Its a travesty of justice., According to Rolling Stone, In 1999, Poole was essentially forced into early retirement after implicating a fellow officer in Biggies death; he later filed a lawsuit against the LAPD claiming that his First Amendment rights were being violated because he couldnt take his B.I.G. Russell Poole, the former LAPD detective best known for his involvement in rapper Biggie Small's murder case, died suddenly Wednesday from a possible heart attack. While waiting for the light to change, a white Toyota Land Cruiser made a U-turn and cut in-between Wallace's vehicle and the Chevrolet Blazer behind. You never see the actual suspect in the car, but theres a video. for negligence. He was shot in the back while riding his motorcycle in Compton. He received two payments, one for $9000 and one for $4000. in 1997, Poole found evidence linking fellow LAPD officers to the Bloods street gang, his suit also alleged. A resident of Rupert Idaho. Internal Affairs for allegedly making false statements on an affidavit in a separate case. recanted and said, 'I made it all up. So the D.A. [2] He suspected Mack and possibly other officers took part in the murder. The Notorious B.I.G., was shot to death while sitting in a Chevy Suburban outside of a hip-hop industry party in Los Angeles. They wouldnt want blood on their hands, and particularly, they thought that by outing [Suges girlfriend], Suge might retaliate against her. or Compton P.D. Russell Poole Obituary (2008) - Mishawaka, IN - South Bend Tribune The Tank Ending, Explained: Did Ben, Jules, & Reia Survive? IndieWire praised the "elevated artistry" of Simpson's performance, while Vulture.com commented in their review: "In an ensemble this solid, it can be challenging for one performance to emerge as a standout. After 21 Years, Suge Knight Finally Reveals The Two People Who Killed And to let the families know what the investigation entailed, so that they could at least have that peace of knowing everything that law enforcement knows about the cases. And his opinion may have differed quite a bit from Kading's. . Ace actor Johnny Depp gives life to Russell Poole in Brad Furmans film, City of Lies. Before being chosen to work in the Robbery-Homicide division in 1996, he spent over nine years as a homicide investigator at the South Bureau and Wilshire Division. Russell Poole was the lead detective with the Los Angeles Police Department who was assigned to investigate the shooting death of hip hop artist Biggie Smalls. Coincidentally, Mack has a friend named, All of these supporting identifiers disqualify him as a possible suspect. Mrs. Im sure theyre not happy with it but thats the extent of it. Suge Knight ended up going to jail on a probation violation, stemming from the beating of Orlando Anderson [Ed. It was a, People arent really interested in whats true and whats provable. Then he gives all these other descriptions; Hes this Fruit of Islam guy, hes from Compton, and all of these different descriptors of the shooter. Thats as close to justice as these cases will ever see. AKA Ending, Explained: Did Moktar Al Tayeb Bomb The Hotel? Why? While the show is likely more accurate to Kading's version of events because of his direct involvement, Unsolved had to approach Poole's work from the outside. However, Vice reports that Poole argued that the chief conspirators were Sharitha Knight and Reggie Wright Jr., head of Death Row Security. Neither has been arrested nor charged with the death, either. He would often pick afight with the grandkids jokingly telling them to not let 10 seconds of bravery ruin the rest of theirlives. But he never mentioned an, Coincidentally, theres a whole other investigation going on behind a rogue cop named David Mack who had robbed a bank. Trust me, the risk management division and the L.A.P.D. Thats what a police department is always going to saynot just the L.A.P.D., any police department, about any unsolved murder case. Enjoy These Classic Clips from the Vault in honor of our 10th Anniversary. because all of his witnesses were recanting, saying, I made this up. Everybody. The book formed the basis for the highly anticipated 2018 film City of Lies, starring Johnny Depp as Poole. Poole also witnessed Tupacs painting on a wall at Macks house that portrayed Tupac as a deity. Poole was told not to look further. Poole claimed he had enough evidence to prove that Mack had ties to the CEO of Death Row Records, Marion "Suge" Knight. Preceded in death by his parentsDella and Bill Poole. Its all BS. These killings remain the worst tragedies in hip-hop history. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He was talking on a walkie-talkie, informing someone about Wallaces departure from Peterson. The whole renewed investigation was born out of this fear of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in this civil case. Russell Poole was born on 29 November 1956 in La Mirada, California, USA. Gaines pulled off a gun on Frank and threatened to shoot him when Frank shot him first in self-defense. He finds one name: A-M-I-R, and builds a whole theory behind that, because theres a dirty-cop who has a friend named Amir. And its based on Russell Pooles inability to properly treat a clue. By 12:45a.m., the streets were crowded with cars full of people leaving the event. I decided to self-publish it, which is not a cheap venture. That claim came from author Michael Douglas Carlin. His Los Angeles Times obituary says that the former LAPD detective worked on the case for almost a full year, and that Poole theorized that that Smalls' murder had been committed in retaliation for the killing of Tupac Shakur six months