Russell Poole is a former LAPD detective most noted for taking over the investigation of the slain rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G.. Poole is also known for investigating the March 18, 1997, killing of LAPD Officer Kevin Gaines by LAPD Officer Frank Lyga.
Was the LAPD Homicide Detective in charge of the Notorious B.I.G. murder.
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During his investigation of a slain LAPD officer, Kevin Gaines, shot by an undercover narcotics officer, Frank Lyga, he discovered a gang of rogue cops operating on the behalf of a Compton Blood Gangs tied with Suge Knight's rap label, Death Row. Among those rogue cops, he designated David Anthony Mack, a narcotics officer, who was later indicted for a bank robbery, and Rafael Antonio Perez, a CRASH unit officer, who later became the famous whistle-blower of the infamous Rampart Scandal.
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Was an LAPD Homicide Detective working at the Hollywood Division.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fantastic Adventures of Foolish Gentlemen
2016
TV Series
Gatsby Partygoer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
50 Documentaries to See Before You Die
2011
TV Series documentary
Himself - Former Detective and 'Biggie and Tupar' Star
20 Most Horrifying Hollywood Murders
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Biggie and Tupac
2002
Documentary
Himself - LAPD Detective
Behind the Music
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Biggie and Tupac (2002) as Himself - LAPD Detective
20 Most Horrifying Hollywood Murders (2006) as Himself
50 Documentaries to See Before You Die (2011) as Himself - Former Detective and 'Biggie and Tupar' Star