Cousins By Blood

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**Cousins By Blood**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 27: Frank, the Roommate (Part 2) Feb 24, 2024

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Frank's actions and whereabouts on November 4th 2000 are investigated.

Episode 28: Oak Cliff Feb 23, 2024

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In this episode, the anonymous tip that someone else killed James and Amy Kitchen is investigated, as well as other Oak Cliff connections are explored.

Episode 29: The Pizza Man Feb 22, 2024

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In this episode, a witness comes forward who says he saw a man driving a similar vehicle and had a similar appearance, as Ivan described "the Pizza Man." Ivan said a man, dressed as a Dominos Pizza Man, came into his apartment, put a gun to his head and told him James owed them 250,000 dollars for drugs. Ivan said the Pizza Man fired at the wall, to show him he meant business. Ivan said the Pizza Man is the reason he went over to James's house the following evening, to warn James.

Episode 30: The Bloody Shirt Feb 21, 2024

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In this episode three new elements of the case are discussed; an upstairs neighbor's testimony, witness statements about Ivan asking James for money before the murders, and a bloody shirt.

Episode 31: Mark or Marty Feb 20, 2024

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Ivan was incarcerated in Collin County Jail after his arrest, awaiting his trial. In this episode, another inmate comes forward with a story that puts a whole new spin on the Jail House Tapes.

Episode 32: Loose Ends Feb 19, 2024

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In this episode, new information comes to light about Ivan considering fleeing to Mexico after the murders and the mysterious call from inside the apartment while Ivan was in Arkansas. Also, Gambino is interviewed for a second time.

Episode 33: Dirty Pool Feb 18, 2024

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There was a third person in Ivan and Amy's apartment the night of November 3rd 2000. She left just minutes before when Amy says Ivan committed the murders. In this episode, you'll hear her account of the time leading up to the murders and her experience at Ivan's trial.

Episode 34: The Night Feb 17, 2024

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This episode is the deep dive into the main hours in question and additional witnesses are interviewed.

Episode 35: The Forensics Feb 16, 2024

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This episode will provide a comprehensive look at the forensic psychology, pathology, finger prints, ballistics, blood spatter, DNA and crime scene analysis

Cantu Print Comparison on The Double Loop Podcast

https://youtu.be/QJEgTbhTRlE

Episode 36: Ivan's Final Interview Feb 15, 2024

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Ivan discusses the other main players, the evidence against him, and Amy Boettcher.

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