***Ivan Cantu has a scheduled Execution Date of April 26th 2023*** Cousins By Blood is a true crime podcast investigation, unfolding episode by episode. He also was indictedin the slaying of Amy Kitchen, 22, Mosqueda's girlfriend. When 21-year old Christian Andreacchio was found dead in his apartments upstairs bathroom, the police immediately ruled the death a suicide. Death row was a horrifying place. Cantu was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death on Oct. 16, 2001, for the slaying ofhis cousin, James Mosqueda, 27, in Far North Dallas. - Trial counsel did not interview witnesses on the states witness list prior to trial. I often try to imagine what that meal was like: Amy chatting with her dad about the classes she was taking in nursing school, the plans she had to go shopping with her mother the next day. 12 Nicole Bass. Filters. Additionally, police found Mosqueda's car at Cantu's apartment complex. According to court records, Cantu told at least two people he intended to kill Mosqueda. Why doesnt this post mention that two officers went into cantus home the same morning, prior to obtaining the search warrant, the corvette was not there and there werent any bloody clothes?? Still, it can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff amid the proliferation of productions not all true crime podcasts get the attention thats lavished on S-Town or Serial. But the fact is that the governor appoints the members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Rather than investigate potential witnesses and evidence which would have supported Ivan's innocence or challenge the State's case, trial counsel conceded Ivan's guilt before the jury, thereby rendering constitutionally ineffective counsel. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Newbie. Police obtained a search warrant to search the apartment a second time and found the bloody jeans, ammunition, a key to the victims house, and a key to Kitchens Mercedes. In 2000, Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, James's fianc. In this episode, she discusses her fight to keep Ivan alive on death row. Ivan Cantu, 44, had arguedthat his legal help during his 2001 trial was ineffective and didn't present evidence that provedhis innocence. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The rest of my family think I'm crazy, but my daughter has met Ivan and likes him. But I know you have to ask that, I get it.. I hadn't told him of my feelings. I never would have guessed where its led me. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. We are writing to ask that you to stop the April 26, 2023 execution of Ivan Cantu for the 2001 killings of James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen. The host, a BBC journalist, fleshes out the life of Farmer and Frampton through interviews with their families, including the formers sister, who wrote a book about the case. Why am I complicating our lives in this way? Ivan Cantu has received an execution date of April 26th, 2023. Cantu and Boettcher left Kitchens Mercedes parked in the garage and drove off in Mosquedas Corvette. Great to see this former WWE legend still doing very well. Hewas so frightened. Jeans and socks with the victim's blood on them, found in Ivans trashcan; James Corvette found parked in front of Ivans apartment the day after the murder. If they turn us down we'll file to the clemency board, asking them to reverse his sentence to life in prison. The podcast also focuses on the behavior and motivations of Andreacchios then-girlfriend, who has since sued both the family and the podcast. Your browser currently has Javascript turned off. According to court documents [] John . They also talk to Pitonyak and his parents as they grapple with how a National Merit scholar could have committed such a heinous crime. Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes. Death row inmates get virtually no phone privileges, so calling hasn't been an option. (0 members and 1 guests). The only picture I'd seen of Ivan was his mugshot online. In the last few years, Texas has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences - and it continues to do so targeting the poor, the mentally ill and people of color.Please sign the petition asking Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. Death row was a horrifying place. Ivan Cantu would be arrested, convicted and sentenced to death Texas Death , Copyright 2023 My Crime Library | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme. If we're unsuccessful, Iwill be there for Ivan the day he is executed by lethal injection. New suspects are uncovered, new evidence has been discovered, and the clock is ticking to Ivan's Execution Day. Chris Farmer and Peta Frampton were a British couple in their twenties who dreamed of sailing around the world. He was convicted largely on the testimony of his then girlfriend, who claimed he was covered in blood on the night of the murders, but apart from some blood-smeared jeans found in a bin in his home in Dallas (which were two sizes too big for him), no evidence ever linked Ivan to the crime scene. The case was brought before a grand jury, but there were no indictments. Ive always believed his story, but only because I had no reason not to. He is now on death row, and for 13 years I have been his loyal friend. All data on this site is obtained directly from law enforcement agencies in their respective states and counties, and is public domain. The purpose of this blog is to provide a space for my thoughts as I review potentially problematic cases. