Ms.
Shakur,
I
was the writer of Tupac:187 with RJ Bond and Russell Poole. Since writing that
book many clues poured in from Tupac fans. Russell and I were able to put
together a picture of what happened to your son. Russell Poole was never
satisfied with the investigation that was done in the aftermath of the murders
of both Tupac and Biggie and he continued to pursue clues. He struck out in
getting cooperation from LAPD, and LVMPD. He finally turned toward the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s. He died mysteriously in a meeting with investigators
talking about your son’s murder. The fact is that no law enforcement agency is
interested in solving the crime.
Russell
always wanted to bring closure to you and Mrs. Wallace by bringing the killers
to justice. Respected journalist Chris Blatchford gave us a confession letter
that put the entire puzzle together. The investigation died with Russell but he
would have wanted you to have this information that he and I compiled. Russell
spent his own money chasing down clues and never put a penny in his pocket simply
wanting the truth about the murders to emerge. He died knowing that he solved
the murders.
I
was simply the writer. I have enclosed some of my other work so that you can
see that we share common values. ‘A Prescription for Peace’ is my answer for
how to fix many of the injustices in the world. Other books move the discussion
forward with ‘Peaceful Protests’ and ‘Rise a Knight,’ that provide a roadmap to
create guardians for the planet and the inhabitants so every single person is
treated equally under the law and all have the tools to achieve the American
Dream.
I
spent the last two years working with Russell Poole who I consider to be an
American Hero along with your son. They both saw wrongs they tried to right and
their lives were both cut short standing up for their beliefs.
I
hope the contents of this package are not simply dredging up old wounds and
that you receive this information in the spirit it was intended. Russell kept a
copy of the Homicide Investigators Creed on his desk. It read: “No greater
honor will ever be bestowed on an officer, or a more profound duty imposed on
him, than when he is entrusted with the investigation of the death of another
human being. It is his duty to find the facts regardless of color or creed,
without prejudice, and to let no power on earth deter him from presenting these
facts to the court without regard to personality.”
Russell
was steadfast to this creed and tried to fully investigate the murders. When it
led back to LAPD Officers he was told to cease investigating. When he refused
he was pushed out of his department six months before he completed his 20th
year and vested fully in the pension plan. This caused severe hardship on his
family but he remained true to his pursuit of information that would lead to arrests
and convictions to let no power on earth deter him.
Though
your son only lived 25 years he has impacted so many lives and carved a swath
that will never be duplicated. You have my deepest sympathies for your profound
loss.
Michael
Carlin
Writer
– Tupac:187 and Chaos Merchants
© 2016 Michael Douglas Carlin. All Rights Reserved.
No
reprints or reposting unless agreed to in writing.
