By Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the key suspect in the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, is reportedly growing increasingly fearful for his life as his high-profile trial is pushed back to March 2025. The 61-year-old former gangster, currently held at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, has expressed concerns about his safety to friends and family.
A close associate of Keefe D told reporters that the jailed suspect is worried he may not survive to see his day in court. “I don’t know if I’m going to make it in here,” Keefe D reportedly said, according to the source. His son, Duane Davis Jr., echoed these concerns, stating, “My dad would be safer out of there, man.”
The fears come in the wake of a recent court hearing where Judge Carli Kierny denied Keefe D’s request for bond. His attorney, Carl Arnold, had presented documents from AG Entertainment, who along with rapper Cash Wack 100, were willing to cover the $112,500 bond fee. However, Judge Kierny cited inconsistencies and bizarre communications from AG Entertainment as reasons for denying the bond.
During the same hearing, Keefe D made startling accusations of assault by unnamed correction officers in his cell on August 9. He claimed prosecutors had orchestrated the attack and alleged that $300 worth of food was stolen from his cell. These claims were promptly denied by the District Attorney’s Office.
Keefe D also raised concerns about his health, stating that his doctors warned him about potentially fatal consequences from any cuts or open wounds due to his prescribed blood thinners for cancer treatment.
A family associate suggested that Keefe D’s outburst in court stemmed from mounting tensions over the year-long legal process since his arrest in September 2023. “Keefe exploded in court because the tensions and fears, which have built up over the last year have now become big problems in his mind,” the associate said.
However, the same source also criticized Keefe D’s past behavior, stating, “Keefe fails to see that his situation is all brought upon himself and his big mouth. He boasted for years about being a big-shot caller and obviously a key figure in the death of Tupac.”
Despite these claims, a source connected to the Las Vegas legal system insisted that Keefe D is well-protected inside the detention center. “From the perspective of law enforcement, they are absolutely adamant that they want nothing to happen to him and have given him a priority protection,” the source stated.
As the trial date moves to March 17, 2025, Keefe D, who has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection with Tupac’s 1996 drive-by shooting, faces an extended period in detention. The case continues to draw significant attention, both for its connection to the legendary rapper and the dramatic developments surrounding the accused.