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. During the trial, one of Cantu's former girlfriends, Amy Boettcher,testified that he had told her of his plans to kill Mosqueda and showed her the bodies after the act. That is, not until now. Create new account. Ivan strongly believes with this evidence, he can prove his innocence. Later that same night, the state of Texas says, James cousin, Ivan Cantu motivated by his relatives drug debt and his own greed and jealousy killed Amy and James in an execution-style double murder. . Investigators also found the murder weapon with Cantu's fingerprints on the magazine at the home ofanother of Cantu's ex-girlfriends. I'd written to aman on death row in Texas whose story I was interested in for my course. He had learning . Ivan Cantu would steal the victims jewelry and vehicle. [Your Name]. We are further concerned that while the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Texas has continued to go against trend by carrying on an aggressive execution schedule - targeting the poor, the mentally ill and people of color. They were arrested, and Pitonyak was eventually tried for Caves murder, while Hall was prosecuted as an accomplice. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While theres no record of physical evidence proving that he was at the crime scene no fingerprints, no shoe prints, no DNA the crime scene was all over him. Just a stack of words on paper, they are also a chronicle of the past 13 years: descriptions to him of my travels as a development consultant; his accounts to me of trying to get innocence projects, journalists, and attorneys to listen to his case. Log In. Ivan and I wrote to each other during the next year and Ibegan helping him with his appeal. Default is the last 30 days . Police found no evidence of forced entry at Mosqueda and Kitchens house. We, the undersigned, ask that you do everything within your power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. 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Then her apartment was set on fire. Now 20 years later, questions about Ivan's guilt or innocence remain and the case has been reinvestigated. View the profiles of people named Ivan Cantu. While some things, like signing petitions, will work without Javascript you may encounter errors. I felt I knew him from his letters he'd been very open in them. Not now. 367 people like this. So much does not add up. We're filing an appeal to the Supreme Court. It was part of a campaign to overturn his sentence for a 1979 rape and murder. I never planned to be in this situation, to be friends with someone who could be executed. Watch List. We've never been able to touch. I was expecting a scrawny mobster type, but when they brought him in, I fell in love. This entire time, Ivan has never been been given all the evidence into the investigation of this case. The perplexing case seems made for Reddit, and this podcast unravels its many layers. I feel I'm in a prison, too. Page 3 of 3 First 1 2 3. The seven-part investigation doesnt answer all the questions surrounding the case, but it still provides a memorable journey into a story that resists easy conclusions. The Supreme Court madeno comment Monday regarding its decision. Cantus fingerprints were found on the guns magazine, and Mosquedas blood was found on the guns barrel. Such was the intensity and proximity of Cantu's gaze that even the normal business of glancing down to check recording levels was . She says she sees how much he loves me. Cantu cleaned up, and Boettcher threw his bloody jeans into the trash. The webmaster, who has been operating this site since 2000, wished to cut back on the amount of time required to keep it updated. In summer 1997, Denise Johnson was killed in her home in the seaside North Carolina town of Kill Devil Hills. The movie narrates the heartwarming story of a silverback lowland gorilla named Ivan who lived . About See All. On the night of the murder, he returned to his apartment that he shared with his . Ivan wanted me to date and beable to have sex he said I had tolive my life. This site does not charge for viewing any of our published data, and we do not accept payments of any kind. His letters and cards now fill a Rubbermaid container nestled into a bookshelf beside my bed. Ivan has always maintained his innocence. Texas' aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. I'd written to aman on death row in Texas whose story I was interested in for my course. This article was published in collaboration with Vice. Paradise, a haunting narrative of their demise, is one of the darkest true crime podcasts out there. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. With Ivans execution approaching he lost his federal appeal in June, and if Texas has its way, hell probably be executed within a year theres nothing left to lose. He talked openly about the crime, who could have done it and why, and what he believes still needs to be investigated. Now 20 years later, questions about Ivan's guilt or innocence remain and the case has been reinvestigated. The podcast is also available for downloads on all major podcast platforms. I had to keep reminding myself that this happened on a November evening in Dallas, all of this happened. Ivan Cantu is scheduled for execution on April 26th, 2023 in Texas for allegedly killing his cousin, James Mosqueda, and his cousin's fianc, Amy Kitchen. He is now on death row, and for 13 years I have been his loyal friend. That day Ivan and his girlfriend had taken a trip to Arkansas. Such was the intensity and proximity of Cantu's gaze that even the normal business of glancing down to check recording levels was . But back in 2004, I had been inspired by progressive Catholics to reach out to someone on death row. It would have been an evening like any other except for the fact that it was the couples last. Ivan Cantu was sentenced to death by the State of Texas for a double murder robbery. Both were found guilty; at his trial, Pitonyak claimed he didnt remember the killing, so what actually happened and why remains murky to this day. I'd been divorced for more than 10 years and my son and daughter were in their 20s and had left home, but I wasn't looking for love. