Frank "Big Frank" Alexander, aged 54, was found dead in his home in Murrieta, California, on April 28, 2013. Alexander, who was best known as the former bodyguard of the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head. The initial response from the Murrieta police, who arrived at the scene following a 911 call, suggested that the death was a possible suicide. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s office later confirmed his death and indicated that the manner of death was still pending, although it appeared to be a suicide.
Alexander had a notable career as a bodyguard, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a personal trainer before entering the world of celebrity protection. He was hired by Tupac Shakur in 1995 and quickly became a close friend and confidant of the rapper. Alexander was present on the night of Tupac's fatal shooting in Las Vegas in 1996 and later wrote a book and produced documentaries about his experiences and theories regarding Tupac's murder. Despite his contributions to shedding light on the unsolved case, Alexander's own death has been surrounded by controversy and speculation.
Many of Alexander's friends and fans have questioned the official ruling of suicide, suspecting foul play instead. Alexander had reportedly received death threats and harassment for his outspoken views on Tupac's murder and the possible conspiracies behind it. His book, "Got Your Back: The Life of a Bodyguard in the Hardcore World of Gangsta Rap," and the documentaries he produced, "Tupac: Assassination" and "Tupac: Assassination II – Reckoning," delved into the potential involvement of individuals like Suge Knight and Reggie Wright Jr. in Tupac's death. These projects, which aimed to expose the truth, may have put Alexander in a precarious position.
Despite the suspicions and theories, there have been no arrests, suspects, or litigations directly linked to Alexander's death. The investigation by the Murrieta police and the Riverside County Coroner's Office concluded that the evidence pointed towards suicide, although the final determination was left to the Coroner’s Office. Alexander's death remains a tragic and mysterious end to the life of a man who dedicated himself to protecting others and seeking justice for his fallen friend.
