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Tupac Shakur Oct 02, 2026

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For nearly 30 years, the murder of Tupac Shakur remained one of the most notorious unsolved cases in music history. But was the truth really hidden, or was it simply a not-so-well-kept secret?

In this episode, Lanie explores Tupac’s life and legacy, the events leading to his fatal shooting in Las Vegas, and the statements Duane “Keffe D” Davis made to investigators and the public long before his arrest. Following Davis’s recent murder conviction, we’re asking an uncomfortable question: Is it truly justice when law enforcement had important pieces of the story for years?

Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on October 13, 2026, and has indicated that he plans to appeal.

Content warning: This episode includes discussions of physical assault, gun violence, death, gangs, and sexual abuse allegations.

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Credits

Hosted by Lanie Hobbs

Written and edited by Lanie Hobbs

Audio engineering by Lanie Hobbs

Sources

Reuters, “Jury Finds Ex-Gang Leader Guilty of Murder in Tupac Case”
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/jury-hear-closing-arguments-tupac-killing-trial-2026-08-31/
Biography, “Tupac Shakur”
https://www.biography.com/musicians/tupac-shakur
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, “Tupac Shakur”
https://rockhall.com/inductees/tupac-shakur/
Associated Press, coverage of the Duane Davis trial and prosecution’s retaliation theory
https://apnews.com/article/4529257714634e87ed258fde044f948b
Associated Press, coverage of the evidentiary rulings involving Davis’s earlier statements and memoir
https://apnews.com/article/dae886dcf21467d334d308eaff40f0b7
NBC Los Angeles, “Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial”
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-verdict/3935907/
Associated Press, “Jury Convicts a Man of First-Degree Murder for the 1996 Killing of Rap Icon Tupac Shakur”
https://apnews.com/article/0b0b080d73f91cd122b6dd438e5bbb80
Pitchfork, “Tupac Murder Suspect Keffe D Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment”
https://pitchfork.com/news/tupac-murder-suspect-keefe-d-pleads-not-guilty-at-arraignment

True Crime Download Aug 2026 Sep 01, 2026

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Hey everyone, we’ve decided to try something new. Going forward, we’re thinking about having one of our monthly episodes focus on what’s been happening in the true crime world during the last few weeks. Instead of an in-depth look at a single, wrapped-up case, we’ll cover the basics on a handful of different topics. Updates on ongoing trials, news coming out about ongoing investigations, and anything else that comes up.

Content Warnings: murder, child victims.

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Research, writing, and audio editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

Timothy Wiltsey Aug 16, 2026

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It’s an unfortunate and terrifying rite of passage in parenthood. One minute you’re holding your child’s hand, and the next they’re nowhere to be seen. Maybe you were in line for checkout and let go to reach into your bag for a payment card, or maybe you were grocery shopping and reached up to grab something off a shelf – something completely innocent and understandable, something that only takes seconds of your focus.

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The court documents used heavily in the writing of this script can be found ⁠here, on the Casemine website ⁠.

Content Warnings: murder, death of a child, unsolved case.

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Credits:

Research, writing, and audio editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit ⁠https://theinkypawprint.com/⁠

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

Robert Dale Andrew May 14, 2026

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One thing that never ceases to amaze me, in the worst possible way, is the price some people are willing to put on a human life. If you’re a regular listener, you already know – some people kill for a house, or custody of their children, or to retain their shares of a business. But sometimes there’s a concrete price on the line.

Content Warnings: murder, infidelity.

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True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok.

Credits:

Research, writing, and audio editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

Kamp-Johnson Murders Mar 19, 2026

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People who love the outdoors are well aware of the risks that come with spending their time out in the wild. If you’re a hiker, you need to stick to the trails and get back before dark, because the greatest danger to your life is getting lost.

Content Warnings: murder, death of a child.

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True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok.

Credits:

Research, writing, and audio editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

The Murder of Johnathan Willette Feb 18, 2026

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In a court of law, you might assume that there’s a certain level of decorum that needs to be maintained by defendants, witnesses, and lawyers alike. Speaking clearly, respectfully, and not using profanity unless it’s strictly necessary for relaying past events or direct quotes. That sort of thing.

Content Warnings: murder, desecration of a body, mentions of child abuse.

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Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.

Follow Lanie & the show by checking out our linktree!

True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok.

Credits:

Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

The Kramer Family Jan 17, 2026

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Time and time again, we’ve covered cases where one half of a partnership commits acts of cruelty and abuse towards the other… and still, it never ceases to be shocking. For anyone with half a heart, intentionally harming anyone we love is almost unthinkable.

More Info:

The court document referenced can be found here: People v. Borizov

Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, mentions of drug use and mental illness.

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Connect with Us:

Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.

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True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok.

Credits:

Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

True Crime Conversations: Feat Lanie Hobbs, Gillian Pensavalle & Alvin Williams Dec 29, 2025

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From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from ⁠True Crime Obsessed⁠ and Alvin Williams from ⁠Affirmative Murder.⁠ The three explore their individual journeys into podcasting, what inspired them, what keeps them going, and how their approaches, audiences, and storytelling styles differ while still sharing a commitment to intentional and ethical true crime storytelling.

You will hear about the importance of community, the influence of personal backgrounds on the way we cover crime, and how authenticity becomes a bridge between creator and listener. Whether you are discovering these creators for the first time or have followed their work for years, this conversation offers a look behind the microphone and into the heart of what motivates us to tell these stories with care.

If you enjoy this episode, check out True Crime Obsessed and Affirmative Murder, and let them know you first heard them on True Crime Cases with Lanie. Your support strengthens the entire true crime community.

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Visit Supercast, Patreon, or Apple Subscription

Connect with Us

Enjoying our podcast, we would greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.
Follow Lanie and the show by checking out our Linktree.
True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, and TikTok.

Credits

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams. Find him on Twitter @wetalkofdreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/
Case Cracker Elite, Patreon Producer, Kim McDermott

The Zoloft Defense Dec 02, 2025

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I’M BACK – Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a place I’ve called ‘home’ for the last 10 years. I’m not done with TCCWL [probs will do this into my 70s! lol]

You might remember this phrase from health class: “All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.” It was a simple reminder that while there’s nothing wrong with needing medication, even the ones that sound intimidating, we have to be careful about what we take and how much. All medicines are drugs, and all drugs carry risks.

Content Warnings: murder, prescription drug use, familicide, mentions of suicide.

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Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.

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True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok.

Credits:

Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit ⁠https://theinkypawprint.com/⁠

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

The Murder of Mike Sisco & Karen Harkness – Dana Chandler’s Trial Sep 16, 2025

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It’s one of those trends you see a lot on social media – “post a photo of yourself five, ten, fifteen years ago, and a photo of you now!” If you’ve participated in that, you’ve probably felt the same way everyone else does – like that person existed an entire lifetime ago.

Content Warnings: murder, mistrials.

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