Cousins by Blood
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A family-murder case with real, ongoing doubt about whether the right person was convicted."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
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 fiancée — a case that has stayed contested ever since.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cousins by Blood
What is Cousins by Blood about?
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 fiancée — a case that has stayed contested ever since.
Is Cousins by Blood worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if family-entangled murder cases with real complexity interest you". Matt Duff investigates the 2000 murders of James Mosqueda and his fiancée Amy Kitchen, for which cousin Ivan Cantu was convicted and later executed amid ongoing doubt.
Who is Cousins by Blood for?
Cousins by Blood is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of Cousins by Blood to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Cousins by Blood?
If you enjoy Cousins by Blood, you might also like: A Million Other Choices, Profiler: True Crime Africa, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, MURDERISH. See our full "Podcasts Like Cousins by Blood" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Narrative, investigative, personal
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 10+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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