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. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' "Anytime girls came down the street, they'd come out and hoot and holler at them and make vulgar remarks to them," a former neighbor said the day after his arrest. << You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" 0000007142 00000 n 0000009909 00000 n The 2008 execution of one of the perpetrators, Jos Medelln . Even the police were stunned. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 03:48. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. 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. Elizabeth Christine Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. Both girls were strangled to death. We have set your language to Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence, the maximum punishment allowed for a juvenile. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The gang members then stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. a. Try again later. This is a carousel with slides. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Wage growth is slowing. /Pages 63 0 R Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. Resend Activation Email. When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? When the police followed this suggestion, they found the badly decaying bodies of Jenny and Elizabeth. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed on July 11, 2006. 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. Ertman tried to help. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This account has been disabled. Try again. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. 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! For the families, it is a fight they will take beyond the grave. MORE ON CRIMESIDERAugust 17, 2010 - Peter Anthony Cantu Execution: Mastermind of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murders to Die, First published on August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM. 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. Resend Activation Email. Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. 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[39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to report flower. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Family members are now allowed to address the convicted, and victims' families now have the choice and right to view. O'Brien was one of six members of a fledgling street gang arrested in the slayings of Elizabeth Pena, 16,. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. You're the worst thing I've ever seen. Oops, we were unable to send the email. >> But after the execution Tuesday things were different. English People normally immune to the shock of another murder were stunned by the savagery of what happened on a moonless muggy night along the banks of White Oak Bayou. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. [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. 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. IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. /Rotate 0 Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Ogg personally signed a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole protesting any possible release earlier this year. . Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. / CBS News. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. window at Ertman and other relatives of the girls and called his No crime in modern Houston history has resonated like this one, Kahan said. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He then apologized to his family before being executed by lethal injection. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. "[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 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. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. 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. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. /Linearized 1 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). . [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. 0000004107 00000 n Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. He is now 41 and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence. Then, on the morning of June 30, the city awoke to learn of events of a few days earlier that defied belief. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? based on information from your browser. Sorry! 88 0 obj If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth Christine Pea I found on Findagrave.com. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. 0000008539 00000 n Jester Park in order to make an 11:30 curfew. /Filter /FlateDecode Peter Cantu then returned, and divided valuables that had been stolen from the girls. 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. 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. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was the ringleader intheslayings, whichstruck a. Seventeen years later, the simple mention of their names still evokes a shudder, a shake of the head that such a thing could happen. The attackers shouted obscenities at TV cameras when they were arrested and reportedly bragged of their crimes once in their jail cells. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. Search above to list available cemeteries. Anderson, a Houston Police Department officer who worked on the murder case, described the murder as "part of the impetus for the antigang programs in Houston." 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. 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. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. 0000001544 00000 n Try again. 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. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 73 0 obj 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. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. Then again, no one has forgotten much of anything about those murders. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. [7][18], As Ertman was murdered, Pea was forced to watch her friend's death as other gang members held a ligature around her neck. Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. Weve updated the security on the site. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. %PDF-1.3 O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. >> "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. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. ", Death near for Ertman-Pea killer, but crime still shakes Houston. Nine minutes later, he was dead. A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. Failed to remove flower. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. Look at me good!". [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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. The case forced a change in state police. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Oops, something didn't work. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. Please try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. [15] 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 is a problem with your email/password. By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. "Hopefully they'll find some peace. Add to your scrapbook. 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. xc```b``^dL`c@ >f(T0Fk^350QxA]gY=kfNy-3&00xLd$OexQ8 9L-K~p800.m``:Q *R /E 11282 Jester Park. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked Family members linked to this person will appear here. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. Kahan, who had become close to the families, said Ertman's bellicose rebuke was an inevitable culmination of eight exhausting months and five trials filled with gruesome details of his daughter's death. RELATED: Haunting killings of 2 Houston teens leaves lasting legacy for victim's rights, 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. This was something more than the danger inherent in big-city life. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. "He has matured remarkably," said Robin Norris, his appeals lawyer. 0000000017 00000 n Try again later. Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times. 0000000809 00000 n Their bodies were found four days later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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.. Medellin's brother, Jose, was put to death in 2008. %%EOF In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [6], The girls were walking along the White Oak Bayou when they encountered six "Black and White" gang members drinking beer shortly after holding the gang initiation ceremony of 17-year-old Raul Omar Villarreal. [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. It was the same spot where, in 1993, 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pea were raped, tortured and killed when they stumbled upon a late-night gang initiation. I|L~D*Vh.il)5]m:rm1Jm$E*jEj60 [TK+->Wri]F4>)MB8322T" t@w*V$ VSv+v"3pcj$[c=Ys]$fpAyTFpX]6uCtb`hQ3+1:Dk4J6E.LBqLu9oT9Jj? Verify and try again. % Learn more about merges. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Year should not be greater than current year. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. Hell, no.". /Info 70 0 R Six anonymous teens stoked on alcohol and testosterone needed only an hour or so to make their mark on the city. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 0000000931 00000 n [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. >> . This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. 0000005484 00000 n [16], Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Cantu[17] ordered the members to kill the girls. 0000001187 00000 n 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". Ertman and Pena were headed home from a party, and took a shortcut to make it home by their 11 p.m. curfew the night they were killed. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. trailer [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. "Peter A. Cantu, Texas Executed August 17" (Chapter 35). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth Pea (7053887)? [35], In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. He had fought or bullied other students, assaulted a teacher, threatened another youth with a knife in a parking lot after deliberately provoking a confrontation. Peter Cantu, Derrick Sean OBrien, and Medellin's older brother Jose Medellin were sentenced to death and executed. You're not even an animal. When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! /OpenAction 71 0 R For justice. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. /S 280 The girls were raped and murdered by the gang members in a field near T.C. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Weve updated the security on the site. [37] During his lifetime, Randy Ertman advocated strongly against granting parole to Venancio Medelln. 72 17 They stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, sexually assaulted and killed. [23] Both bodies had significantly decomposed, and dental records were used for identification. By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member. 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 Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- T.C. The Ertmans left without saying a word. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Possibly he did not. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Verify and try again. "I don't mean this in a gruesome /Length 166 ", It also had other ramifications. 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. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. /Parent 64 0 R TDCJ refused to permit Kahan to witness the execution. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. They were crossing a railroad bridge when the gang, drinking beer and initiating a new member, spotted them. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. /Size 89 Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. << 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. A tip led authorities to the bodies. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. Jennifer Ertman also had three fractured ribs. 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. 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". The girls' bodies were found decomposing in the . The deaths of teenagers Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena shocked the country, both for the viciousness of the crime and the apparent lack of remorse among some of the perpetrators. Jennifer was a victim of homicide. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. 0000004381 00000 n 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. I hope you rot in hell.". The two were students of Waltrip High School. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. Two of Cantu's companions in the gang they dubbed the Black and White preceded him to the death chamber. Please try again later. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. The killers didn't crumple or cry when recounting the bestiality of their acts to investigators. Both girls were strangled to death. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. He apparently did as he pleased. 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. An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . [48] Another memorial exists at T.C. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. 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