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Ivan Cantu

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Ivan Cantu
Mugshot of Cantu taken by TDCJ
Born
Ivan Abner Cantu

(1973-06-14)June 14, 1973
DiedFebruary 28, 2024(2024-02-28) (aged 50)
Cause of deathExecution by lethal injection
Criminal statusExecuted
Conviction(s)2001
Capital murder (two counts)
Criminal penaltyDeath
Details
VictimsJames Edwin Mosqueda, 27
Amy Michelle Kitchen, 22
DateNovember 4, 2000
CountryUnited States
State(s)Texas
Location(s)North Dallas

Ivan Abner Cantu (June 14, 1973 – February 28, 2024) was an American man from Dallas, Texas, convicted of the double murder of his cousin, James Mosqueda and Mosqueda's girlfriend, Amy Kitchen, who were shot in their home. The shooting occurred on November 4, 2000, in North Dallas. Cantu was found guilty by a Collin County jury on October 16, 2001. The evidence that was used in his conviction was later deemed to be questionable by his supporters. Cantu maintained his innocence until he was executed at the Huntsville Unit on February 28, 2024. There were calls by politicians such as Joaquin Castro and his brother Julian Castro, celebrities such as Jane Fonda, Kim Kardashian and Martin Sheen, as well as organizations such as Amnesty International, for his case to be reviewed.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

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  1. ^ Linares, Albinson; Telemundo, Noticias (2024-02-29). "Texas executes Ivan Cantu, who denied killing 2 people". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. ^ Killough, Dakin Andone, Ed Lavandera, Ashley (2024-02-28). "Texas executes Ivan Cantu, who claimed innocence in 2000 double murder". CNN. Retrieved 2024-03-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Wagner, Bayliss. "Congressman, former jurors call for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to halt Ivan Cantu's execution". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ Melhado, William (2024-02-28). "Texas executes Ivan Cantu for Dallas murders despite doubts of his guilt". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. ^ Miles, J. D.; Jenkins, S. E. (2024-02-28). "Convicted murderer Ivan Cantù executed in Texas". CBS News Texas. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  6. ^ "Texas executes Ivan Cantu for double murder despite protests of innocence". The Guardian. February 29, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.