Michael Sanft, Lawyer for ‘Keffe D’ in Tupac Murder Case, Has Died
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas lawyer who represented 'Keffe D' in the Tupac murder trial, has died.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, November 7, 2026 — Michael Sanft, a Las Vegas attorney known for representing Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis in the murder case involving Tupac Shakur, has died.
The circumstances surrounding Sanft’s death, including the date and cause, have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Sanft was a legal representative for Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis pleaded not guilty to charges of murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the high-profile case.
Sanft’s role in the defense of Davis placed him at the center of a case that has drawn significant media attention, stemming from the unsolved murder of Shakur in Las Vegas over two decades ago. Davis was arrested in September 2023 in Henderson, Nevada, after a grand jury indictment. The arrest followed years of public statements by Davis, who admitted in interviews and a documentary to being present during the shooting and claiming to have ordered retaliation against Shakur.
Details regarding Sanft’s legal career beyond his representation of Davis in this specific case were not immediately available. Information about any other defendants or legal proceedings Sanft was involved in has not been provided. The legal team for Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is expected to address the representation moving forward in light of Sanft’s passing. Further updates on the case and any changes in legal representation are anticipated.
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