startxref Eventually, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice voted to change the policy. Sadly, they never made it.. What could you wear, stripes, patterns, purple, pink, grey? The medical examiner later testified that this is how she could be sure as to the horrible brutality of the rapes, beatings and murders. In June of 1993, the two girls stumbled across a gang initiation on White Oak Bayou. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. On June 24, 1993, the girls spent the day together.and then died together. stream Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. The juvenile pled guilty to his charge and his sentence will be reviewed when he turns 18, at which time he could be released. Today's video is on the case of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. June 24th: Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman Killed (1993) No parent should lose a child. [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. 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. This means that the new member was required to fight every member of the gang until he passed out and then he would be accepted as a member. /Resources << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. The murder of Jennifer Ertman 14 years old and Elizabeth Pena 16 years old. 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. This was clearly a job for a lynch mob. 88 0 obj Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. That guy was a fucking monster. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she holds a Master?s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a Master?s in sociology from Michigan State University. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case Christina Almaraz hugs Elizabeth Pena's father Adolfo Pena after the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. . They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. 8 years. 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. 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. 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, August 17, 2010 - Peter Anthony Cantu Execution: Mastermind of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murders to Die. there are times we have all thought and had dreams of what we would do with a big lottery win. exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. We need to send Jorge some kneepads so he wont hurt himself in dealing with Mexico. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The gang continued drinking and 'shooting the breeze' for some time and then decided to leave. 0000001187 00000 n [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. "Venancio Medellin was spared from a death sentence because of his age when he helped five other gang members rape, strangle and stomp Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea to death on a hot summer night in Houston in 1993, but he should spend every day of the rest of his sentence locked up for everyone's sake," Ogg said. They had spent the evening drinking beer and then "jumping in" Raul. Peter Anthony Cantu is shown in this undated Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout photo. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. 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. /Size 89 Another change that resulted from the Ertman-Pena case was the decision to allow victims' relatives to witness executions. 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. Nine minutes later, he was dead. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation.". The police were sent to the scene and searched the park without finding anything. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Peter Cantu's execution. [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. 0 0000007142 00000 n The gang members stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. I hope you rot in hell.". This is a truly brutal case of murder. Sorry! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907733/posts, Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate 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. Wow, I am speechless! 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. /PageMode /UseNone the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . 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. /CS1 [ /Pattern /DeviceGray ] /CS2 [ /Pattern /DeviceRGB ] >> /Font << /F9 Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. 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. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He told the call taker that the missing girls' bodies could be found near T.C. I was in Menlo park in during a huge gang fight. Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. Try again later. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. 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. << FED. If they hung all five of them, that would 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 girls were Waltrip High School students. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Texas Dept. She felt sorry for the families and wanted them to be able to put their daughters' bodies to rest. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. 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. 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. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. The gang members then stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". The families filed missing persons reports with the Houston Police Department and continued to look for the girls on their own. Peter Anthony Cantu, shown at his 1994 trial, was the one who called for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea to be killed so they couldn't identify their attackers. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. After the belt broke, the killers used her own shoelaces to finish their job. endobj They are both buried at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. 75 0 obj 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. /Linearized 1 She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. 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! At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . This is a carousel. This is the location that Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were raped and murdered by a gang in 1993. imgur 34 1 31 Related Topics Houston Harris County Texas United States of America North America Place 31 comments Best Add a Comment a-sex-pack 8 yr. ago What a sad day that was. [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. 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member. 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 % Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [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. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907715/posts. 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. Very well done. /N 31 The murder of Ertman and Pena made headlines all over Texas due to the heinous nature of the crime along with the new law that was put in place that allowed the families of the victims to view the execution of the murderers. The day of rage is coming though. Try again. 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. 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. I hope he spends the entire 40 years in prison. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times, most recently in November 2020. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to the police. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. The Texas parole board denied parole on several occasions to Venancio Medellin, most recently in 2020. [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. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. While were at it maybe some pads for Jorge Sr. for his meets with Bubba. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. 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.". Thanks for your help! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Learn more about merges. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. We get into the details of the story at 9:46. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM "It's just a last-ditch effort to keep the scumbag breathing," Ertman said. May the souls of these poor girls rest in peace in Gods loving arms, and may the monsters who did this be subject to the most vicious and painful torture that hell has to offer. Maybe other people can email to other hosts as well. I assume that's why it's left such a strong impact on me. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. Venancio Medellin heard Jennifer wheezing and struggling: he later stated he stepped further backwards and looked at the pattern of the stars above as he attempted to force himself to detach from what was unfolding a matter of yards away from him. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when Adolph Pena, embraced by his wife, Melissa, wears a shirt showing the pictures of his slain daughter, Elizabeth, left, and her friend, Jennifer Ertman, who were killed by killed by gang members five years ago. << Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. based on information from your browser. 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. [11][n 1], Ertman could've easily run to escape at this point but ran to help her friend. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked After the trial of Peter Cantu, Judge Bill Harmon allowed the family members to address the convicted. We love them and miss them," Adolph Pena said. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. This photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows death row inmate Derrick O'Brien who is scheduled for execution at the Texas prison in Huntsville, Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Where [are] you going?" They were two teenage girls from Texas who disappeared during one night after attending a. I have voted for him as Governor and President without regret. One of them bragged about having virgin blood on his underwear. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 791 ] 0000004107 00000 n 1) You are a coward with regard to Mexico. /Root 73 0 R Six gang members of the "Black and Whites" were convicted in their assaults and murders. 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. 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. He was the youngest of six members of the so-called Black and White gang when they brutally raped and killed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in June 1993. One of them, Peter Cantu, was tried in 1994. Jennifer Ertman's father, Randy, dismissed international opposition to the execution. FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908103/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907733/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907715/posts. On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. 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". In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy adn Sandra's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. << [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. "I told him to stick it. Add to your scrapbook. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. I hope his life is, was and remains a misery. Over the years, he lobbied for the right, along with Pena's parents, Kahan and the group Justice for All. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Report: Houston ranked No. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Both girls were strangled to death. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. / CBS News. Jester, both busy streets. When the rapes finally ended, the horror was not over. his arms, also apologized. 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. The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. "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. Dude, you're a badass! [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Please reset your password. 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. 73 0 obj CONTACT FILED: RANDY ERTMAN. 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. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. Ertman could have easily run to escape at this point, but ran to help her friend. On June 24th 1993, a gang of men took the lives of 2 young girls. 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. C.E. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. Im not sure who else has brought attention to it. They should have hung them. He said he was told repeatedly by Peter Cantu to "get some". Anti-death penalty supporters gather outside the barricade during the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. . But if something like this cant spark it, what can? 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. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. /H [ 931 256 ] cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. >> 1 second ago. 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 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. [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. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Testimony showed that Raul lasted through three of the members before briefly losing consciousness. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. 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. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. . Disclaimer: Randy Ertman, father of Jennifer Ertman, confronts an anti-death penalty activist, David Adwood outside the 262nd Criminal District Court in 2003, where Judge Mike Anderson the execution date for Raul Villarreal. The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. >> April 5, 1994. 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.