prior. Tonight we get to see @jimmisimpson as Det. RUSSELL POOLE Died in front of four unknown SUGE KNIGHT Case - YouTube What people dont know is that Eugene Deal had already been previously shown a police six-pack of different individuals, and he IDd another guy as this so-called Nation of Islam guy he saw outside the Petersen Automotive Museum that he saw acting suspicious that night. Suge Knight was absolutely enraged. Russell Poole's passing on Monday, December 6, 2021 has been publicly announced by TRAVELERS REST FUNERAL HOME in Travelers Rest, SC. She cant sue saying, You guys screwed this case up and youre a bunch of idiots. Even if its true. [3][4] Poole had sources that confirmed Mack was raised in the same Compton neighborhood, and was in the same gang as Knight (the Bloods). Perth Radio Host Russell Woolf's Cause of Sudden Death at 57 In City of Lies, special agent Terrence Watts from the F.B.I. Internal Affairs as well as the FBIwho opened up a federal investigation based on those allegationslooked into all of this. He was an actor, known for Biggie & Tupac (2002), The Fantastic Adventures of Foolish Gentlemen (2016) and 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die (2011). The future earning potential of Christopher Wallace would be over a billion at the time of the investigation. Suge always knew who was responsible. All of these supporting identifiers disqualify him as a possible suspect. Russell Woolf's cause of sudden death on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 57, is yet to be announced. Thats it. [Suges girlfriend] and Poochie agreed to terms. Officer Rafa Perez partnered with D-Mack and committed a bank robbery. As a result, Mrs. Wallace and Poole werent able to sue LAPD until the case was open. While investigating the murder of rap star Notorious B.I.G. He was concerned about Mrs. Wallace and was obsessed with finding the truth. A fight broke out between this Crip and some of the Bloods that were in Suges circle. The rapper was shot four times, in the chest, arm and thigh, and died of his injuries six days later in hospital after slipping into a coma. Feb. 28, 1927 - Aug. 2, 2008. He also helped Wallaces mother to frame a case against LAPD, but it was tossed. The burden of knowledge is heavy. Although retired, Russell was apparently. Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan follows Russell Poole, a highly decorated LAPD detective who in 1997 was called to investigate a controversial cop-on-cop shooting, eventually to discover that the officer killed was tied to Marion "Suge" Knight's notorious gangsta rap label, Death Row Records. However, Poole was never allowed to forensic Macks Chevy Impala SS. . This is extremely important because it was misreported intentionally. Once that threat dissipated, the L.A.P.D. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, and raising hell with the rivercrew. Russell Poole, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who was the main investigator in the March 9th, 1997 shooting death of the Notorious B.I.G., died suddenly Wednesday. And incredibly, Poole began to uncover evidence that at least some of these gangsta cops may have been involved in the murders of rap superstars Notorious B.I.G. "[9] Furthermore, he filed a lawsuit against the LAPD for violating his First Amendment rights by preventing him from going to the public with his findings. Those are the facts within law enforcement. According to Rolling Stone, he suffered the heart attack while meeting with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs homicide investigators to discuss a cold case., Poole was rushed to a hospital, where he died, after suffering the heart attack. He retired in . That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed in 2010. And a cop isnt anything but a man. Theres been different adjectives used to describe this guy, Lt. Al Michelena said of Knight to Rolling Stone on another occasion. They dragged him outside, started beating him with chairs and bottles, and they stomped him to death. Suge gave her the directive to get Poochie. So they told us, Solve this case. RUSSELL POOLE OBITUARY. Reports said that Russell Poole, a former Los Angeles police detective, died on Wednesday while interviewing an officer from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department about an unspecified case.. It was all bullshit.. He and several other people have had these alternative theories that were really implausible, but now when we bring the truth out, it completely refutes their position. were professional rivals and also had a feud between them. Poole was gravely affected by Wallaces murder and in the process, he lost touch with his family. However, Amir was never arrested, and LAPD shunned D-Macks involvement with Dead Row. Russell Poolethe L.A.P.D. TMZ has learned.. The murder of Christopher Wallace and Tupac Shakur remains unsolved. Smalls, whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed 09 March in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. When Tupac was hit four times, many of his fans and the most loyal Death Row Records blamed Biggie for orchestrating the shootout. MISHAWAKA - Russell I. Poole, 81, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 6:00 AM Saturday, August 2, 2008, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. According to Rolling Stone, Poole believed that Knight, with the help of LAPD officer David Mack and another associate, was responsible for B.I.G.s death as retaliation for the murder of Tupac Shakur a year earlier. He also thought that Knight allegedly wanted to avoid paying royalties to Shakur. Its just a huge