Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He made a promise to their families. Their bodies were found four days later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 0000005760 00000 n Learn more about managing a memorial . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Two Innocent Teens The crime was unspeakable. The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. 0000009638 00000 n Follow Deborah Wrigley on Facebook and Twitter. 74 0 obj Then, on the morning of June 30, the city awoke to learn of events of a few days earlier that defied belief. Verify and try again. "This was so senseless. concluded that Jennifer Ertman died from trauma to the neck which could include strangulation. Medellin has been denied parole five times now. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. . Cantu had been troubled and violent since his early youth. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Dude, you're a badass! HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A former gang member convicted for his role in the brutal murder of two Houston teens has been denied parole, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Failed to delete memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. be a deterrent.". The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced 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. 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. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! 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. Thanks for your help! Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Jennifer Ertman's dad, Randy Ertman, was about to give an interview . It will not erase from memory the faces in the photographs, or the knowledge of what happened to them. On the evening of June 24, 1993, they left a friend's apartment at 11:15 to head home and took a shortcut through T.C. All Rights Reserved. Please try again later. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. C.E. "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. 88 0 obj 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. %%EOF O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. Weve updated the security on the site. [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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. /Length 1385 Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. The worst crime I have ever heard of was the 1993 murder of 14 year-old . Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . 73 0 obj Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact. Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. 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. The 2008 execution of one of the perpetrators, Jos Medelln . 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. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please enter valid email address to continue. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. interview with The Associated Press. Peter Cantu then returned, and divided valuables that had been stolen from the girls. You're not even an animal. Where [are] you going?" [23] Both bodies had significantly decomposed, and dental records were used for identification. [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. 0000001187 00000 n 0000000017 00000 n Cantu was a good worker who was courteous with customers, the boss said, stunned that the "yes, sir" guy he knew changed so dramatically when the workday ended. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. Their bodies were found four days later. 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. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Oops, we were unable to send the email. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Somehow the story became worse at trial. a. /OutputBin 7 Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Year should not be greater than current year. I hope you rot in hell.". 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. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. 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. 0000003012 00000 n 0000004107 00000 n Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. [47] Medellin is scheduled to be released in 2034. based on information from your browser. LQ>icb7#f0wNb7tM:q2$`zg A'QS5Cf\ =!4S&1qu+NZbu{Na!P. 0000006863 00000 n Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by. Seventeen years later, the simple mention of their names still evokes a shudder, a shake of the head that such a thing could happen. And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Six gang members were sentenced. 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". Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Try again. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Two others I think were 17 and got life. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. This is a carousel with slides. >> When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. 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). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. /H [ 931 256 ] [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. He will be the third of the attackers to be put to death, following Derrick O'Brien and Jose Medellin. Instead, they stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, assaulted and killed. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. 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. 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. /L 64011 All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. Jester Park. We love them and miss them," Adolph Pena said. /S 280 Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. /Length 166 Both girls were strangled to death. 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. Resend Activation Email. They were both abducted and murdered. Look at me good!". [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. English Sadly, they never made it. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. His stinging denunciation of Cantu, pain evident in each word, reached a climax when Cantu turned away from the grieving father and Ertman yelled, "You look at me! Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell They expressed no regret or even a second thought at what they had done. 0000001544 00000 n 75 0 obj Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Learn more about managing a memorial . Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. But not until an anonymous 911 call four days later were the bodies of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena finally recovered. Three others have long prison terms. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. [16], Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Cantu[17] ordered the members to kill the girls. Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. Ogg personally signed a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole protesting any possible release earlier this year. [n 2] According to trial testimony, both Pea and Ertman repeatedly glanced in the direction of one another several times throughout their ordeal in likely gestures of concern and despair. . Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg made the announcement on Saturday, Nov. 14. 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. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. Look at me! For justice for my little girl," Elizabeth's father, Adolph Pena, said. 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. They probably would be married women now, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, perhaps with children of their own. Try again later. 0000007142 00000 n ", New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Scan this QR code to download the app now. [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. 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. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. The two were best friends and had a beautiful, long life ahead of them. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. They were both abducted and murdered. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. [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. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. 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. /Filter /FlateDecode All Rights Reserved. Family members are now allowed to address the convicted, and victims' families now have the choice and right to view. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "Why do I watch? 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. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. >> Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. There is a problem with your email/password. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. /PageLayout /SinglePage After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to the police. Family and friends gathered at the park this weekend to pay tribute to a pair of lives lost and the impact they had on criminal justice policy. [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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Sorry! Try again later. ). An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . "Peter A. Cantu, Texas Executed August 17" (Chapter 35). 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. << Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. 2023 FOX Television Stations, SUSPECT CHARGED: Arrest made in connection to the death of Leslie Obi, SUSPECT INDICTED: Woman indicted in connection to Galveston doctor's hit-and-run death, TOO MANY ROBBERIES: Gringo's Restaurant in Cypress going cashless after continuous burglaries, BICYCLIST SHOT: Texas City police investigating shooting, BREAKING BOND: 33-year-old man goes from being a parolee to getting a PR bond for murder charge, Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SENTENCE: Houston man sentenced to 60 years behind bars for kidnapping ex-girlfriend, killing her new boyfriend, Mother who drowned her 2 children, hid bodies under a neighbor's home given 40-year prison sentence, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robbery suspects ambush victim at Houston apartment building gate, victim shot, Nearly 30 dogs from 'less-than-ideal' conditions, surrendered to the Houston Humane Society, Here's how to get tickets, passes for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2023, Full Interview with Rodeo Headliner, Parker McCollum. /T 62444 The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was 35 and had lived on death row longer than his victims were alive. 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. ", It also had other ramifications. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Medellin's brother, Jose, was put to death in 2008. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. 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