Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". 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. An angry Randy Ertman stood at the trial and told the killers: "We live for the day you die. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. /H [ 931 256 ] Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. ", Death near for Ertman-Pea killer, but crime still shakes Houston. Cantu's brother, Joe, testified about what inspired him to call police. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. 72 17 involvement "the worst mistake that I ever made in my whole life." Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. stream They were friends who attended the same high school in Houston, Texas, Waltrip High School. 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. For the families, it is a fight they will take beyond the grave. Verify and try again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). Thanks for your help! Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. . English There was an error deleting this problem. The 2008 execution of one of the perpetrators, Jos Medelln . Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ertman tried to help. based on information from your browser. Add to your scrapbook. Follow Deborah Wrigley on Facebook and Twitter. LQ>icb7#f0wNb7tM:q2$`zg A'QS5Cf\ =!4S&1qu+NZbu{Na!P. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The girls were grabbed, repeatedly raped, then strangled, beaten and stomped beyond recognition. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. 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. Try again later. /Length 1385 Instead, they stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, assaulted and killed. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. front of [Houston] City Hall, they've got all these beautiful trees. 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/Texas Dept. GREAT NEWS! [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Resend Activation Email. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. . IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. No crime in modern Houston history has resonated like this one, Kahan said. based on information from your browser. endobj [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. All Rights Reserved. WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether one of the six killers of Houston teenagers Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea should escape execution because he was . Learn more about managing a memorial . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Hell, no.". Their bodies were found four days later. [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. 0000000931 00000 n Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. %%EOF You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. 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. trailer Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. 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. >> [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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Six gang members were sentenced. They expressed no regret or even a second thought at what they had done. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At approximately 8 p.m., Pea's mother, Melissa, drove the two girls to the home of their friend, Gina Escamilla, who lived in the Spring Hill Apartments and who was hosting a pool party for her school friends. >> I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". 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. Failed to delete memorial. They stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, sexually assaulted and killed. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! Try again later. ", It also had other ramifications. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Four days later, when searchers finally found Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, their bodies were unrecognizable. No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. Two of them will come up for parole in 2028. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed on July 11, 2006. [44] Ertman had wanted to have Andy Kahan, the City of Houston's crime advocate, to witness the execution of Medelln. 0000006863 00000 n He will be the third of the attackers to be put to death, following, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Oops! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Failed to report flower. The Ertmans and Penas also witnessed the executions of three of their daughters' killers. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He is now 41 and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg made the announcement on Saturday, Nov. 14. "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. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. endobj Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. endobj Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. . The gang was arrested. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. She'd been raped and eviscerated. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. Thanks for your help! [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. In that case, a 27-year-old woman was found at a Houston park with her throat cut. a, perhaps with children of their own. This browser does not support getting your location. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 791 ] The killers didn't crumple or cry when recounting the bestiality of their acts to investigators. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. In response to accusations from anti-death penalty advocates that capital punishment 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. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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're welcome to hang with us anytime!" Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. [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. Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times. Please reset your password. 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. 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. "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. In June 1993, Houston was busy reveling in the boom after the bust. The Texas parole board denied parole on several occasions to Venancio Medellin, most recently in 2020. /E 11282 There is a problem with your email/password. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The gang members stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. They spoke of having "a lot of fun (with) a couple of chicks.". For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. "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. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. "He's a guy who fully accepts his responsibility.". Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. << window at Ertman and other relatives of the girls and called his Try again. "[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. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. Failed to remove flower. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. 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After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. when they committed their crimes. 0000011007 00000 n To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. /T 62444 75 0 obj . Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. 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. [23] Both bodies had significantly decomposed, and dental records were used for identification. 74 0 obj Please enter your email and password to sign in. The. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 0000001544 00000 n 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. Oops, something didn't work. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. /Size 89 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.. [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. 72 0 obj The worst crime I have ever heard of was the 1993 murder of 14 year-old . "He has matured remarkably," said Robin Norris, his appeals lawyer. "I miss them and I love them, and they'll never be forgotten and I'll try to keep their memories alive as best as I can," friend Christina Almarez said. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. /Contents [ 75 0 R ] Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Peter Cantu, the leader of the gang, ordered the members to kill the girls. 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 1993. Year should not be greater than current year. concluded that Jennifer Ertman died from trauma to the neck which could include strangulation. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. The execution of Peter Anthony Cantu in Huntsville will all but end the legal odyssey that began with the arrest of six young men ratted out by a disgusted relative. [47] Medellin is scheduled to be released in 2034. Five of the gang members proceeded to repeatedly rape both girls for in excess of an hour. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth Christine Pea I found on Findagrave.com. C.E. 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! The authorities say the two girls -- Jennifer Lee Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16 -- were taking a shortcut home after a pool party on the night of June 24 when they apparently stumbled upon an . Wage growth is slowing. 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. 25 years after the murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Dude, you're a badass! When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. 0000000017 00000 n Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [1], Although the girls were just over one year in age difference, both sets of parents approved of their friendship, with Pea's father viewing Ertmana modest girl who had only recently begun experimenting with makeupas a "positive influence" on his daughter, later recollecting that, shortly after the two became friends at Waltrip High School, Pea "just straightened up her act" following a brief streak of teenage rebellion in his daughter before her 1992 enrollment at the school. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- T.C. /Info 70 0 R Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 3 of the main members who were 18 or over were sentenced to death and it was carried out 2006,2008,2010 respectively. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. [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. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. Wage growth is slowing. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Try again later. his arms, also apologized. You're the worst thing I've ever seen. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 0 Elizabeth Pea (left) and Jennifer Ertman (right), Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. /Pages 63 0 R Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. The person not sentenced to death, 14 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. What would I tell them? 0000009909 00000 n Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As a general rule, immediate family members, grandparents, and other close family members can request and will be transferred management of the memorial. 73 0 obj pauline hanson dancing with the stars; just jerk dance members; what happens if a teacher gets a dui Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. It was a case that shaped Andy Kahan as the newly-appointed crime victim's advocate for the city. Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. Two who At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept; offering to provide her phone number in order that they could "get together". ). 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Randy Ertman . He was the ringleader intheslayings, whichstruck a. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder. It was Cantu who asserted Ertman and Pea had to be killed so as not to later bear witness against them. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Cantu's execution won't quite bring an end to the legal saga that followed. There was an error deleting this problem. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. AP. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. GREAT NEWS! After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to the police. Learn more about merges. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! % 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. Please reset your password. 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