[2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. Did one of the culprits confess with that much detail? The two Houston girls, returning from a friend's house, took a shortcut home along some railroad tracks and stumbled on a group of teenagers drinking beer after initiating a new gang member. [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. One of them, Peter Cantu, was tried in 1994. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. 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. If you can live in this country for years illegally and then remember you did not get to talk to the Mexican Council general, it should be to damn bad. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [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. There was an error deleting this problem. Testimony showed that the girls' bodies were kicked and their necks were stomped on after the strangulations in order to "make sure that they were really dead.". Jennifer was a victim of homicide. Medellin was one of six teenagers arrested and charged with the 1993 gang rape and murders of Elizabeth Pea, 16, and Jennifer Ertman, 14. >> [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. I have no good words left for President Bush. On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. interview with The Associated Press. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jennifer Lee Ertman I found on Findagrave.com. Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, This is what Houston looks like from space. /CS1 [ /Pattern /DeviceGray ] /CS2 [ /Pattern /DeviceRGB ] >> /Font << /F9 Two of them will come up for parole in 2028. 7/11/06--Randy Ertman motions for his wife Sandra after Derrick Sean O'Brien execution Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. Villarreal then sat alongside the other gang members, relaxing, talking, trading insults and compliments, and drinking beer. Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Over the years, he lobbied for the right, along with Pena's parents, Kahan and the group Justice for All. I have voted for him as Governor and President without regret. On that night they were at a pool party of a friend. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. I need not go further. << In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. They were friends who attended the same high school in Houston, Texas, Waltrip High School. Photos of Jennifer Lee Ertman - Find a Grave Memorial And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by gang members as they walked home along White Oak Bayou. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. I refuse to vote for another RINO, we should not be feared into voting for these one world types who could care less about America, our sovereignty and the constitution. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. /Length 166 based on information from your browser. /O 74 at the time, got a 40-year sentence. Asked what memories she had of Ertman, Perez said, "She had a beautiful smile.". Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Peter Cantu's execution. 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 charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. 1993 - Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder - YouTube In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. They are both buried at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Harmon was criticized by fellow judges and newspaper editorials for allowing the display. Both girls where beautiful high school students at Waltrip High. Sadly, they never made it.. According to later testimony, on one occasion, Pea glanced in the direction of her younger friend as she was raped by Efrain Prez and began weeping as she observed Ertman. << This is a carousel with slides. I assume that's why it's left such a strong impact on me. >> Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 1993 - Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder 38,716 views Dec 20, 2018 507 Dislike Share Save KPRC 2 Click2Houston 485K subscribers The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth. But he has sowered. In this week's episode Beth and Wendy discuss Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two young teenage girls who were murdered in Houston by three teenage serial killers, and some other teenage boys in 1993. I'm going to show up to his parole. Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea - Wikipedia F-me, these stories get uglier and sadder every day. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. /H [ 931 256 ] All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. << I believe only non violent offenders are capable of and deserving of rehabilitation. Eventually, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice voted to change the policy. startxref She then attempted to flee. While were at it maybe some pads for Jorge Sr. for his meets with Bubba. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. 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". Try again later. endstream 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. The rapes and murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two His knowledge of the crimes came from the killers themselves, most of whom came to his home after the murders, bragging and swapping the jewelry they had stolen from the girls. The girls were Waltrip High School students. Learn more about managing a memorial . Those poor poor girls. His war on terror is a sham - if he was so concerned about terrorists why does he allow American citizens to be murdered by Mexican terrorists on own soil. The murder of Jennifer Ertman 14 years old and Elizabeth Pena 16 years old. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. [5] This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. One of them bragged about having virgin blood on his underwear. /S 280 management. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. "I don't mean this in a gruesome I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, To get these special tacos, drive out to the Houston Ship Channel, MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, 'This is about profit': Houston leaders condemn HISD takeover, Oops! He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. Is there something we can do to bring more attention to this situation? /Linearized 1 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. April 5, 1994. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You can always change this later in your Account settings. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. Failed to delete memorial. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. Local host Peter Boyles here in Denver is talking about it. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. 0000006863 00000 n Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". What would I tell them? 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. Cantu v. Quarterman, H-07-CV-3016 | Casetext Search + Citator After Cantu's trial, Ertman asked to witness his execution but was told it was not allowed. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 8 years. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. As a general rule, immediate family members, grandparents, and other close family members can request and will be transferred management of the memorial. Courtesy photos Show More Show Less 2 of 3 Peter Anthony Cantu, shown at his 1994 trial, was the one who called . %PDF-1.3 Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. 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. Jester Park.[43]. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. Peter Cantu, far left, glances back at Randy Ertman, far right, as Ertman, father of Cantu's murder victim, Jennifer, 14, shouts. According to later testimony, on one occasion, Pea glanced in the direction of her younger friend as she herself was raped by Efrain Prez and began weeping as she observed Ertman. The families filed missing persons reports with the Houston Police Department and continued to look for the girls on their own. 0000008539 00000 n The bodies were very badly decomposed, even for four days in Houston's brutal summer heat and humidity, particularly in the head, neck and genital areas. Im listening to her (Laura Ingraham) right now. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation.". One of the gang members grabbed Pena. Jester Park on Saturday for a memorial service for the girls who were slain The parents of the murder victims successfully advocated for the State of Texas allowing relatives of victims to have permission to witness executions. Related linkssome have the same or similar titles but are different threads: Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate Guns, cops, all that shit. