Episodes

  • Cousins By Blood Trailer
    May 6 2024

    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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    3 mins
  • Episode 1: If The Jeans Don't Fit
    Mar 25 2024
    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
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    43 mins
  • Episode 2: When Ivan Met Amy
    Mar 24 2024
    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
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    58 mins
  • Episode 3: Not His First Rodeo
    Mar 23 2024

    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...

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    33 mins
  • Episode 4: Under the Couch Cushion
    Mar 22 2024
    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
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    40 mins
  • Pre Episode 5 Recap
    Mar 21 2024

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

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    8 mins
  • Episode 5: The Trash Can Without a Lid
    Mar 20 2024

    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...

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    32 mins
  • Episode 6: Put the Plastic Out
    Mar 19 2024
    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
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    36 mins