to Ertman. English or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 0000011007 00000 n For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. /Parent 64 0 R Where [are] you going?" "[31], 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. The rapes and murders of Jennifer Lee Ertman and Elizabeth Christine Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. "Nothing he would say to me would make any difference," he said. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Two of them will come up for parole in 2028. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Learn more about merges. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" [44] Ertman had wanted to have Andy Kahan, the City of Houston's crime advocate, to witness the execution of Medelln. [7] Prez will become eligible for parole on October 10, 2029, while Villarreal will become eligible for parole on September 20, 2029.[27][28]. Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. Instead they are forever 14 and 16, a pair of innocents who slipped into the darkness of Houston's near north side one summer night and re-emerged in bright sunlight on a funeral home gurney targets of a crime so incomprehensible that it was, in the words of one of the lawyers later involved, burned into the collective consciousness of the city. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. startxref One night the words turned into acts. Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. << You have chosen this person to be their own family member. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. his arms, also apologized. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! One of the gang members grabbed Pena. First published on August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM. There was a problem getting your location. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. 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. 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's father said he was not surprised. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. endobj "Jenny and Elizabeth were everybody's daughters," said Kahan. "Look at me. Try again later. Wage growth is slowing. O'Brien was one of six members of a fledgling street gang arrested in the slayings of Elizabeth Pena, 16,. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. In 1993, while walking home Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were sexually assaulted and murdered by a group of boys/men that called themselves "The Black and White Gang". Their story has been oft-repeated, in the retelling burnished to a handful of details: the fateful choice of a route home, the abduction from the railroad tracks, the decision of one to turn back when she heard her friend scream, the clothes ripped from their bodies, the multiple and repeated assaults, the inexplicable decision that they must die in a manner equally brutal. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. "We can't go back and change what happened to your family, but we can change for others who come along, and we'll leave a lasting legacy for your daughters that will last for eternity," Kahan said. A system error has occurred. 0000005484 00000 n All Rights Reserved. >> /O 74 [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. 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. Then, on the morning of June 30, the city awoke to learn of events of a few days earlier that defied belief. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times. [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. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. Both completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Oops, something didn't work. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member. HUNTSVILLE, Texas --The State of Texas executed Peter Cantu Tuesday evening for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. English Cantu's execution won't quite bring an end to the legal saga that followed. Peter Cantu, Derrick Sean OBrien, and Medellin's older brother Jose Medellin were sentenced to death and executed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. % The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt the executions of several of the perpetrators. Look at me! a, perhaps with children of their own. The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [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. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Try again later. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. Please reset your password. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in Venancio Medelln did rape Ertman on one occasion. /CS1 [ /Pattern /DeviceGray ] /CS2 [ /Pattern /DeviceRGB ] >> /Font << /F9 She then attempted to flee. /Linearized 1 Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Wage growth is slowing. Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. . "He was a kid you remembered," one former teacher said. trailer %PDF-1.3 Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. 0000008539 00000 n visiting the murder location of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman two houston teenager who were brutally taped and murdered by gang memebers in a jouston ar. /Type /Page Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [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. The 2008 execution of one of the perpetrators, Jos Medelln . An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Sorry! Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. She'd been raped and eviscerated. /ID [] Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Nine minutes later, he was dead. 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. Leaving the crime scene, Peter Cantu handed Venancio Medelln a Goofy wristwatch taken from Ertman's body, saying, "Take this, I don't want it.". [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. GREAT NEWS! He threatened to kill security guards at the alternative school he periodically attended. [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. 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. 0000009909 00000 n Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. 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. 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. Jester Park in order to make an 11:30 curfew. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth Pea (7053887)? At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". 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. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Consider that their case wasn't known by the names of their killers, but their names, and that those who loved them will tell you is as it should be. "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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. /N 31 Look, you're not even an animal," Ertman uttered in court. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. of Criminal Justice), How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers, Pennsylvania police seized gloves, flashlight from home of Idaho murders suspect, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. 0000000809 00000 n . She was then forced to remove her underwear. Blame the Federal Reserve. "I told him to stick it. Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. Both girls were sexually assaulted by all but one of the gang members, 14-year-old Venancio "Yuni" Medelln, on a minimum of four occasions. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. /OutputBin 7 Their bodies were found four days later. [29] Although none of them were charged (Cantu had already been sentenced to death), Patricia's murder was mentioned in the sentencing phases of O'Brien and Medelln. [37] During his lifetime, Randy Ertman advocated strongly against granting parole to Venancio Medelln. Sorry! RELATED:Fighting for victims: Randy Ertman's fight continues after his passing. 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. 72 17 [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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This is a carousel with slides. 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. / CBS News. 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. He was the ringleader intheslayings, whichstruck a. 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. . Resend Activation Email. [48] Another memorial exists at T.C. /Length 1385 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "This is. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. The killers didn't crumple or cry when recounting the bestiality of their acts to investigators. This is a carousel. "Venancio Medellin was spared from a death sentence because of his age when he helped five other gang members rape, strangle and stomp Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena to death on a hot summer night in Houston in 1993, but he should spend every day of the rest of his sentence locked up for everyone's sake," District Attorney Kim Ogg said in a statement. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. "I don't mean this in a gruesome He made a promise to their families. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. /PageMode /UseNone Failed to remove flower. 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). 0000001544 00000 n [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. Ertman and Pea decided to take a 10-minute shortcut to Pea's residence in Oak Forest by following the railroad tracks and then passing through T.C. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. I hope you rot in hell.". In June 1993, Houston was busy reveling in the boom after the bust. All of it - the entire ugly tableau of human destruction - was told as if it had been a TV rerun from a year ago. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Six anonymous teens stoked on alcohol and testosterone needed only an hour or so to make their mark on the city. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. /Filter /FlateDecode No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. Huntsville Unit prison. O'Brien was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m., seven minutes after the lethal drugs began. When the Supreme Court of the United States banned the executions of people who committed crimes while they were below 18 years of age, the sentences of Prez and Villarreal were automatically commuted to life in prison. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Raul Villareal and Efrain Perez were also sentenced to death but saw their punishment commuted to a life sentence because they were both 17 when the crime was committed. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. August 17, 2010 - Peter Anthony Cantu Execution: Mastermind of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murders to Die. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 73 0 obj We have set your language to Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. Four days later, when searchers finally found Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, their bodies were unrecognizable. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Both girls were strangled to death. We love them and miss them," Adolph Pena said. %%EOF Dude, you're a badass! Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. A month before Ertman and Pe a crossed his path, Cantu had mentioned to his former auto mechanics teacher that he wanted to kill someone "just to see what it feels like," according to testimony. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. They were both abducted and murdered. 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The gang was arrested. /PageLayout /SinglePage "He's a guy who fully accepts his responsibility.". Failed to report flower. They were kicked, teeth knocked out and hair pulled out and ribs broken. He was 35 and had lived on death row longer than his victims were alive. "Peter A. Cantu, Texas Executed August 17" (Chapter 35). /OpenAction 71 0 R Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The day after the murders, Cantu showed up at his job at an oil change shop and acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary, his boss told the Chronicle at the time. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The girls were raped and murdered by the gang members in a field near T.C. The Ertmans and Penas also witnessed the executions of three of their daughters' killers. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Instead, they stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, assaulted and killed. The two were best friends and had a beautiful, long life ahead of them. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. [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. Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. 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