[5], Leaving the crime scene, Cantu handed Venancio Medelln a Goofy wristwatch taken from Ertman's body, saying, "Take this, I don't want it. FILE Randy Ertman is restrained Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1994, in Houston outside the courtroom where he addressed three of the five gang members convicted of killing his daughter and her friend. Since joining the Houston Chronicle staff in 1998, she has covered various beats, including criminal courts and transportation. My first knowledge of the death of Jennifer was seeing Randy, on the news that evening, screaming at the police officers who were struggling to hold him back, "Does she have blond hair?? A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. 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. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, testified against 4 of the gang members. I saw hardened, lifelong cops get tears in their eyes when talking about the scene more than a year later. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Dept. "Hopefully they'll find some peace. 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. How sick My heart is broken. Courtesy photos Show More Show Less 2 of 3 Peter Anthony Cantu, shown at his 1994 trial, was the one who called . All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! 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. FED. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Ertman, 15, and Pea, 16, in 1993. 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. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. 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. /OpenAction 71 0 R On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Testimony showed that Jenny had gotten free and could have run away but returned to Elizabeth when she cried out for Jenny to help her. 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.". I wondered that too. Maybe other people can email to other hosts as well. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. Jester Park. Police said the Waltrip High School students were. February 27, 2023 . Hell, no.". Jennifer Ertman was born on August 15, 1978, to Sandra and Randy Ertman. I hope he spends the entire 40 years in prison. Four days after the girls disappeared, a person identifying himself as 'Gonzalez' called the Crimestoppers Tips number. Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. 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. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The families filed missing persons reports with the Houston Police Department and continued to look for the girls on their own. /O 74 R.I.P to the both of them. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. Turns out the friend I was with was a serial rapist. [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. /Size 89 /Type /Page He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This was a crime on June 24th 1993. management. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Put a needle in her arm and just go to sleep. [23] Both bodies had significantly decomposed, and dental records were used for identification. [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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. "I told him to stick it. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. What could you wear, stripes, patterns, purple, pink, grey? [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. There is a problem with your email/password. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. 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". [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Peter Cantu, the leader of the gang, ordered the members to kill the girls. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. Where [are] you going?" 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. 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. curfew. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. I ain't ever gonna hear that again, that hurts," said Randy Ertman, the victim's father. Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence, the maximum punishment allowed for a juvenile. Try again later. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. 0000008539 00000 n There's no mitigation you could provide that will ever make me believe anyone who is fit to breathe clean air could or would commits this crime. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. In what police later would describe as a sadistic frenzy, the girls were gang-raped for more than an hour. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. The whole purpose of punishing these people should be to make them suffer. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were beaten, gang raped, and strangled in Houston, Texas. But he has sowered. 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. %PDF-1.3 On June 24, 1993, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman from Houston, Texas were assaulted and killed. << So I know that this is a trivial side point. 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. << Really. 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. Thanks for listening. Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . 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. 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. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. 75 0 obj For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Both completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. On June 24, 1993, the girls spent the day together.and then died together. . 0000007142 00000 n stream 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. She then attempted to flee. I cant even imagine those poor girls. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. 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. 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. GREAT NEWS! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. Try again later. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. jennifer ertman autopsy photos. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Anti-death penalty supporters gather outside the barricade during the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. 06/23/1998 - Randy Ertman and Sandy Ertman, whose daughter Jennifer Ertman was murdered. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. Thanks for your help! Ertman and Pena were headed home from a party, and. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. 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. 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. Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. /Type /Catalog Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Ertman tried to help. Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Who is Justin Dirden? 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. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 791 ] LQ>icb7#f0wNb7tM:q2$`zg A'QS5Cf\ =!4S&1qu+NZbu{Na!P. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in 72 17 A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. We get into the details of the story at 9:46. We also discuss the related murder of Patricia Lourdes Lopez. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Murder of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman (Houston, TX 1993) Elizabeth Pena (16) and Jennifer Ertman (14) were out on the humid Houston evening of June 24th, 1993 enjoying a pool party at the apartment complex of another friend. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. 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. Failed to delete memorial. On June 24, 1993, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman from Houston, Texas were raped and murdered. 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. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. Rose Rogers says a prayer at the memorial for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena along T.C. when they committed their crimes. Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. I want them to suffer without stop until the end of time, until their very souls explode from sheer agony and pain. The other change came from the Texas Department of Corrections which instituted a new policy allowing victims' families the choice and right to view the execution of their perpetrators. /Pages 63 0 R [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. I went to school with them. Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. 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Outside the girls' school, Waltrip High, death penalty opponents were calling for a halt to all executions in Texas. Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Peter Cantu's execution. On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the Peter Anthony Cantu is shown in this undated Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout photo. This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. This is one that truly, truly haunts me. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. << He told the call taker that the missing girls' bodies could be found near T.C. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Texas Dept. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I assume that's why it's left such a strong impact on me. 8 years. /Length 166 Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. Nine minutes later, he was dead. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? Peter Cantu, Derrick Sean O'Brien, and Medellin's older brother Jose Medellin were sentenced to death and executed. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. 0000000931 00000 n 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. C.E. All five gang members were sentenced to death for the July 1993 slayings of his 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. /PageMode /UseNone 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. Jennifer Ertmans dad is on Laura Ingraham right nowhour is almost up though. It's satisfying to read that the death penalty was actually carried out on this pack of vermin. 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. his arms, also apologized. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Im listening to her (Laura Ingraham) right now. The Ertmans were ecstatic at the birth of their child because they were not sure if they would ever be able to conceive, since Sandra was on the wrong side of thirty-five. 0000003012 00000 n 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? He raped Jennifer and was later sentenced to 40 years for aggravated sexual assault, which was the maximum sentence for a juvenile. Christina Almaraz hugs Elizabeth Pena's father Adolfo Pena after the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. Prior to his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. Premiered Apr 29, 2022 17 Dislike Share Save Sinister Intelligence 147 subscribers ****WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT**** The absolutely heinous murder of teenage friends Jennifer Louise Ertman and. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. / CBS News. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy adn Sandra's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. After several minutes, 14-year-old Jennifer Louise Ertman became limp and sank to the ground. [36] Governor Perry rejected calls from Mexico and Washington, DC, to delay the execution, citing the torture, rape, and strangulation of two teenaged girls in Houston 15 years ago as just cause for the death penalty. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. << 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. He was frustrated that he had been the one who was unable to fight Raul. You are right about Bush, however I believe further that we have been duped by the GOP. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Thank you for doing this write up. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to the police. Add to your scrapbook. January 24, 2023. 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. When the police questioned 'Gonzalez', he said that he had made the original call at his 16 year-old wife's urging. Neither attempted to prevent the assaults or to inform the police. [7] Year should not be greater than current year. Three others have long prison terms. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. 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. Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". Oops, something didn't work. 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.
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