Kim Kardashian Advocates For Family Of Executed Texas Inmate, Ivan Cantu

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Kim Kardashian has taken to social media to show her support for the family of Ivan Cantu, a death row inmate who was recently executed in Texas. The reality TV star and criminal justice advocate expressed her condolences and prayers for Cantu’s family, highlighting the need for a closer examination of the case.

Kardashian’s Advocacy

Kim Kardashian, known for her efforts in criminal justice reform, utilized her platform to shed light on Cantu’s situation. She urged her followers to sign a petition requesting Texas Governor Greg Abbott to grant a 30-day stay of execution, allowing for the review of new evidence in Cantu’s case.

Case Details

According to Kardashian, Cantu was convicted in 2001 for the fatal shooting of his cousin, James Mosqueda, and Mosqueda’s fiancée, Amy Kitchen. However, she pointed out that state witnesses had provided false testimony during the trial, later recanting their statements. Additionally, Kardashian accused prosecutors of withholding evidence that could have supported Cantu’s defense.

Cantu consistently maintained his innocence, alleging that his cousin, Mosqueda, was involved in drug-related activities and owed a substantial sum of money to a rival dealer. He claimed that the rival dealer orchestrated the murders and framed him for the crime.

Execution and Aftermath

Despite Cantu’s steadfast claims of innocence, he was executed by lethal injection at 6:47 PM on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Ivan Cantu was 50 years old at the time of his execution.