TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICEDeath Row Inmate Information
Name: Cantu, Ivan Abner
TDCJ Number: 999399
Date of Birth: 06/14/1973
Date Received: 11/08/2001
Age (when Received): 28
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed): 12
Date of Offense: 11/04/2000
Age (at the time of Offense): 27
County: Collin
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Hair Color: Black
Height (in Feet and Inches): 5′ 7″
Weight (in Pounds): 176
Eye Color: Brown
Native County: Dallas
Native State: Texas
Prior Occupation: clerical, laborer
Prior Prison Record: None
Summary of Incident: On 11/04/2000 in Dallas, Cantu shot and killed a 27 year old Hispanic male (cousin to Cantu) and a 21 year old white female. In addition, Cantu took jewelry and a vehicle from the victim's residence.
Co-Defendants: None
Race and Gender of Victim: Hispanic male and white female