law enforcement travesty. Chaos Merchants: Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious BIG-Michael So theres a little bit of embarrassment. Ms. Wallace cant sue the L.A.P.D. Poole was also investigating an alleged station-house beating of a gang member by . At the El Rey theater, during a Death Row after-party, there was a, Remember, all the way back in 2005, Perry Sanders, the Wallace attorney, had already excused David Mack and Harry, After going through all the research in both of these casesand I, Chuck Phillips knew they couldnt really publish the story with the facts of that clue. The rapper Busta Rhymes raised questions about Pooles death on social media. The police didnt find any mobile signals on the spot because the murderers were most probably communicating through a walkie-talkie. member Lil' Cease and driver, Gregory "G-Money" Young. always knew the problems with Russell Pooles theory. Biggie Smalls, 24, was murdered in March 1997. Don't forget to tune in for the anticipated premiere of @UnsolvedUSA at 10/9c. Around the same time, the Wallace familys lawsuit was dismissed. Thats just lip-service. He finds one name: A-M-I-R, and builds a whole theory behind that, because theres a dirty-cop who has a friend named, Remember, Michael Robinson never says any cop [was involved with the murder]. Ive talked to [Biggies former bodyguard] Eugene Deal several times. In everything that we saw and read in all the interviews, Biggie was an innocent bystander in this whole thing. Disclaimer: All statements made in the article are based on the film and are for entertainment purposes only. Russ never strayed from lending a hand, often helping family,friends, and even strangers with any chore imaginable. Biggie travelled in the front passenger seat of the second Suburban alongside his associates, Damion "D-Rock" Butler, Junior M.A.F.I.A. So it just goes to show that they were really never big fans of [Biggie and Tupac] or that they have a pursuit of truth. What is City of Lies about and is it a true story? | The US Sun The series is scripted and also discussed theories swirling around the shooting death of Tupac Shakur. Thats when Kading got the assignment. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at the Homicide Bureau reported that Russell Poole collapsed Wednesday morning, according to a sheriff's department official. I know exactly who that source was. Wallace cant sue the L.A.P.D. Yet there has never been an arrest in either case and both murders remain officially unsolved to this day. Russell Poole was the decorated LAPD detective who helped unravel the late-90s Rampart Scandal, uncovering widespread police misconduct throughout the LAPDs Community Resource Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) unit, reported Vice. I think the fact that law enforcement officers were working for Death Row, that was a scandal in itself Suge Knight, to me, was one of the most powerful gangsters around. Wherever it takes you, run with it. And thats what we did. According to The Los Angeles Times, the former detective died Wednesday (August 19), while meeting with detectives at the L.A. Sheriff's Department. He alleges that former LAPD detective Russell Poole planned on apologizing to Suge Knight prior to his passing last year, reported HipHopDx. Much of Poole's investigation was used as the basis for Randall Sullivan's book,[5] LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal. Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was killed by an unknown drive-by assassin on March 9, 1997, in Los Angeles. If you take selective information and you ignore the information that refutes your theory, you can put together a conspiracy theory and convince people of it. The co-conspirators are never going to be prosecuted. After his efforts led to two sworn confessions from people who said they played a part in the killings of Wallace and Shakur, Kading was suddenly pulled off the case. Movie 'City of Lies' Pulled a Month Before Release", "Forest Whitaker joins Johnny Depp's hunt for Tupac's killer", "Detective in Tupac and Biggie case dies", Russell Poole Releases "Chaos Merchants" Posthumously, Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Russell_Poole&oldid=1147010711, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 March 2023, at 09:02. Poochie lay in wait outside the Petersen Automotive Museum. At the time, he was a 36-year old member of the Mob Piru Bloods. cops. A retired L.A.P.D. This guy named R.J. Youll probably laugh at this; Theres a series of videos called Tupac Assassination, and it proposes the theory that Tupac was killed by Suge. Its not active, in the sense that you would think that there are investigators out there trying to figure out clues. Wallaces murder remains unsolved. Mack never had any association whatsoever. Hes broke. All the clue is, is an Amir. What Happens To Cora? Both law enforcement agenciesthe. Throughout his career up to his involvement in the Rampart scandal, Poole was a highly respected and decorated LAPD detective. was trying to protect themselves for acting inappropriately. But when I asked him he completely recanted and said, I didnt mean to say that was the guy. shooting] and had the heart to connect the two and do a thorough investigation, I think we probably would have found out more information, Poole said. And its based on Russell Pooles inability to properly treat a clue. @jimmisimpson returns to @USA_Network as Detective Russell Poole in #UnsolvedUSA, premiering February 27. pic.twitter.com/X51UVof35N, Unsolved (@UnsolvedUSA) February 19, 2018. His mother, Minnie Croushore Poole, and dad, Russell W. Poole, were waiting to embrace him. