The investigation into 2Pac’s murder took a significant turn last year, but it appears the main suspect may soon be out on bond. According to a report from KTNV on Friday (June 21), Keefe D, whose real name is Duane Davis, has managed to gather the $750,000 required for his bond. This development comes as he awaits his murder trial, which is scheduled to begin in November.
Keefe D is expected to return to court on Tuesday (June 25), where Judge Carli Kierny will outline the conditions of his release from the Clark County Detention Center. Additionally, there’s a chance he will be questioned regarding the sources of the funds used for his bond.
Earlier this year, Keefe D’s court-appointed attorneys filed a petition for leniency, arguing that their client “poses no danger” due to his deteriorating health. Davis, now 61, has been diagnosed with cancer. Despite his health issues, a previous request for bail was denied in late 2023. At that time, prosecutors argued that Davis was too dangerous to be released, citing his past as a high-ranking member of the South Side Compton Crips. They also highlighted that he had confessed to orchestrating 2Pac’s murder on multiple occasions.
Davis has long been a controversial figure in the investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur, one of the most iconic figures in rap history. Despite his plea of not guilty, Keefe D has made several public confessions about his involvement in the crime. He has claimed responsibility for orchestrating the fatal shooting in various interviews and most notably in his 2019 memoir, “Compton Street Legend.”
The legal proceedings surrounding Keefe D have been fraught with delays and controversy. His release on bond will undoubtedly draw significant attention from the public and media, given the high-profile nature of the case. As the only person ever charged in connection with 2Pac’s murder, his upcoming trial is expected to be a pivotal moment in the decades-long quest for justice.
The conditions of Keefe D’s release will likely include strict monitoring, and his health will be a central point of discussion. The court’s decision to grant him bail underscores the complexities of the legal system and the ongoing impact of 2Pac’s legacy on the hip-hop community.
As we await further developments, the focus remains on the upcoming trial and the pursuit of justice for one of rap’s most influential artists. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story.