Michael Sanft, Defense Attorney in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial, Dies at 55
Michael Sanft, the defense attorney who represented Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 55. The cause and manner of his death are currently pending.
Lima, OH, November 7, 2026 — The defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the ongoing Tupac Shakur murder trial, Michael Sanft, has died. He was 55 years old.
Sanft passed away in Las Vegas. The specific cause and manner of his death are not yet publicly known, with that information currently pending.
Sanft was known for his legal work, most recently taking on the representation of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The trial has garnered significant media attention.
Details surrounding Sanft’s career and his personal life beyond his professional role in the Davis case were not immediately available. The legal team for Duane “Keffe D” Davis has not released a statement regarding Sanft’s passing.
The investigation into the death of Tupac Shakur has been ongoing for decades. Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested in September 2023 in connection with the murder. Sanft was part of the legal defense team for Davis as the case moved through the court system.
Further information regarding Michael Sanft’s death is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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