# Tupac Murder Trial Lawyer Dies

> Defense attorney for Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keffe D dies at 55.
- Title: Tupac Murder Trial Lawyer Dies · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Defense attorney for Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keffe D dies at 55. Michael Sanft, who defended Duane Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, died at age 55.
- Keywords: tupac, murder trial, duane keffe d, michael sanft, las vegas, sos injury lawyers, tupac shakur, VICE
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/tupac-murder-trial-defense-attorney-who-represented-duane-keffe-d-davis-has-died
- Author: Stephen Andrew Galiher
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tupac, murder trial, duane keffe d, michael sanft, las vegas, sos injury lawyers, tupac shakur, news, culture
## Defense lawyer dies
Michael Sanft, a defense attorney who represented Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, has reportedly died at age 55.
## Death reported
According to FOX5, sources said Sanft’s passing was reported on Nov. 5, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
## Coroner confirms death
The Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death the following day with no cause or manner disclosed.
## Legal background
Sanft represented Keffe D pro bono during his Las Vegas trial and was the lead trial attorney at SOS Injury Lawyers.
## Key takeaway

Michael Sanft, who defended Duane Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, died at age 55.