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. They lived in adjacent pods, as they are called on Texas death row, the Polunsky Unit. The next time I saw Ivan, we sat there crying. Join Facebook to connect with Ivan Cantu and others you may know. The podcast is narrated by Duff, who uncovers potentially planted evidence, new information impeaching the testimony of Cantus girlfriend, and plenty of other suspects from the cousins shadowy underworld ties. Ivan Cantu maintains his innocence over the murder of his cousin. At his trial, the state said it was a drug deal gone wrong. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. LISE OLSEN:Ruben Cantu's mother is indeed still alive, and inside the doorway of her house in Floresville, Texas, there's a sort of an altar/monument to Ruben: two pictures she took of him on . By Name By Charge. In addition, Cantu took jewelry and a vehicle from . Contact Justice For Ivan Cantu on Messenger. It's about a man on Texas death row Ivan Cantu here is t. Last August, I visited Ivan on death row and asked him if he committed this crime. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. She, thus failed to argue that trial counsel were ineffective for conceding Ivan's guilt rather than argue his innocence. But one of the first things I asked that visit was whether he had killed those people. He has very kind, loving eyes. Ivan's trial counsel called no witnesses for the defense and presented no evidence of his innocence. Deshawn Thomas Executes Homeless Man In St Louis, Sheborah Thomas Gets 40 Years For Killing 2 Kids, NFL Zac Stacy Gets 6 Months For Brutal Assault, Brendan Depa Charged For Knocking Out Teachers Aide, Jack Colton Charged In Sexual Assault Of 12 Yr Old, Taylor Frankie Paul Charged With Domestic Violence, Steven Pfeil Teen Killer Murders 2 In Illinois, Antonio Barbeau and Nathan Paape Teen Killers, Dylan Schumaker Teen Killer Murders 23 Month Boy, Lacy Aaron Schmidt Teen Killer Murders Ex Girlfriend, Amber Wright Teen Killer Seath Jackson Murder, James Parker And Robert Tulloch Teen Killers, Bobby Gonzales Teen Killer Murders Girlfriends Mother. Ferez-vous la mme chose. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Ivan Abner Cantu - Texas Execution - April 26, 2023, http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions16-70016.0.pdf, http://www.dallasnews.com/news/courtal-second-time, https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.es/16-7874.htm, https://www.usnews.com/news/best-stan-on-death-row, High-Profile Non-Capital Punishment Trials, Remembrance, Missing Persons, Unsolved Murders, North Carolina - Female Death Row Inmates, Inmates No Longer On Death Row - Executed, Commuted or Released (Members Only), Death Row Inmates and Former Death Row Inmates Who Died in Prison. In 2000, Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, James's fianc. These cookies do not store any personal information. arguments. 384 people follow this. Later that same night, the state of Texas says, James' cousin, Ivan Cantu motivated by his relative's drug debt and his own greed and jealousy killed Amy and James in an execution-style double murder. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. How can a person be executed without receiving all the evidence to defend them self? Prosecutors said Cantu, 49, killed his cousin, James Mosqueda, and his fiance, Amy Kitchen, execution style in 2000 in a revenge plot against his cousin. In one episode, Duff even finds Cantus ex-girlfriend; through their interview, he gleans evidence of how she might have been coached by police. In June 2006, eight visits after we first met, Ivan sent me a letter saying he loved me. #ivancantu #cousinsbyblood #podcast I listened to this Podcast and just had to recommend it to yall. One day my daughter and Iwere shopping and I was looking at cards for Ivan and she said: "Were you ever going to tell me you loved this guy?" Texas Death Row Inmates List. But the person presented at trial doesnt match the one I know: a friendly and intelligent man who cuts out New Yorker cartoons and tapes them to his typewritten letters. Read the crime and public safety news your neighbors are talking about. Alessa Dominguez is a senior culture writer for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. 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Ivan thinks the victims were killed by rival drug dealers out to frame him he had become mixed up with the wrong people. New suspects will be uncovered, new . It's tough. Don't ask questions, just consume product and then get excited for next products. THE DEFENSE- While the state utilized five experts, the defense requested zero experts.- Trial counsel called no witnesses during the guilt/innocence phase and presented no exculpatory evidence. His public defenders did not investigate or do anything to defend him. Ivan and I wrote to each other during the next year and Ibegan helping him with his appeal. Forgot account? - Trial counsel conceded his guilt during the closing argument. