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The trial of Duane Davis, aka Keffe D, in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur is winding down—after nine days of testimony, the defense has rested, and closing arguments loom. At 63, Davis didn’t take the stand but claims his nephew pulled the trigger using a gun he supplied, blaming a feud for the killing. Prosecutors say he orchestrated it all—and could face life if convicted. The defense paints his story as a cash-and-glory fabrication, citing shaky evidence: no hospital records for his nephew, no proof the white Cadillac was rented, and Davis’ own account being the only source for his presence at the scene. Yet prosecutors argue Davis’ version matches existing evidence—including identifying key suspects—and that investigators had previously considered arresting him, only to be told to wait. This case, long cold, reignited thanks to Davis’ memoir and public statements, now boiling down to closing arguments where both sides will try to sway jurors on whether Davis pulled the strings—or just got caught up in the chaos.

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