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In this episode Ivan is interviewed by reporter Michael Hagerty and the latest bombshells are brought to light. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

An interview with Ivan's Spiritual Advisor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

In this episode, podcast listeners have come together to help with the investigation.  The Pear Ridge wall bullet comes into question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

This is an 8 minute recap of the first 4 episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-duff9/support