How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

A man named Duane "Keffe D" Davis wrote a book in 2019 describing his involvement in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur. His memoir led to criminal charges, and he is now on trial for the murder. Davis had previously been known for publicly discussing theories about the killing.

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National story. 50 articles from 30 sources. Sources that ran the same article count once, which leaves 22 viewpoints. Updated Aug 15, 2026.

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

He was an 'expert' on the Tupac Shakur murder mystery. Now he's on trial for killing rapper

LamagLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens In Vegas As Biggie Smalls’ L.A. Death Remains Unsolved

HuffPostLeft· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac Shakur Murder Back In Spotlight With Trial For Man Accused Of Orchestrating Killing

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac Murder Trial Set to Begin, Nearly 30 Years After Shooting

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KXAN AustinCenter· Aug 14, 2026

How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

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How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

CW 39 HoustonCenter· Aug 12, 2026

How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial

France 24Center· Aug 11, 2026

Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged ​with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

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CBS NewsCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial

News Nation NowCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Timeline: Murder of Tupac Shakur and Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' court hearings

UPICenter· Aug 10, 2026

Witness list released as Tupac Shakur murder trial begins

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

He was an 'expert' on the Tupac Shakur murder mystery. Now he's on trial for killing rapper

The Daily WireRight· Aug 10, 2026

Nearly 30 Years After Tupac’s Murder, A Suspect Is Finally Going On Trial

Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 10, 2026

30 years later, Tupac Shakur's alleged killer finally goes to trial

New York PostLean Right· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac Shakur murder suspect to stand trial 30 years after shooting shocked music world

New York PostLean Right· Aug 9, 2026

Major update in Tupac’s unsolved murder as incriminating jail call from alleged killer emerges on eve of trial

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 15, 2026

Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s killing can a murder trial offer justice?

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac’s Murder Case Heads to Trial, 30 Years After Rap Icon’s Death

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

Tupac Shakur: former gang boss to go on trial nearly 30 years after rapper’s killing

VarietyLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

What to Know About Tupac’s Murder Trial and Suspect Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis

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  1. Aug 9Thirty years on, man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder goes on trial
  2. Aug 10Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial

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