Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur's fatal wounds in Duane 'Keffe' D trial

Forensic pathologist Dr. Lisa Gavin presented graphic details of Tupac Shakur's fatal wounds to a Las Vegas jury, describing how bullets tore through the rapper's body in the 1996 drive-by shooting. The trial of Duane "Keffe" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing, included the viewing of autopsy photos, which caused some of Shakur's relatives to leave the courtroom.

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I feel like the details, especially for people that are close to him, honestly for me helps, helps the grief process. I think we've been waiting 30 years to grieve properly.

One of Shakur's cousins, Zayd Akinyela, remained in court, telling The Associated Press that the details are crucial for his grieving process after 30 years of waiting for closure. "A lot of people don't get to grieve until they understand what happened to their loved one and how it happened," Akinyela said. He expressed anger and sadness upon seeing the photos but noted his spiritual beliefs help him process the imagery.

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A lot of people don't get to grieve until they understand what happened to their loved one and how it happened.

Gavin, a medical examiner for Clark County, testified as an expert witness because the original autopsy examiner had died. She described three bullet wounds, including one that collapsed Shakur's lung, leading to its removal by doctors. Other bullets damaged his intestines and other organs. Davis, the accused, sat quietly, occasionally whispering to his attorney during the testimony. Family members who had left the room returned for subsequent witnesses.

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Very angry, very angry, to say the least, very sad.