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

Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur - the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.

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

TL;DR

  • Duane "Keffe D" Davis convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder.
  • The verdict marks the first conviction in the 1996 cold case.
  • Davis, a former gang leader, was found guilty of murder with a deadly weapon.
  • Prosecutors presented Davis' own public statements, interviews, and memoir as evidence.
  • The defense argued Davis' comments were exaggerated tales to sell books.
  • Davis stated his intention to appeal the verdict.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for October 13.