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. In 2000, Poole filed suit in federal court alleging that then LA Police Chief Bernard C. Parks and others thwarted his efforts to investigate widespread corruption in the Rampart Division. He claimed he faced harassment after detailing the Rampart allegations to higher-ups, whom he alleged stymied the probe. Russell Lee Poole (54) April 18, 1967 - April 4, 2022. [Laughs.]. The name Amir Muhammad was published in the Los Angeles Times as a suspect in Biggies murder. In one, Poole will be played by Johnny Depp. Both law enforcement agenciesthe Las Vegas Police Department and the L.A.P.D.have drawn the conclusions that Tupac was killed by Orlando Anderson and Biggie Smalls was killed by Wardell Poochie Fouse. Clock Ending, Explained: What Happened To Ellas Father? Wallace could pursue a civil case against Suge Knight, but her attorneys know that theres nothing to gain. This case can be solved, but needs police follow-up. They were present when there was criminal activity taking place, including a murder. The shooters dead, the female confessor has immunity, so you just have Suge Knight. Poole arrested Rafa, and he revealed straight-on that he worked for Suge. detective, he was in charge of the special task force that investigated Christopher Wallaces murder between 2006 and 2009. Im not saying hes a malicious guy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 also at the church. However, Suge Knight and Davis Mack have never been arrested nor charged in connection with the death. All of the different factors that prevented this from getting solved should have never happened. However, he soon left his job, finding the system too hypocritical to celebrate worthy men like Poole. 's death, Chief Parks' involvement and Poole's resignation, "Ex-Detective Says Knight a Suspect in Rapper's Slaying", "Russell Poole, Notorious B.I.G. Suge Knight doesnt have a pot to piss in. Many details of the case have been in question for over 20 years, and there is still no definitive answer as to who killed two of hip-hop's brightest talents and why. Russ enjoyed spending time with family whether it was on the Snake River or taking atrip to explore new places. Academy Award winner Forest Whitakertakes on the role of a journalist who teams with him in order to find both truth and redemption on a path that sets them directly against the L.A.P.D., reported ComingSoon.net. All Images property of their respective owners. Special Agent Dunton from the F.B.I. Harry Billups had no association with Compton, no association with Crips, and no association with the Fruit of Islam. According to Rolling Stone, he. She cant sue saying, You guys screwed this case up and youre a bunch of idiots. Even if its true, theres no legal basis for incompetence in law enforcement. The film was released in 2021. Many conspiracy theorists held Notorious B.I.G. Eighteen years later, neither Notorious B.I.G.s nor Tupacs murder has been solved, and Poole is still struggling to find substantial evidence. in memory of Russell Lee Poole, please visit our floral store. So it just goes to show that they were really never big fans of [Biggie and. At the time, he was under investigation by L.A.P.D. Biggie felt horrible that Tupac had gotten robbed and that Tupac believed that he had been behind it. The only thing that Russell Poole has to hold onto is simply four letters: A-M-I-R. Thats it. Brother, Greg Poole, and nephews The CowboysRyan Poole, Cory Poole, and his wife Tyla Poole and great-nephew Gannon Poole, Blake Pooleand Brogan Poole of Rupert Idaho. Boomshots.com webmaster. There has never, ever been one single viable connection with David Mack and Death Row whatsoever. . Seeing the two greatest rappers of a generation cut down in their prime was bad enough. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. The driver of the Impala, an African-American male, rolled down his window, drew a 9mm blue-steel pistol and fired several rounds into the GMC Suburban; four bullets hit Wallace in the chest. 1997 shooting death of Christopher Wallace, He didnt want to talk about [The Wallace murder]. Russell Poolethe L.A.P.D. and Tupac murders, Murder Rap, "systematically dismantled Pooles theories," even though Poole's earlier investigation laid some of the groundwork for Kading's. Wallace was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by Combs and the rest of Wallace's entourage, but was pronounced dead by doctors at 1:15a.m. After months of investigating, Poole accused LAPD Officer David Mack, along with Mack's friend, Amir Muhammad, of being complicit in the murder of Christopher Wallace. The books description on Amazon says, During his investigation, Poole came to realize that a growing cadre of black officers were allied not only with Death Row, but with the murderous Bloods street gang. Was Russell Poole Murdered? Sheriff Source Says He Was We - YouTube Biggie felt horrible that Tupac had gotten robbed and that Tupac believed that he had been behind it. can stop at any time. According to NBC News, Poole alleged that police were involved in the killing, as part of a general theory that the killing sprang from an East Coast-West Coast rap feud. Pooles investigation was featured in a book on his theories that was called LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal. Those books are on the shelf. investigator, who was investigating Biggies murderfinds out about David Mack. So unfortunatelyand my heart goes out to herthis is as close to justice as we will ever see, in our judicial system.
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