When the teacher told Cantu the trouble he would get into for such a thing, he said he didn't care. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ertman could have easily run to escape at this point, but ran to help her friend. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Outside the girls' school, Waltrip High, death penalty opponents were calling for a halt to all executions in Texas. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Blame the Federal Reserve. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Thanks for your help! Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [35], In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic, Black person in the gang) and Villarreal strangled Ertman with O'Brien's red nylon belt before breaking the belt. Venancio Medellin was part of a group that ambushed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, as they were walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. . Somehow the story became worse at trial. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" Try again later. /Filter /FlateDecode
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). "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. Cantu's execution won't quite bring an end to the legal saga that followed. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena murders. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Look at me good!". . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In fact, they laughed and joked as they divvied up the pitiful spoils of the evening: a small amount of cash, some inexpensive rings and gold chains. 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Serious crime was still a problem, but the overall trends looked good. In response to accusations from anti-death penalty advocates that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual form of punishment, Pea's father later remarked O'Brien's death had occurred peacefully, "in twenty seconds", adding: "I wish to God that my daughter could have died that easily. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked For the families, it is a fight they will take beyond the grave. Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. [36] Governor Perry rejected calls from Mexico and Washington, DC, to delay the execution, citing the torture, rape, and strangulation of two teenaged girls in Houston 15 years ago as just cause for the death penalty. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. "I told him to stick it. "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. On the evening of June 24, 1993, they left a friend's apartment at 11:15 to head home and took a shortcut through T.C. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 0000008539 00000 n
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She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. When the pair realized that they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to commit the curfew both had promised to their parents. [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. The girls' bodies were found decomposing in the . [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. "Hopefully they'll find some peace. Try again later. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, was 14 at the time of the murder, the same age as Jennifer Ertman. The two were students of Waltrip High School. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. All Rights Reserved. This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. This is what happened to 14 year old Jennifer Ertman and 16 year old Elizabeth Pea. Try again. Their deaths resulted in an outpouring of grief in the local community and spurred changes in criminal legislation in the state of Texas, which enabled the families of crime victims to speak to the defendant at trial and witness the execution of said defendant. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Add to your scrapbook. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. [5], Leaving the crime scene, Cantu handed Venancio Medelln a Goofy wristwatch taken from Ertman's body, saying, "Take this, I don't want it. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. curfew. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Garland to face Congress amid ongoing special counsel investigations, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. You're the worst thing I've ever seen. The State of Texas, represented by Solicitor General Ted Cruz, challenged Bush's order, and the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that only the Congress of the United States has the right to order hearings to be held. Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. ). Failed to delete memorial. "Peter A. Cantu, Texas Executed August 17" (Chapter 35). 25 years after the murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Jester Park. The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. They were both abducted and murdered. a. He was the ringleader in a crime that struck a raw nerve for its sheer brutality: the repeated gang rape, torture and murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena in. Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth Christine Pea I found on Findagrave.com. /Contents [ 75 0 R ]
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To use this feature, use a newer browser. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "Life without parole is a better alternative, both for society and better from the viewpoint of punishing the individuals," said Scott Cobb of the Texas Moratorium Network. I hope you rot in hell.". 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. /T 62444
"[20], Cantu dropped off Jos Medelln, Prez, and Villarreal at his residence, where he lived with his brother, Joe Cantu, and sister-in-law, Christina Cantu. If they hung all five of them, that would As he lay writhing and moaning on the ground after being temporarily knocked unconscious, the gang members conferred privately to discuss whether to accept Villarreal as a member. Two of them will come up for parole in 2028. One night the words turned into acts. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. I|L~D*Vh.il)5]m:rm1Jm$E*jEj60
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VSv+v"3pcj$[c=Ys]$fpAyTFpX]6uCtb`hQ3+1:Dk4J6E.LBqLu9oT9Jj? New development was everywhere, spurred by a mayor and city council devoted to the cause of building. The murder of the two girls made headlines in Texas newspapers due to the nature of the crime and the new law resulting from the murder that allows families of the victims to view the execution of the murderers. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Where [are] you going?" Five of the gang members proceeded to repeatedly rape both girls for in excess of an hour. [33], Medelln's impending execution became an international controversy since the state did not hold a hearing about whether the inability of Medelln to meet with Mexican consular officials harmed his defense. Look, you're not even an animal," Ertman uttered in court. Blame the Federal Reserve. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. 2023 FOX Television Stations, SUSPECT CHARGED: Arrest made in connection to the death of Leslie Obi, SUSPECT INDICTED: Woman indicted in connection to Galveston doctor's hit-and-run death, TOO MANY ROBBERIES: Gringo's Restaurant in Cypress going cashless after continuous burglaries, BICYCLIST SHOT: Texas City police investigating shooting, BREAKING BOND: 33-year-old man goes from being a parolee to getting a PR bond for murder charge, Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SENTENCE: Houston man sentenced to 60 years behind bars for kidnapping ex-girlfriend, killing her new boyfriend, Mother who drowned her 2 children, hid bodies under a neighbor's home given 40-year prison sentence, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robbery suspects ambush victim at Houston apartment building gate, victim shot, Nearly 30 dogs from 'less-than-ideal' conditions, surrendered to the Houston Humane Society, Here's how to get tickets, passes for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2023, Full Interview with Rodeo Headliner, Parker McCollum. This is a carousel. The gang of attackers had showed up at his house after the killings. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Two Innocent Teens The crime was unspeakable. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This was something more than the danger inherent in big-city life. HUNTSVILLE, Texas --The State of Texas executed Peter Cantu Tuesday evening for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. The person not sentenced to death, 14 <<
At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Prior to his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. This case galvanized the residents of Houston. Try again later. When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. [16], Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Cantu[17] ordered the members to kill the girls. They probably would be married women now. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. A system error has occurred. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jennifer Lee Ertman I found on Findagrave.com. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. "He was a kid you remembered," one former teacher said. [7], Villarreal had not been a member of the Black and White gang or any gang but had engaged in this initiation ceremony whereby he had been forced to fight several gang members for five minutes successively before they judged whether to accept him. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. The Ertmans and Penas are videotaping their protest for the parole board, in case they are not here in 18 years to protest in person. . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. /Info 70 0 R
Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Jennifer was a victim of homicide. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. Villarreal then sat alongside the other gang members, relaxing, talking, trading insults and compliments, and drinking beer. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Minutes before Pea and Ertman encountered these gang members, two other gang members, twins Frank and Ramon Sandoval had participated in Villarreal's initiation ceremony. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.
