Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis continues as autopsy photos are shown and a witness turns combative
In the Las Vegas courtroom, prosecutors presented graphic autopsy photographs of Tupac Shakur while forensic pathologist Dr. Lisa Gavin described the trajectory of the bullets that wounded him. Some of Shakur’s relatives left the room as the images were displayed, while others, including cousin Zayd Akinyela, stayed for personal closure. Jurors have also viewed surveillance footage of a prior altercation involving Davis’s nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson.
Former Death Row Records enforcer James “Mob James” McDonald was called as a witness and became combative during his testimony. The defense continues to challenge the prosecution’s case, and Davis remains in custody after pleading not guilty.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning outlets covered this 10h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The trial determines whether Duane “Keffe D” Davis will be held criminally responsible for the 1996 killing of a globally recognized rapper.
How this story developed
- Aug 9 Jailphone from alleged Tupac killer emerges just before Las Vegas murder trial
- Aug 10 A seven‑minute jailhouse phone call by Davis has been submitted as evidence.
- Aug 12 Judge Carli Kierny allowed statements from Davis’s memoir to be admitted as evidence.
- Aug 16 A jury was selected and opening arguments are set for Monday.
- Aug 17 Opening statements start Monday in Las Vegas as Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces trial for allegedly orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
- Aug 17 Opening statements were heard today, marking the start of the trial.
- Aug 18 Davis is reported to be negotiating a Hollywood film deal based on his memoir while incarcerated.
- Aug 18 Autopsy photographs of Tupac Shakur were introduced as evidence in the trial.
- Aug 19 James “Mob James” McDonald became combative while testifying.
- Aug 19 A jury was impaneled this week for the trial.
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