Make sure that the file is a photo. /OpenAction 71 0 R The two were best friends and had a beautiful, long life ahead of them. 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? "Hopefully they'll find some peace. Blame the Federal Reserve. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Garland to face Congress amid ongoing special counsel investigations, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died. Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. He was the ringleader intheslayings, whichstruck a. The graves of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. [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. [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. Blame the Federal Reserve. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. Their bodies were found four days later. The two were students of Waltrip High School. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. 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. They were forced to perform oral sex. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- T.C. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, ages 14 and 15, were walking home from a party, taking a shortcut to make it home by their 11 p.m. curfew on June 24, 1993. Cantu had been troubled and violent since his early youth. 73 0 obj Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The Ertmans left without saying a word. involvement "the worst mistake that I ever made in my whole life." Try again later. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. He received a 40-year prison sentence, the maximum for a juvenile, for the sexual assault of Jennifer Ertman. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Nine minutes later, he was dead. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? All Rights Reserved. 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). In June of 1993, the two girls stumbled across a gang initiation on White Oak Bayou. On a summer night in Houston, two bright, beautiful, success-bound teenage girls crossed paths with a group of young men fueled with alcohol and rage. 0000008539 00000 n In that case, a 27-year-old woman was found at a Houston park with her throat cut. /L 64011 Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Resend Activation Email. [7] Prez will become eligible for parole on October 10, 2029, while Villarreal will become eligible for parole on September 20, 2029.[27][28]. >> /Rotate 0 In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. Possibly he did not. Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. Please try again later. "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. /Size 89 "[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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. Add to your scrapbook. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. 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. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This is a carousel with slides. Jester Park in northwest Houston. But not until an anonymous 911 call four days later were the bodies of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena finally recovered. Thanks for your help! A system error has occurred. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. 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 lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. >> Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. She'd been raped and eviscerated. The gang of attackers had showed up at his house after the killings. Seventeen years later, the simple mention of their names still evokes a shudder, a shake of the head that such a thing could happen. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. As a general rule, immediate family members, grandparents, and other close family members can request and will be transferred management of the memorial. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". C.E. /Pages 63 0 R Due to the state of decomposition, she could not tell what was used to strangle Jennifer Ertman, but the evidence was consistent with a belt or hands being used. New development was everywhere, spurred by a mayor and city council devoted to the cause of building. 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. 0000004381 00000 n "Why do I watch? Please reset your password. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 A system error has occurred. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. "He has matured remarkably," said Robin Norris, his appeals lawyer. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again later. 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. [24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. "He was a kid you remembered," one former teacher said. . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 03:48. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. The Texas parole board denied parole on several occasions to Venancio Medellin, most recently in 2020. 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. 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. endstream Please enter your email and password to sign in. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. 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. Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. Ertman Pea. She was then forced to remove her underwear. Their bodies were found four days later. Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. ). [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Ogg personally signed a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole protesting any possible release earlier this year. startxref Thanks for your help! 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. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. There was an error deleting this problem. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please reset your password. This account has been disabled. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. when they committed their crimes. 0000001544 00000 n Although only one of the brothers had fought Villarreal, both had left the initiation ceremony minutes before both girls were abducted. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. /ID [] Two Waltrip High School students had left a Thursday night gathering of friends in a rush to be home before their curfew. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. . 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. This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. I hope you rot in hell.". 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. /T 62444 Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. It was a case that shaped Andy Kahan as the newly-appointed crime victim's advocate for the city. Try again later. Failed to report flower. 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. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They were kicked, teeth knocked out and hair pulled out and ribs broken. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. . By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. "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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. ", New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Scan this QR code to download the app now. "I don't mean this in a gruesome The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. [3], When the pair realized they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to conform to the curfew both had promised their parents. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. /Root 73 0 R Two who 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Garland to face Congress amid ongoing special counsel investigations, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak. /Filter /FlateDecode [37] During his lifetime, Randy Ertman advocated strongly against granting parole to Venancio Medelln. /Length 166 There was an error deleting this problem. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. /Info 70 0 R They probably would be married women now. This was something more than the danger inherent in big-city life. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Jennifer was a victim of homicide. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. 0000005760 00000 n Try again later. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by. The bodies were able to be identified by their dental records. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. 0000000931 00000 n 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Jester Park. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. The girls' bodies were found decomposing in the . Two Innocent Teens The crime was unspeakable. 0000009909 00000 n Add to your scrapbook. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He will be the third of the attackers to be put to death, following Derrick O'Brien and Jose Medellin. 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. 0 This is a carousel. based on information from your browser. The person not sentenced to death, 14 Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena murders. Six anonymous teens stoked on alcohol and testosterone needed only an hour or so to make their mark on the city. [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. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. 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. 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.. a. /Type /Catalog But Elizabeth's desperate cries brought Jennifer back to help her best friend. /Prev 62433 0000007142 00000 n A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Jennifer's father helps makes strides for victims' rights after his daughter's death. Oops, something didn't work. 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. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. Medellin has been denied parole five times now. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. interview with The Associated Press. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. Elizabeth Christine Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? Four days later, when searchers finally found Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, their bodies were unrecognizable. O'Brien was one of six members of a fledgling street gang arrested in the slayings of Elizabeth Pena, 16,. 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. endobj 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. synergy rv transport pay rate; stephen randolph todd. If they hung all five of them, that would What would I tell them? An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in "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. 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. 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. Elizabeth Pea (left) and Jennifer Ertman (right), Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. 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. 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. << [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Failed to delete memorial. / CBS News. He apparently did as he pleased. A tip led authorities to the bodies. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Even the police were stunned. 0000009638 00000 n He was 35 and had lived on death row longer than his victims were alive. endobj Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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All Rights Reserved. The. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? English This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities he was a Mexican citizen. based on information from your browser. Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed on July 11, 2006. I ain't ever gonna hear that again, that hurts," said Randy Ertman, the victim's father. / CBS News. xref 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! Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth Christine Pea memorial. 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. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. 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. Verify and try again. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. "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. Those who lived near his home in Houston Heights described him as a nightmare neighbor - loud, obnoxious, rude and uncaring - and spoke of large groups of young men his age who would gather at the home when no adults were around. Jester Park. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. << Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 0000003012 00000 n 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 . to Ertman. "I told him to stick it. As he lay writhing and moaning on the ground after being temporarily knocked unconscious, the gang members conferred privately to discuss whether to accept Villarreal as a member. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. Try again later. When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7053887/elizabeth-christine-pe%C3%B1a. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "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. The teens were killed in TC Jester Park as part of a gang initiation Ertman Pena Fol. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "No one who was there will forget it," Kahan said. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Their deaths resulted in an outpouring of grief in the local community and spurred changes in criminal legislation in the state of Texas, which enabled the families of crime victims to speak to the defendant at trial and witness the execution of said defendant. 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Serious crime was still a problem, but the overall trends looked good. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. 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. "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. Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. xc```b``^dL`c@ >f(T0Fk^350QxA]gY=kfNy-3&00xLd$OexQ8 9L-K~p800.m``:Q *R For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. When the teacher told Cantu the trouble he would get into for such a thing, he said he didn't care. 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