Oops, something didn't work. The teens were killed in T.C.. It worked. 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. Jester, both busy streets. [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. The two were close friends, attended the same high school, lived in the same neighborhood, and enjoyed hanging . I hope he spends the entire 40 years in prison. Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in April 5, 1994. Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. I was in a tree. 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. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy adn Sandra's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This had not previously been done in Texas courts and now is done as a matter of routine. << stream Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Adolph and Melissa Pena are tying to keep their family strong as they remember their daughter, Elizabeth, and her friend, Jennifer Ertman, who were murdered in 1993. /Pages 63 0 R Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. 0000008255 00000 n 1/2 bathroom ideas photo gallery; indoor grounded timer instructions; how will the fellowship help you achieve your goals? 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. Thank you for doing this write up. 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. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". Peter Cantu probably would've. The murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993. I think it's the first really sickening and gut-wrenching crime I read about when I was young. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. /Prev 62433 Father of brutally murdered teen, victims' rights advocate Randy Ertman Harmon was criticized by fellow judges and newspaper editorials for allowing the display. 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. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. [11][n 1], Ertman could've easily run to escape at this point but ran to help her friend. 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. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. Posted on 10/09/2007 7:44:26 AM PDT by beaversmom. 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. I do agree with the father though that it wasn't nearly painful or drawn out enough. 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. After several minutes, 14-year-old Jennifer Louise Ertman became limp and sank to the ground. 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. They were kicked, teeth knocked out and hair pulled out and ribs broken. "Peter A. Cantu, Texas Executed August 17" (Chapter 35). An angry Randy Ertman stood at the trial and told the killers: "We live for the day you die. Really. [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. /Length 1385 Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Anti-death penalty supporters gather outside the barricade during the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. x^WnF0q$E"6'fgu#0`'3gf(0;7LqX&SP!iE47]Fqfno()~?;W N(W18U&EM CS P0c7[ Yz $,2[4iV lV6+J#(i6 hP"+7e(X All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. When the police followed this suggestion, they found the badly decaying bodies of Jenny and Elizabeth. /T 62444 Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. /OpenAction 71 0 R Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. 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. He raped Jennifer and was later sentenced to 40 years for aggravated sexual assault, which was the maximum sentence for a juvenile. 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. /Root 73 0 R 0000006863 00000 n Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. R.I.P to the both of them. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. But after the execution Tuesday things were different. They also told police that both girls were raped by no less than two men simultaneously at all times. 0000008539 00000 n Please try again later. 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. Parole denied for gang member convicted for 1993 murders of Jennifer Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, was 14 at the time of the murder, the same age as Jennifer Ertman. Related linkssome have the same or similar titles but are different threads: Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. She'd been raped and eviscerated. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died. 73 0 obj Those poor poor girls. "It's a little late," Ertman said. 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. No mercy for the bastard. This was clearly a job for a lynch mob. [44] Ertman had wanted to have Andy Kahan, the City of Houston's crime advocate, to witness the execution of Medelln. Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Who is Justin Dirden? 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. Photos of Jennifer Lee Ertman - Find a Grave Memorial [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. FILE Randy Ertman, father of Jennifer Ertman, salutes Judge Mike Anderson in the 262nd Criminal District Court in 2003 after Anderson set the execution date for Raul Villarreal. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" visiting the murder location of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman two houston teenager who were brutally taped and murdered by gang memebers in a jouston ar. "You're not even an animal," in the courtroom of Judge Bill Harmon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994. How sick My heart is broken. I cant even imagine those poor girls. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. Peter Anthony Cantu Executed for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Pure Murder Chapter 10: JENNIFER ERTMAN - Chapter 1 < Prev Chapter. While Jenny and Elizabeth were living the last few hours of their lives, Peter Cantu, Efrain Perez, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Joe Medellin and Joe's 14 year old brother were initiating a new member, Raul Villareal, into their gang, known as the Black and Whites. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Laura Ingraham today said shes got incident after incident of things like this committed by illegals. One member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. I was 15. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The rapes and murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. >> The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. The Ertmans and Penas gathered friends and neighbors to help them pass out a huge stack of fliers with the girls' pictures all over the Houston area, even giving them to newspaper vendors on the roadside. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? 06/23/1998 - Randy Ertman and Sandy Ertman, whose daughter Jennifer Ertman was murdered. [7] Prez will become eligible for parole on October 10, 2029, while Villarreal will become eligible for parole on September 20, 2029.[27][28]. