Las Vegas prosecutors claim Keefe D, the man accused of participating in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, is allegedly up to his old ways.
Prosecutors have raised concerns about the safety of witnesses speaking out against Keefe D, the former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the murder of gangsta rap icon Tupac Shakur.
According to a new court filing, Keefe D was caught on a jailhouse telephone call with his son, who allegedly informed him of a “green light” order—also known as an authorization to kill people.
The prosecutors, Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal, highlighted the gravity of the situation, noting that the federal government had to intervene to relocate at least one witness due to credible threats.
The October 9 jail call was presented as evidence of the potential danger to the community and indicated a consciousness of guilt on the part of Keefe D.
Keefe D was arrested on September 29 in connection with the murder of Shakur. He was charged with one count of murder using a deadly weapon and with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.
Keefe D, 60, is currently being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center. He pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. His attorneys, Robert Arroyo and Charles Cano, are set to respond to the allegations in an upcoming court hearing on January 2.
They’ve previously filed a bail request, arguing that he poses no danger and requires proper medical attention for his colon cancer, which is reportedly in remission.
Prosecutors say Keefe D confessed multiple times to ordering the hit since 2008, including in police interviews, a 2019 memoir and media statements, where he allegedly admitted to orchestrating the September 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur and wounded former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight. Keefe D’s attorneys contend the accounts were for entertainment purposes and financial gain.
