About this episodeFormer Compton PD Gang Unit officer Robert Lad provides an insider perspective on the Tupac Shakur and Biggie …AI summary
Former Compton PD Gang Unit officer Robert Lad provides an insider perspective on the Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls murders, detailing the intense gang warfare in Compton during the 1990s and the specific involvement of Southside Crips members like Orlando Anderson and Keffy D. Lad critiques the handling of the investigations by Greg Kading and Las Vegas PD, highlighting procedural failures such as withholding evidence from Las Vegas and the controversial use of a proffer agreement with Keffy D. He asserts that based on informant intelligence and gang mentality, Orlando Anderson was the primary shooter in the Tupac murder and discusses the legal proceedings leading to Keffy D's recent arrest.
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The Compton Gang Unit in the late 80s/early 90s consisted of only three officers (Lad, Tim, Reggie Wright Sr.) managing over 55 gangs in a 10-square-mile area, creating an environment where every residential street was controlled by a gang.
Informants identified Orlando Anderson, Big Dre, and Bubble Up as the individuals in the car during the Tupac shooting days after the incident, with Orlando specifically bragging about the act.
Greg Kading withheld a critical 40-caliber Glock found in Cory Edwards' backyard (which matched Tupac's casings) from Las Vegas PD, citing 'professional courtesy' and fear of alerting conspirators, despite it being a positive match at the time.
Keffy D received a proffer agreement (immunity for truthfulness) from Kading, allowing him to confess to the murder without immediate prosecution, which Lad argues compromised the integrity of the investigation.
Off-duty Compton police officers working for Death Row Security ignored a murder at a Snoop Dogg party in 1995, highlighting the conflict of interest between law enforcement and gang-affiliated security.
Lad believes Keffy D's decision to write a book and give interviews was driven by ego and a desire to counteract his 'snitch' label, ultimately leading to his own incrimination.
Suge Knight's decision to take a plea deal for Terry Carter's murder was likely influenced by additional charges including witness tampering and bribery attempts by his own lawyers.
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“Every street had like a rock house that was like In and Out burgers and you drive down the street and cars are just lined up ready to get this stuff.”
▶ 2:38Describing the ubiquity of crack cocaine distribution in Compton during the mid-80s.
“I never came across someone who took credit for somebody else's murder... It just based on what I know about gang members and especially the mentality of Orlando Anderson... it makes the most sense that he's going to go retaliate.”
▶ 39:14Lad explaining why he believes Orlando Anderson claimed responsibility for Tupac's murder rather than another crew member.
“He stole the audio. He stole I Stay still because it wasn't his. It's evidence in an open murder case... for him to go out and release this um audio and then go tell Kei... you put a death sentence on him.”
▶ 1:21:06Lad criticizing Greg Kading for releasing confidential evidence from an open case, effectively endangering Keffy D's life.
“If you live this lifestyle... you may think that God is looking out for you, but really it's just the law of averages. Every time you keep rolling the dice with your freedom... you come closer and closer to either losing your life or doing the rest of your life in prison.”
▶ 1:46:20Lad reflecting on the inevitable consequences of gang violence and criminal activity.
“Do not notify Las Vegas PD... Due to the sensitive nature of the weapon recovery... assistant United States Attorney Tim Seight... has confirmed with superiors who agree with the task force detectives the information regarding the recovery of the firearm should not be shared.”
▶ 1:13:58Reading from an official memo that prevented Las Vegas PD from knowing about a gun linked to Tupac's murder found in Compton.
Chapters & Sections (49)▼
0:06Compton Gang Unit History and Crack Epidemicchapter1
2:17Compton Gang Unit Formation and Crack Epidemic Impact
6:09DJ Quick's Blondie Song Impact on Compton Gang Unitchapter2
7:27Blondie Song Reputation and Police Interactions
8:45DJ Quick's Reaction to Blondie Song and E Arrest
10:23Compton Police Attitude and Death Row Securitychapter2
12:04Death Row Security and George Williams
14:06Death Row Kidnapping Plot Intel
15:30Compton Police Working for Death Row Recordschapter
20:01Orlando Anderson's Early Gang Violence and Legal Outcomeschapter2
21:501980s Court System Juvenile Outcomes
23:25Michael Dro Shooting Case and Witness Issues
24:55Gang Murders and Tupac Investigation Challengeschapter3
26:54Challenges Prosecuting Gang Murders
28:14Compton Gang Unit's History with Keefe D
31:09Compton Gang Response to Tupac Shooting
32:58Compton Gang War and Tupac Investigationchapter3
35:36Informant Tips on Tupac Shooting Suspects
37:22Big Dre and Orlando's Roles in Tupac Murder
38:38Witness Account of Shooter's Arm
40:21Tupac Murder Claims and Biggie Death Retaliationchapter1
43:29Orlando Anderson Shooting at Corner Pocket
45:06Deathbed Confessions and Compton PD Dissolutionchapter1
46:55Deathbed Confessions and Police Dissolution
50:36Pelican Bay Interview with Michael Drochapter1
52:33Michael Dro's Interview Refusal and Biggie implicating
55:26Informant Credibility and Biggie Suspectschapter2
58:31Suspect Capability and Law Enforcement Stories
1:00:01Lil C's Bow Tie Witness Account
1:02:36Greg Kading's Removal and Credibility Issueschapter2
1:04:21Judge's Report on Greg Kading
1:05:45Impact of Testimony on Police Career
1:07:13Keefe D Profiter Agreement and Gun Discoverychapter2
1:08:47Keefe D Proficiency Agreement Analysis
1:10:17Buried Glock Discovery and Notification Protocol
1:12:13Gun Evidence Match and Police Jurisdiction Issueschapter1
1:13:58Police Jurisdiction and Professional Courtesy
1:17:18Puffy Involvement and Law Enforcement Ethicschapter1
1:19:25Retirement and Greg Kading's Book Criticism
1:22:07Keefe D Self-Incrimination and Blondie's Deathchapter
1:27:25Grand Jury Testimony and Keefe D Legal Proceedingschapter1
1:30:08Keefe D Bail Hearing and Jail Rumors
1:33:27Keefe D Trial Defense and Suge Knightchapter2
1:35:20Keefe D Self-Incrimination and Suge Knight Witness
1:37:09Suge Knight's Witness Impact and Betrayal
1:40:22Keefe D Trial and Suge Knight Case Analysischapter3
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