Cousins By Blood

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Cousins By Blood Trailer May 06, 2024

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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.

Episode 1: If The Jeans Don't Fit Mar 25, 2024

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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...

Episode 2: When Ivan Met Amy Mar 24, 2024

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Last episode, we heard Ivan's ex-girlfriend's side of the story. This episode, we hear from Ivan. Being on Death Row in the Polunsky Unit, Ivan is not permitted to use the phone. So, in this podcast, you will hear one of the only phone calls Ivan has...

Episode 3: Not His First Rodeo Mar 23, 2024

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While Ivan Cantu and Amy Boettcher were on their way to Arkansas to visit her parents and announce their engagement, the murdered bodies of James and Amy Kitchen were found in Dallas on November 4th 2000.In this episode, we will hear from Amy B's...

Episode 4: Under the Couch Cushion Mar 22, 2024

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After Ivan and Amy come back from Arkansas, their first stop is Tawny's residence, Ivan's ex-girlfriend. After Ivan's was arrested, Tawny found the murder weapon in her apartment.This episode we hear from Tawny and her belief that Ivan was not the one...

Pre Episode 5 Recap Mar 21, 2024

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This is an 8 minute recap of the first 4 episodes.

Episode 5: The Trash Can Without a Lid Mar 20, 2024

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So far, we've been following Ivan and Amy and their trip to Arkansas. But, a lot was going on back in Dallas immediately following the murders.This episode we hear from Ivan's mother, Sylvia, and the revelation discovered about the evidence found in...

Episode 6: Put the Plastic Out Mar 19, 2024

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This episode Sylvia continues her timeline and chronicles Ivan's last few hours of freedom. Suspicious conversations are overheard and other persons of interest emerge.

Episode 7: The Roommate Mar 18, 2024

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This episode we find out James and Amy Kitchen had a roommate. A suspicious man lived with them for three weeks leading up to the murders... and he had knowledge about their time of death.

Episode 8: The Jailhouse Tapes Mar 17, 2024

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In this episode, you will hear the candid conversations between Ivan, him mom and his aunt Penny after his arrest.

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