Today, Explained Who shot ya, Tupac?
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Oct 6, 2023 Joel Anderson, a writer at Slate and host of the Slow Burn podcast, dives deep into the enduring mystery of Tupac Shakur's murder, discussing the recent arrest of Dwayne Keith Davis, a key suspect. He explores the emotional legacy Tupac left behind and the ongoing fascination with his life and death. The conversation also touches on the chaotic events leading up to the shooting, police investigations, and how new confessions are reshaping the case. Anderson’s insights create a compelling narrative around one of hip-hop's greatest tragedies.
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The Night of the Shooting
- Tupac Shakur, after a Mike Tyson fight in 1996, assaulted Orlando Anderson in a Las Vegas casino.
- Later that night, occupants of a white Cadillac shot Shakur, who died a week later.
Initial Investigation Challenges
- The initial Las Vegas police investigation into Tupac's murder was hampered by a disorganized approach and antagonism towards witnesses.
- This lack of cooperation, coupled with the drive-by nature of the crime, made it difficult to identify the shooter.
Keefe D's Confession
- In 2006, the LAPD, while investigating Biggie's murder, began to explore Tupac's case, focusing on two theories.
- Through a deal related to drug trafficking charges, Keefe D, Orlando Anderson's uncle, confessed to involvement in Tupac's murder.