Although Keefe D confessed to police and the media that he killed Tupac, his silence during the trial could have been to his advantage, attorney says Jamie Wright. In November 2023, Keefe D pleaded not guilty to involvement in the murder.
Wright explained that Keefe D's admissions that he planned the rapper's fatal shooting in 1996 may not be enough to put him behind bars.
“The prosecution has the burden of proof, and it has to be beyond a reasonable doubt, right? If there is any doubt at all, a jury might say not guilty at that point, or they might even hang. Wright said The American sun.
“The advantage is that sometimes juries don't speak. They form an opinion about you based on what you say or how you present it, because they look at so many things.”
“They not only listen to the evidence but also keep an eye on the person,” the lawyer added. “By invoking his right to remain silent, he puts the sole burden on the prosecutor to say, 'We have enough evidence to prove this beyond a reasonable doubt,' which is almost, it's not 100 percent, but it's way beyond 50.”
“So it puts a burden on the prosecutor. They have a lot more work to do if he decides, 'I'm not going to say anything at all.'
Keefe D also detailed his knowledge of the California love murder of rapper in his memoirs, Compton Street legendas well as in interviews with the press.
Now the suspect claims he “made it all up for money and fame” as he appears in court. Wright believes the jury could find him guilty after reviewing tapes of his police interrogations, which were given as part of an immunity deal.
When asked if she believes Keefe D would be found guilty, Wright said, “I would say I side with the prosecution in this particular case.”
“I just think the lack of explanation could be guilty. But it all depends. I would have to watch his behavior. I would have to watch how he presents himself while he is sitting there during the trial. I would have to know who the accusers are.”
