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Cousins By Blood

Matt Duff

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.

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  • May 6, 2024 · 3 min

    Cousins By Blood Trailer

    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.

  • S1 · E1
    Mar 25, 2024 · 42 min

    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...

  • S1 · E2
    Mar 24, 2024 · 57 min

    Episode 2: When Ivan Met Amy

    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...

  • S1 · E3
    Mar 23, 2024 · 32 min

    Episode 3: Not His First Rodeo

    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...

  • S1 · E4
    Mar 22, 2024 · 40 min

    Episode 4: Under the Couch Cushion

    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...

  • S1 · E5
    Mar 21, 2024 · 8 min

    Pre Episode 5 Recap

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

  • S1 · E5
    Mar 20, 2024 · 31 min

    Episode 5: The Trash Can Without a Lid

    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...

  • S1 · E6
    Mar 19, 2024 · 35 min

    Episode 6: Put the Plastic Out

    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.

  • S1 · E7
    Mar 18, 2024 · 31 min

    Episode 7: The Roommate

    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.

  • S1 · E8
    Mar 17, 2024 · 38 min

    Episode 8: The Jailhouse Tapes

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

  • S1 · E9
    Mar 16, 2024 · 39 min

    Episode 9: Let's Go to Cancun

    This episode chronicles Ivan's time in jail and his court appointed attorneys. Sylvia and Penny share their accounts leading up to the 2001 trial.Did Ivan really confess to the murders or did his lawyer play his own mother against him?

  • S1 · E10
    Mar 15, 2024 · 1 hr

    Episode 10:  What Happened to the Ring?

    Episode 10: What Happened to the Ring?In this season finale, Ivan's current lawyer discusses the 2001 trial. Ivan's trial counsel called no witnesses and presented no evidence of his innocence. Ivan even contemplated representing himself.It was...

  • S1 · E11
    Mar 14, 2024 · 47 min

    Episode 11: Ivan's Wife

    Season 2 begins with the introduction of Ivan's biggest champion over the past 14 years, Ivan's wife Tammy. In this episode, she discusses her fight to keep Ivan alive on death row. As well, upcoming case investigations are established.

  • S1 · E12
    Mar 13, 2024 · 51 min

    Episode 12: The Rolex

    In this episode, the rolex that Ivan was convicted of stealing, is located. This is proof that Amy committed perjury in her police statements. More is learned about about all of the families... the Kitchens, the Mosquedas, and the Cantus.

  • S1 · E13
    Mar 12, 2024 · 59 min

    Episode 13: Finding Amy

    This episode, Eichenberg and I head up to Minnesota in search of Amy. Ivan's lawyer discusses the discovery of the rolex. And there are more revelations about the bloody pair of jeans in the trashcan.

  • S1 · E14
    Mar 10, 2024 · 31 min

    Episode 14: What's Amy Been Up To?

    This episode we hear from Amy's neighbor "TJ" and what she has witnessed over the past 3 years. We also hear the trial testimony from Amy's brother Jeff. Jeff and Amy were the only two to ever see Ivan with a gun. Ever.

  • S1 · E15
    Mar 9, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    Episode 15: The State's Star Witness

    This episode Amy Boettcher is interviewed. She recounts what she says happened and reveals new information about the ring.

  • S1 · E16
    Mar 7, 2024 · 42 min

    Episode 16: One Single Shell Casing

    In this episode, problems with the ballistics in this case are discussed. A shell casing found at the crime scene lead 2 ballistics experts to believe a second gun may have been used in the murders. Also, Eichenberg interviews Ivan and we hear if she finds him credible.

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