52 episodes
Cousins By Blood Matt Duff
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4.6 • 1.1K Ratings
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Cousins By Blood is a true crime podcast investigation, unfolding episode by episode. In 2000, Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, James's fiancé. Now 20 years later, questions about Ivan's guilt or innocence remain and the case has been reinvestigated. New suspects are uncovered, new evidence has been discovered, and the clock is ticking to Ivan's Execution Day. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support
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Episode 47: Ivan's 3rd Execution Date
In this episode Ivan is interviewed by reporter Michael Hagerty and the latest bombshells are brought to light.
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Episode 46: Sister Helen Prejean
An interview with Ivan's Spiritual Advisor.
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Episode 45: The Bullet
In this episode, podcast listeners have come together to help with the investigation. The Pear Ridge wall bullet comes into question.
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Episode 44: The Jury Foreman
In this episode, the jury foreman in Ivan's 2001 trial is interviewed. He shares his thoughts on the newly discovered information and if Ivan should be entitled to a new trial.
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Cousins By Blood is a podcast investigation into a double homicide that took place in Dallas in the year 2000. Ivan Cantu was convicted of killing his cousin James and James's fiancé Amy, but Ivan has maintained his innocence. New evidence has been discovered and new suspects uncovered. With Ivan on death row, the clock is ticking to his execution day unless this new evidence is enough for Ivan to get a new trial.
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Episode 1: If The Jeans Don't Fit
On November 4th, 2000, the bodies of James Mosqueda and his fiancé Amy Kitchen were found murdered. Days later, James’s cousin Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders. Ivan was convicted and sentenced to death. At this point, Ivan has been on Death...
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Customer Reviews
Absolute Injustice
I have been listening to true crime podcasts for years, and none have riveted me like this case. Matt did such an incredible job advocating for the truth of this horrible crime. At many stages in his investigation the pendulum of Ivan’s possible guilt or innocence swung back and forth, and it was always presented with neutrality. After listening; I have zero doubt that the evidence warranted a new trial for Ivan. One which absolutely would have casted reasonable doubt. As a Texas resident, I’m appalled at how the state judicial system turned its back on this man and the evidence. Once upon a time, I was a death penalty supporter. I am no longer. Sending love to the families of all the victims in this case; which now, sadly, includes Ivan Cantù.
I’m wrought with grief and paralyzed in this sadness.
A single word to describe what happened today. Injustice. My condolences to everyone who cared for Ivan, whether you knew him personally or not. Condolences for all of the angels who worked tirelessly trying to make them see the truth. Or at least the yearning to seek the truth. Your efforts were valiant and appreciated. Thank you for sharing his story and life with us. Thank you for opening many eyes to how easily falsehoods become facts. Protect yourselves fellow truth soldiers. God bless you Ivan. May you rest in God’s arms and feel peace in God’s Beautiful Heavens.
Broken
My heart is broken - Texas has carried out such a disgusting act of violence towards Ivan - I hope he RESTS EASY - no more worrying and stress - my heart , prayers and condolences goes out to his mom Sylvia, I’m so sorry this ended the way it did . I can’t imagine how you must be feeling .