Prosecutors Rest Case Against Keefe D Ahead of Schedule in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial

The state has rested its case against Duane “Keefe D” Davis in Las Vegas far sooner than expected. Davis is facing life in prison for allegedly orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The state does not accuse him of pulling the trigger, but rather procuring the weapon, planning the hit, and sitting in the vehicle with the shooter. While prosecutors initially signaled a month-long trial with a list of upwards of 200 potential witnesses, they called just 24 before resting, according to reporting from HotNewHipHop. Parading hundreds of people into court was ultimately redundant. When a defendant spends years detailing the night of the crime across various recorded interviews and a published memoir, the state can let the defendant's own words do the heavy lifting. Judge Kierny advised Davis on the record of his right to testify, though he is not expected to take the stand. The defense begins calling its witnesses on Thursday, with the court indicating testimony could wrap swiftly before moving into closing arguments and jury deliberation.