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Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. 0000000809 00000 n >> 0 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. xref 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 0000005760 00000 n He will be the third of the attackers to be put to death, following Derrick O'Brien and Jose Medellin. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. . Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. Both repeatedly struggled against their abusers, with Pea on at least one occasion attempting to fight off her attackers by repeatedly kicking her legs, and Ertman biting her attackers. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. Thanks for your help! Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, testified against 4 of the gang members. Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. "Look at me. Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. Three others have long prison terms. For the families, it is a fight they will take beyond the grave. There was an error deleting this problem. Resend Activation Email. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. endobj way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say, Vanessa Bryant, family settles claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Dept. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This is a carousel with slides. ). "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. Jester Park. 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. Two who Sadly, they never made it. The gang was arrested. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. It will not erase from memory the faces in the photographs, or the knowledge of what happened to them. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. HOUSTON - State officials have denied parole for Venancio Medellin, the youngest of six gang members convicted of the vicious rapes and murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena in 1993. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. They expressed no regret or even a second thought at what they had done. Please enter your email and password to sign in. By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. % Sorry! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. >> In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- T.C. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. based on information from your browser. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth Pea (7053887)? [30][41][42], The parents of the murder victims successfully advocated for the State of Texas to allow victims' relatives to have permission to witness executions. [35], In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. In what police later would describe as a sadistic frenzy, the girls were gang-raped for more than an hour. "Most people know it from the defendant's name. He also worked with former State District Judge Bill Harmon, who presided over the trial, to allow Randy Ertman to address Cantu immediately before sentence was pronounced.Victim impact statements, now commonplace, were all but unheard-of until Ertman was given leave to speak to Cantu in open court. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. to Ertman. 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. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. 3 of the main members who were 18 or over were sentenced to death and it was carried out 2006,2008,2010 respectively. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Verify and try again. They were both abducted and murdered. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. A system error has occurred. << Failed to report flower. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7053887/elizabeth-christine-pe%C3%B1a. 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. This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. Resend Activation Email. << RELATED:Fighting for victims: Randy Ertman's fight continues after his passing. [34] In 2004, the International Court of Justice responded to a lawsuit filed by Mexico against the United States; the court ordered hearings to be held for inmates, including Medelln, who were denied consular rights. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "Hopefully they'll find some peace. Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. 0000004381 00000 n Medellin was among six gang members who were sentenced. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. This browser does not support getting your location. a. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. ). trailer Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Look, you're not even an animal," Ertman uttered in court. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. /Linearized 1 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. Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Jobs were back and property was rising in value. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 0000006863 00000 n Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder. The worst crime I have ever heard of was the 1993 murder of 14 year-old . [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. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. You can always change this later in your Account settings. << 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. "It's been a long journey, and for the families an emotional roller coaster.". HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/AP/KHOU) Tonight, Peter Anthony Cantu will be executed for two of the most notorious deaths in Houston history, the 1993 rapes and murders of 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! pauline hanson dancing with the stars; just jerk dance members; what happens if a teacher gets a dui 25 years after the murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Then, on the morning of June 30, the city awoke to learn of events of a few days earlier that defied belief. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. /E 11282 If it could show up at such a nondescript moment - teenagers unknown to each other passing in the night - perhaps no one's safety was more than an illusion. In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Even the police were stunned. 0000004107 00000 n On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. << "[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. Ertman Pea. Cantu had been troubled and violent since his early youth. Ertman tried to help. Failed to remove flower. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin Posted at 01:41h in to avoid accidents, a defensive driver should by No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. Hell, no.". 0000000931 00000 n endobj 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. Wage growth is slowing. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. A system error has occurred. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). Family members are now allowed to address the convicted, and victims' families now have the choice and right to view. Two Innocent Teens The crime was unspeakable. Year should not be greater than current year. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In that case, a 27-year-old woman was found at a Houston park with her throat cut. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. 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. [5] This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. /Resources << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << Their bodies were found but since this was in the Summer in texas their badies were in terrible shape after 4 days. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. New development was everywhere, spurred by a mayor and city council devoted to the cause of building. He apparently did as he pleased. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. based on information from your browser. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. Medellin has been denied parole five times now. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. The girls were raped and murdered by the gang members in a field near T.C. Peter Cantu, Derrick Sean OBrien, and Medellin's older brother Jose Medellin were sentenced to death and executed. He was the youngest of six members of the so-called Black and White gang when they brutally raped and killed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in June 1993. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Learn more about managing a memorial . Please try again later. As Ertman was murdered, Pea was forced to watch her friend's death as other gang members held a ligature around her own neck. x^WnF0q$E"6'fgu#0`'3gf(0;7LqX&SP!iE47]Fqfno()~?;W N(W18U&EM CS P0c7[ Yz $,2[4iV lV6+J#(i6 hP"+7e(X 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. No crime in modern Houston history has resonated like this one, Kahan said. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/AP/KHOU) Tonight, Peter Anthony Cantu will be executed for two of the most notorious deaths in Houston history, the 1993 rapes and murders of 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena and 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman. He received a 40-year prison sentence, the maximum for a juvenile, for the sexual assault of Jennifer Ertman. Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This is what happened to 14 year old Jennifer Ertman and 16 year old Elizabeth Pea. 72 0 obj Fv 27, 2023 . 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. Learn more about merges. [9], Within approximately 40 minutes of Villarreal accepting several bottles of beer from the other gang members and holding his first beer aloft,[10] Ertman and Pea passed the gang. Cantu is the last of three men scheduled to die by lethal injection for the June 1993 murders of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena (AP). Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Both girls were strangled to death. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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Elizabeth Christine Pea (June 21, 1977 June 24, 1993) and Jennifer Lee Ertman (August 15, 1978 June 24, 1993) were close friends who both attended Waltrip High School. Make sure that the file is a photo. This is a carousel with slides. She then attempted to flee. Two of Cantu's companions in the gang they dubbed the Black and White preceded him to the death chamber. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Add to your scrapbook. He told Venancio Medelln to stay behind because he was too little to watch. The other gang members forced the girls into a wooded area. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. All Rights Reserved. "It's a little late," Ertman said. 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. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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It was a case that shaped Andy Kahan as the newly-appointed crime victim's advocate for the city. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller.Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. "Why do I watch? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Try again later. AP. when they committed their crimes. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. TDCJ refused to permit Kahan to witness the execution. HUNTSVILLE, Texas --The State of Texas executed Peter Cantu Tuesday evening for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Thanks for your help! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. 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