Texas Executes Ivan Cantu Amid Controversy Over His Guilt

Despite mounting evidence and calls for reconsideration, Ivan Cantu was executed for a 2000 double murder, sparking debate over the justice system's integrity.

Texas executed Ivan Cantu for the 2000 murder of his cousin and the cousin's fiancée, despite new evidence raising doubts about his guilt.
Key witness testimony that contributed to Cantu's conviction was later recanted, and discrepancies in evidence were highlighted by his legal team.
A public campaign and support from celebrities and faith leaders called for a pause on Cantu's execution to re-examine the case.
Several jurors from Cantu's trial and a leading anti-death penalty advocate questioned the fairness of the trial and the reliability of the verdict.
The execution proceeded after last-minute appeals were denied, raising concerns about the potential miscarriage of justice in capital punishment cases.