The mystery surrounding the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur might finally see some resolution. Now, a case is finally heading to court as the man charged in the case prepares for trial. This development marks a significant step in one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in the United States. One that has haunted the music industry for thirty years.
According to the Associated Press, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, stands accused of murder with a deadly weapon. The charges specifically allege the act was committed with the intent to promote, further, or assist a criminal gang. Jury selection begins Monday in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, where Judge Carli Kierny will preside over the proceedings. The Guardian noted that the trial is expected to span approximately one month.