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Join organizations large and small who've made the switch! The Associated Press contributed to this report. Ivan would help Johnny write letters, but he was looking for his own friends on the outside, too. 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 Kit. Your email address will not be published. But when the material arrived (a thumb drive along with printed documents), I started devouring all of it whenever I could during my crowded bus rides home through downtown D.C., and sitting up in bed, late into the night, after my son had gone to sleep. If we are to continue executing individuals, we must be absolutely certain that the right person is behind bars, and in Ivan's case we are not so sure of that. 7 True Crime Podcasts To Listen To As You Self-Isolate, Unsolved Mysteries Is Like Watching A Reddit Thread Come To Life. We encourage responsible activism, and do not support using the platform to take unlawful or other improper action. Now 20 years later, questions about Ivan's guilt or innocence remain and the case is being reinvestigated. As well, upcoming case investigations are . Terry Funk is not only still alive but looking pretty darn good after all . Cousins By Blood is a true crime podcast investigation, unfolding episode by episode. Ivan Cantu was wrongfully convicted in 2001 for Capital Murder. Ivan had been sentenced for murdering his cousin and his cousin's fiancee at their home in Dallas. In 2000, Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, James's fianc. Do you have an experience to share? There's a nice chemistry between her and her co host/friend too. The film was released on Disney Plus on August 14, 2020. Police also found Cantus gun at his ex-girlfriends house where Cantu and Boettcher had stopped on the way home from Arkansas. Hehadlearning difficulties, and Ivan, his fellow inmate, replied forhim, offering to assist with our correspondence. Dani Clark is a writer and editor at an international development organization in Washington, D.C. Well never put our work behind a paywall, and well never put a limit on the number of articles you can read. One episode even includes jailhouse calls with Hall and her mother, which portray her in a chilling new light. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I was 45 years old and doing a criminal justice degree in Louisiana when I met Ivan Cantu. This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest. The genre runs the gamut from investigative journalists reconsidering unsolved crimes to chatty rehashings of some of the most famous cases and trials of our time. Johnny wrote back and so did Ivan. From: The Swearingen DNA. Knowing that youre behind us means so much. In 2005, 21-year-old Jennifer Cave was shot, stabbed, and partially dismembered in her friends condo. I never asked too much about the murders, never wanting to delve into that darkness. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Ivan Cantu, 38, who was condemned for killing his cousin in a robbery in 2000, received a stay of execution last week after the state filed a motion to withdraw his Aug. 30 execution date. Ivan Cantu was sentenced to death by the State of Texas for a double murder robbery. See more of Justice For Ivan Cantu on Facebook. 12-17-2022, 07:51 AM #28. kabe1979. His struggle to live alone 23 hours a day. They were last heard from in Belize, where they got on the boat of Silas Duane Boston, ready for yet another leg of their excursion. At first I thought he was guilty. Click here to learn more or change your cookie settings. The case is new to me to. Police spoke with Cantus mother, then searched Ivan Cantu and Boettchers apartment. He brings vast creative experience to every task . I was 45 years old and doing a criminal justice degree inLouisiana when I met Ivan Cantu. According to court documents Ivan Cantu would fatally shoot his cousin and a woman during a botched robbery. Nice. Contact Alessa Dominguez at alessa.dominguez@buzzfeed.com. Issues of concern: THE STATE- Evidence showing the states star witness committed perjury.- After Cantus conviction, the prosecution withheld evidence from the defense for 11 years.- Evidence that the prosecution and investigating officers improperly coached witnesses.- Post-conviction DNA testing could not definitively establish Cantu was wearing the clothing admitted into evidence. Ivan Cantu left his apartment with his gun and returned an hour later driving Kitchens Mercedes. Through chilling interviews with Bostons now-grown son, the truth about the couples last hours is laid bare. STATE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS- Counsel was not communicative with Cantu and rendered ineffective assistance by failing to challenge trial counsels performance at the guilt/innocence phase of trial. He needs to go too. If you do, enabling JavaScript should get around the problems. The families are finally able to find their graves in Guatemala, giving listeners a rare sense of closure. James, 27, leaning back, sipping a beer. I certainly never imagined I would fall for someone on deathrow. Ivan did not receive a fair trial. Ivan admitted to keeping active on his spacious land in the Texas area. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. He knows how to get the job done fast, accurately and right on target. For over 3 years, the Cousins By Blood Podcast has investigated Ivan's capital murder case and innocence claim. It is one element of faith. Perhaps cultivating doubt in Ivans story is part of having faith in him. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. La personne qui a lanc cette ptition a dcid d'agir. 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