • The crime occurred on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas.
  • The prosecution announced they would dismiss the gang enhancement portion of the charge due to witness logistics.
  • Davis faces a potential sentence of life in prison.
  • The case was revived in recent years following Davis's 2019 memoir and various interviews.
  • Davis requested the return of personal items and stated his intent to appeal the verdict.
  • The judge clarified that the formal appeal process begins after sentencing.

Who's Mentioned

locationLas Vegas“Location of the trial and the crime”personMarc DiGiacomo“Chief Deputy District Attorney”personSanft“Defense attorney”personMarion 'Suge' Knight“Music mogul present during the shooting”personDuane 'Keffe D' Davis“Defendant convicted of murder”personTupac Shakur“Victim of the 1996 shooting”