A Texas man who had long claimed his conviction more than 20 years ago was based on false testimony and questionable evidence was executed Wednesday for fatally shooting two people, including his cousin.
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Texas inmate Ivan Cantu, 50, became the first 2024 execution in Texas on Wednesday, while disputing his 2001 double murder conviction and maintaining his innocence.
Developments in recent weeks and years brought on by a true crime podcast had brought attention to Cantu's case and public outcry for Texas to stop his execution.