He Talked About Killing Tupac for Years. Why Did It Take Three Decades to Bring Him to Trial?
Criminal

He Talked About Killing Tupac for Years. Why Did It Take Three Decades to Bring Him to Trial?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 13, 202646 min
  • Documentary
  • Crime & justice

Phoebe interviews journalist and podcast host Joel Anderson about why it took 30 years for prosecutors to bring someone to trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Earlier this year, Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first degree murder in the 1996 shooting death of the rapper - after having talked about his involvement in the crime for years. You can hear Season 3 of Slow Burn - about the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. - here. You can also watch this interview at ⁠⁠youtube.com/criminalpodcast⁠⁠. Phoebe is going on tour...

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Megan Rapinoe here. This week on Why Are You Like This, I am talking with Shrinkings and Ugly Beddies, Michael Urie. We dig into his Plano, Texas upbringing and how Vanessa Williams had a huge impact on his career. I'm also weighing in on the Indiana Fever, GM Amber Cox's comments on their fan base. Check out the latest episode of Why Are You Like This,

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