The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. . Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times. 0000001187 00000 n
Two Waltrip High School students had left a Thursday night gathering of friends in a rush to be home before their curfew. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" She was then forced to remove her underwear. Peter Anthony Cantu, shown at his 1994 trial, was the one who called for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea to be killed so they couldn't identify their attackers. Failed to remove flower. This is a carousel with slides. [5][30], Before his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. Venancio Medellin was part of a group that ambushed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, as they were walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. They probably would be married women now, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, perhaps with children of their own. It will not erase from memory the faces in the photographs, or the knowledge of what happened to them. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. Their killers were soon rounded upa brutal, unrepentant gang of teenage boys whose convictions should have put them behind bars for life. Year should not be greater than current year. [n 2] According to trial testimony, both Pea and Ertman repeatedly glanced in the direction of one another several times throughout their ordeal in likely gestures of concern and despair. On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. The killers didn't crumple or cry when recounting the bestiality of their acts to investigators. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. At least 29 dead, 85 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Driver feedback needed for 3-mile Hardy Toll extension into downtown, Man found dead in middle of Fort Bend County crosswalk, police say. To use this feature, use a newer browser. /Type /Catalog
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In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM Cantu was a good worker who was courteous with customers, the boss said, stunned that the "yes, sir" guy he knew changed so dramatically when the workday ended. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an 0000009638 00000 n
Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. Family members are now allowed to address the convicted, and victims' families now have the choice and right to view the execution of their perpetrators. [4], Ertman and Pea decided to take a 10-minute shortcut to Pea's residence in Oak Forest by following the railroad tracks and passing through T.C. Then, on the morning of June 30, the city awoke to learn of events of a few days earlier that defied belief. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, testified against 4 of the gang members. O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic in the gang) and Villarreal then proceeded to strangle Ertman with a red nylon belt before the belt broke. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. For justice. [3], When the pair realized they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to conform to the curfew both had promised their parents. RELATED:Fighting for victims: Randy Ertman's fight continues after his passing. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. Seventeen years later, the simple mention of their names still evokes a shudder, a shake of the head that such a thing could happen. 0000001544 00000 n
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Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. English The murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993.The murder of the two girls made headlines in Texas newspapers due to the nature of the crime and the new law resulting from the murder that allows families of the victims to view the execution of the murderers.. . Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact statements and Randy Ertman was the first to do it when he confronted the six convicted killers in court, all of them sentenced to death. As previously stated, Jennifer Louise Ertman who was born on August 15, 1978, and Elizabeth Christine Pena who was born on June 21, 1977 were both raped and killed on June 24, 1993. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. We have set your language to Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. Two of Cantu's companions in the gang they dubbed the Black and White preceded him to the death chamber. Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. This suggested a lurking evil, omnipresent and inchoate. Cantu had been troubled and violent since his early youth. . [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. to Ertman. He then clasped his arm around Pea's neck, threw her to the ground, and dragged her down a gravel decline in the direction of the other gang members as Pea screamed and pleaded for help. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A former gang member convicted for his role in the brutal murder of two Houston teens has been denied parole, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office. "It's very, very rare that you can refer to a case by the victims' families and people will know what you're talking about," he said. Please reset your password.
Learn more about merges. [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. based on information from your browser. Those who lived near his home in Houston Heights described him as a nightmare neighbor - loud, obnoxious, rude and uncaring - and spoke of large groups of young men his age who would gather at the home when no adults were around. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Their photos are familiar now, attached to countless news reports since then: the same two pictures, teen girls who despite the makeup were girls still. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It was Cantu who asserted Ertman and Pea had to be killed so as not to later bear witness against them. Family members linked to this person will appear here. concluded that Jennifer Ertman died from trauma to the neck which could include strangulation. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. The murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena have had an impact on victim's rights in Texas still felt 25 years after their deaths. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. <<
Hell, no.". Jos Ernesto Medelln appealed his execution, saying that he had informed City of Houston and Harris County police officers that he was a Mexican citizen, and that he had been unable to confer with Mexican consular officials. 0000011007 00000 n
This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Randy Ertman . Jester Park looks much the same as it did 25 years ago, but there's an addition of two park benches in honor of two friends who died here in 1993. when they committed their crimes. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. /Parent 64 0 R
Cantu, Medelln, Prez, and Villarreal then met at Cantu's residence, where he lived with his brother, Joe Cantu, and sister-in-law, Christina Cantu. based on information from your browser. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Resend Activation Email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. /Rotate 0
"This was so senseless. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. Try again later. The right of a defendant to talk with his or her consulate is specified in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations; the United States is a party to the convention, although the U.S. withdrew from compulsory jurisdiction in 1986 to accept the court's jurisdiction only on a case-by-case basis. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Huntsville Unit prison. The. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. Resend Activation Email. There was a problem getting your location. What would I tell them? / CBS News. 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