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 75 0 obj /Rotate 0 Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. /Type /Catalog Donald R. Davis and Robert Morrow represented Cantu at trial. In debate over slow executions, victim families wrestle with whether those condemned should suffer. The Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena (Warning: Brutal On June 24, 1993, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman from Houston, Texas were raped and murdered. Johnny Loria, left, Betty Williams, and others gather at the memorial site for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea in TC Jester Park on Tuesday in part to help remember and keep attention on their brutal rape and murder. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. You are right about Bush, however I believe further that we have been duped by the GOP. PDF United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. We have set your language to front of [Houston] City Hall, they've got all these beautiful trees. I hope his life is, was and remains a misery. jennifer ertman autopsy photos The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. Both girls where beautiful high school students at Waltrip High. 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. DOES SHE HAVE BLOND HAIR?!!?". She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. 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. This is a truly brutal case of murder. The girls were Waltrip High School students. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. For justice for my little girl," Elizabeth's father, Adolph Pena, said. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. Murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. Man convicted of murdering 2 teens in 1993 denied parole - ABC13 Houston Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. Peter Anthony Cantu Execution: Mastermind of Jennifer Ertman and posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its Supporters of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena hold their photos as the State of Texas prepares to execute Derrick Sean O'Brien Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 791 ] I saw hardened, lifelong cops get tears in their eyes when talking about the scene more than a year later. Did one of the culprits confess with that much detail? [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. Gang rapists/murderers are a special kind of sub species of vermin. 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.". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The gang problem was bad enough that my middle school wouldn't allow us to wear clothing that was mostly white, mostly black, most red, mostly green, etc because of possible gang affiliation. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. connor walsh death; king eurystheus physical appearance; jennifer ertman autopsy photos. Death near for Ertman-Pea killer, but crime still shakes Houston - Chron Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. [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. 'You're not even an animal,' in the courtroom of Judge Bill Harmon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994, 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. Living in Houston meant constant reminders of their daughter's murder. Sandra Babcock, attorney for Mexican-born death row inmate Jose Medellin, speaks to the media after his execution Tuesday. 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. He received a 40-year prison sentence, the maximum for a juvenile, for the sexual assault of Jennifer Ertman. The gang members then stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. The homicide of Ertman and Pena stood out as truly newsworthy all over Texas because of the grievous idea of the wrongdoing alongside the new law that was set up that enabled the groups of the exploited people to see the execution of the killers. 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. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. He told the call taker that the missing girls' bodies could be found near T.C. O'Brien, one of six gang members, was convicted of the slayings of high school students Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena in Houston almost 13 years ago. I ain't ever gonna hear that again, that hurts," said Randy Ertman, the victim's father. 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. Both girls were strangled to death. June 24th: Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman Killed (1993) No parent should lose a child. On June 24th 1993, a gang of men took the lives of 2 young girls. The murder of the two girls made headlinesin 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. 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. 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. %%EOF Family members linked to this person will appear here. Huntsville Unit prison. [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. jennifer ertman autopsy photos UK Lunchtime Results jennifer ertman autopsy photos. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 1) You are a coward with regard to Mexico. >> [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM 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. Today's video is on the case of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. endobj The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [7], Villarreal had not been a member of the Black and White gang or any gang but had engaged in this initiation ceremony whereby he had been forced to fight several gang members for five minutes successively before they judged whether to accept him. Jennifer Ertman's dad, Randy Ertman, was about to give an interview regarding the missing girls to a local television reporter when the call came over a cameraman's police scanner that two bodies had been found. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). % This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena murdered while walking near Houston Autopsy photographs showed the differences in decomposition between those areas that suffered trauma and those that did not, such as Jennifer Ertman's legs, chest, and . I need not go further. This is no job for the criminal justice system. [48] Another memorial exists at T.C. 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. Beyond Evil:The Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena 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. It's not pretty, but I think people need to know this - reddit 7/11/06--Randy Ertman turns to wait for his wife Sandra and supporters after Derrick Sean O'Brien was executed Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. It's satisfying to read that the death penalty was actually carried out on this pack of vermin. When the police questioned 'Gonzalez', he said that he had made the original call at his 16 year-old wife's urging. One of the boys boasted of having 'virgin blood' on him. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. I have no good words left for President Bush. /Info 70 0 R Bush is getting really BAD advice from an staffer and will come to his senses soon.
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