Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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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 | 5 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 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