Tupac – Declan Hill – Investigative Journalist & Academic

The Killing of Tupac: What Do You Have To Do In Las Vegas To Get Convicted of Murder?

What took them so long? Yesterday, (August 31, 2026) there was - finally - a conviction in the murder of Tupac Shakur. Almost 30 years to the day, after his killing, the Las Vegas law enforcement establishment actually did their jobs. Why? In this episode of CrimeWaves, we interview the investigative journalist Cathy Scott, who one year after Tupac's murder essentially solved the case. She speaks about the incredible incompetency and complacency of the Las Vegas Police. A must listen to understand...

The Killing of Tupac Shakur: Why Was the Police Investigation so Bad?

Tupac was shot and killed on the Vegas strip in 1996, but the police made no arrests for 27-years - why not? The fourth season of my podcast - CrimeWaves - that I do with my students at the University of New Haven. We are taking a look at a number of famous cold cases. We start with the murder of Tupac Shakur. He was, at that time, one of the biggest recording stars in...