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907733/posts, Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate The medical examiner testified that Elizabeth's two front teeth were knocked out of her brutalized mouth before she died and that two of Jennifer's ribs were broken after she had died. Jennifer Ertman was born on August 15, 1978, to Sandra and Randy Ertman. Cantu was the ringleader of five gang members who raped and killed the girls at a Houston park - a crime that horrified the city in 1993. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The death of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena led to a significant changes in victim's rights. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jester Park at White Oak bayou. I wonder if any of these men would have done something like this if they were alone. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. /Info 70 0 R 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? HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. Randy Ertman, father of Jennifer Ertman, speaks with Adolph Pena, father of Elizabeth Pena outside the 262nd Criminal District Court in 2003 after Judge Mike Anderson set the execution date for Raul Villarreal. Ok, thanks. The gang members took Jenny and Elizabeth from the clearing into a wooded area, leaving the juvenile behind, saying he was "too little to watch". Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Astros GM Dana Brown sees bright future for top prospect Drew Gilbert, This is how astronauts see Houston, Texas Gulf from space with unaided eyes. The gang members stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. The break in solving the case came from, of course, the 911 call. % Six gang members of the "Black and Whites" were convicted in their assaults and murders. >> They also knew they would have to pass a sexually-oriented business on that route and so decided to take a well-known shortcut down a railroad track and through a city park to Elizabeth's neighborhood. 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. 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.". Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual I might try to email it to Dennis Prager. Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Bush is getting really BAD advice from an staffer and will come to his senses soon. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. Gang rapists/murderers are a special kind of sub species of vermin. /Size 89 / CBS News. The next morning, the girls parents began to frantically look for them, paging them on their pagers, calling their friends to see if they knew where they were, to no avail. We get into the details of the story at 9:46. She'd been raped and eviscerated. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. [29] Although none of them were charged (Cantu had already been sentenced to death by the time he was linked to Lopez's murder), Lopez's murder was mentioned in the sentencing phases of O'Brien and Medelln. Carol Christian reports on breaking news for chron.com. He was frustrated that he had been the one who was unable to fight Raul. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Dept. I attended all five trials with the Ertmans and know too well the awful things that they and the Penas had to hear and see in the course of seeing Justice served for their girls. Jennifer Lee Ertman (1978-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial Like 4 of us climbed a tree. connor walsh death; king eurystheus physical appearance; jennifer ertman autopsy photos. 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." Hell, no.". /N 31 She was then forced to remove her underwear. After Ws wimping out on this issue, I have lost all respect for the man as a leader. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Having a teenage daughter myself reading this was so painful. . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). All five gang members were sentenced to death for the July 1993 slayings of his 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Carol got started in journalism while teaching English in Poland during martial law. It's a saying you hear time and time again yet, time and time again, parents are made to bury their young children. /Filter /FlateDecode 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. /Parent 64 0 R It worked. It worked. 0000007142 00000 n You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" 0000009909 00000 n Jester Park in northwest Houston. Peter Anthony Cantu Executed for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena 0 The confessions of the gang members that were used at trial indicated that there was never less than 2 men on each of the girls at any one time and that the girls were repeatedly raped orally, anally and vaginally for the entire hour. This is a truly brutal case of murder. Two who Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. 0000003012 00000 n [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. /Pages 63 0 R 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. Fortunately, they did manage to keep Randy from entering the woods and seeing his daughter's brutalized body and that of her friend Elizabeth, but they were unable to escape that fate themselves. This was a crime on June 24th 1993. 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.". In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 02:51. The murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena have had an impact on victim's rights in Texas still felt 25 years after their deaths. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. One of the boys boasted of having 'virgin blood' on him. No mercy for the bastard. Jennifer Ertman - Top podcast episodes - Listen Notes He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. After several minutes, 14-year-old Jennifer Louise Ertman became limp and sank to the ground. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by gang. We have set your language to Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This account has been disabled. Graves--- Elizabeth Pena & Jennifer Ertman murder location The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Rose Rogers says a prayer at the memorial for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena along T.C. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. /Filter /FlateDecode E77: The Murders of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Pea Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Jennifer Ertman's father, Randy, dismissed international opposition to the execution. Villarreal was convicted of murder in 1994 for his involvement in the rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in 1993 during a gang initiation. "You're not even an animal," in the courtroom of Judge Bill Harmon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994. Peter Cantu, far left, glances back at Randy Ertman, far right, as Ertman, father of Cantu's murder victim, Jennifer, 14, shouts. Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. What could you wear, stripes, patterns, purple, pink, grey? Haunting killings of 2 Houston teens 25 years ago leaves lasting legacy Add to your scrapbook. Cantu was the ringleader of five gang members who raped and killed the girls at a Houston park - a crime that horrified the city in 1993. They were last seen by friends about 11:15 at night, when they left a friend's apartment to head home, to beat summer curfew at 11:30. 06/23/1998 - Randy Ertman and Sandy Ertman, whose daughter Jennifer Ertman was murdered. 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 raped Jennifer and was later sentenced to 40 years for aggravated sexual assault, which was the maximum sentence for a juvenile. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Money can't stop gangs. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. of Criminal Justice), Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying, Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murders of wife and son, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh. Weve updated the security on the site. Randy Ertman, father of slain teen, has died - Chron About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Executions and More Executions: Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder When the police questioned 'Gonzalez', he said that he had made the original call at his 16 year-old wife's urging. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. Parole denied for gang member convicted for 1993 murders of Jennifer 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.
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