[34] In 2004, the International Court of Justice responded to a lawsuit filed by Mexico against the United States; the court ordered hearings to be held for inmates, including Medelln, who were denied consular rights. 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. Nine minutes later, he was dead. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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). On the evening of June 24, 1993, they left a friend's apartment at 11:15 to head home and took a shortcut through T.C. be a deterrent.". 73 0 obj Learn more about managing a memorial . A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. Then again, no one has forgotten much of anything about those murders. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. But not until an anonymous 911 call four days later were the bodies of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena finally recovered. Try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [5] This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. Although only one of the brothers had fought Villarreal, both had left the initiation ceremony minutes before both girls were abducted. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". Jester Park looks much the same as it did 25 years ago, but there's an addition of two park benches in honor of two friends who died here in 1993. Weve updated the security on the site. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. She screamed. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7051821/jennifer-lee-ertman. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Four days later, when searchers finally found Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, their bodies were unrecognizable. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Home / Uncategorized / murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In what police later would describe as a sadistic frenzy, the girls were gang-raped for more than an hour. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. /S 280 As previously stated, Jennifer Louise Ertman who was born on August 15, 1978, and Elizabeth Christine Pena who was born on June 21, 1977 were both raped and killed on June 24, 1993. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. O'Brien was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m., seven minutes after the lethal drugs began. front of [Houston] City Hall, they've got all these beautiful trees. O'Brien was one of six members of a fledgling street gang arrested in the slayings of Elizabeth Pena, 16,. There is a problem with your email/password. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A system error has occurred. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. /O 74 Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 0000004107 00000 n 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. 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. murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin Posted at 01:41h in to avoid accidents, a defensive driver should by On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. She was then forced to remove her underwear. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 03:48. Please reset your password. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "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. [4], Ertman and Pea decided to take a 10-minute shortcut to Pea's residence in Oak Forest by following the railroad tracks and passing through T.C. The gang was arrested. English She then attempted to flee. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. But when you go around and ask anybody in the city of Houston, do you remember the Ertman/Pe a case, they will immediately say, 'Yes, the two girls who were gang-raped and brutally killed.' Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell 0000003012 00000 n The authorities say the two girls -- Jennifer Lee Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16 -- were taking a shortcut home after a pool party on the night of June 24 when they apparently stumbled upon an . When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. He was the ringleader intheslayings, whichstruck a. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. 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. . Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. They spoke of having "a lot of fun (with) a couple of chicks.". Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. his arms, also apologized. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. involvement "the worst mistake that I ever made in my whole life." The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. 88 0 obj Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. 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. Follow Deborah Wrigley on Facebook and Twitter. The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. This is a carousel with slides. curfew. When the police followed this suggestion, they found the badly decaying bodies of Jenny and Elizabeth. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. "[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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Cantu's brother, Joe, testified about what inspired him to call police. Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. In that case, a 27-year-old woman was found at a Houston park with her throat cut. O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic in the gang) and Villarreal then proceeded to strangle Ertman with a red nylon belt before the belt broke. 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. . [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. [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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Wage growth is slowing. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. [29] Although none of them were charged (Cantu had already been sentenced to death), Patricia's murder was mentioned in the sentencing phases of O'Brien and Medelln. Year should not be greater than current year. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth Christine Pea memorial. Ertman could have easily run to escape at this point, but ran to help her friend. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. All Rights Reserved. They probably would be married women now. This is what happened to 14 year old Jennifer Ertman and 16 year old Elizabeth Pea. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. All of it - the entire ugly tableau of human destruction - was told as if it had been a TV rerun from a year ago. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. This browser does not support getting your location. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. /Length 166 [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. >> One member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. C.E. /H [ 931 256 ] The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say, Vanessa Bryant, family settles claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Texas Dept. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. 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. Wage growth is slowing. 0000006863 00000 n "Why do I watch? On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. GREAT NEWS! Instead, they stumbled on to a gang initiation and they were tortured, assaulted and killed. [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Villarreal then sat alongside the other gang members, relaxing, talking, trading insults and compliments, and drinking beer. "Assuming everything goes as we hope it goes on Tuesday, that chapter of that book for the Ertmans and Pe as will be forever done," said Andy Kahan, the former head of the Mayor's Crime Victims office, who now holds a similar position with the Houston Police Department. Please reset your password. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. Failed to report flower. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. Jobs were back and property was rising in value. They probably would be married women now, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, perhaps with children of their own. HOUSTON - State officials have denied parole for Venancio Medellin, the youngest of six gang members convicted of the vicious rapes and murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena in 1993. Try again later. 0000008539 00000 n No crime in modern Houston history has resonated like this one, Kahan said. TDCJ refused to permit Kahan to witness the execution. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. [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. 72 17 /Parent 64 0 R Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena murders. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7053887/elizabeth-christine-pe%C3%B1a. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. of Criminal Justice), How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers, Pennsylvania police seized gloves, flashlight from home of Idaho murders suspect, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. [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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Medellin has been denied parole five times now. /L 64011 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 "I don't mean this in a gruesome 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. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 /Info 70 0 R He then apologized to his family before being executed by lethal injection. Anderson, a Houston Police Department officer who worked on the murder case, described the murder as "part of the impetus for the antigang programs in Houston." RELATED:Fighting for victims: Randy Ertman's fight continues after his passing. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in They were both abducted and murdered. Seventeen years later, the simple mention of their names still evokes a shudder, a shake of the head that such a thing could happen. Resend Activation Email. Prior to his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. She'd been raped and eviscerated. 76 0 R /F10 78 0 R /F11 80 0 R /F12 82 0 R /F13 84 0 R /F14 86 0 R >> >> In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Verify and try again. [44] Ertman had wanted to have Andy Kahan, the City of Houston's crime advocate, to witness the execution of Medelln. 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.". One night the words turned into acts. "This is. Six gang members were sentenced. when they committed their crimes. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. . %PDF-1.3 First published on August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM. >> But Elizabeth's desperate cries brought Jennifer back to help her best friend. By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. 0000005760 00000 n Hell, no.". 0000001544 00000 n 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. They should have hung them. On the night of June 24, 1993 -. HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Randy Ertman . Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . There was an error deleting this problem. Medellin has been denied parole five times now. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman, 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. [5][30], Before his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. Please try again later. What would I tell them? Because of their deaths, the state allows victim impact. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. She then attempted to flee. [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. of Criminal Justice), How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers, Pennsylvania police seized gloves, flashlight from home of Idaho murders suspect, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. startxref 0 Thanks for your help! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. synergy rv transport pay rate; stephen randolph todd. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an /Filter /FlateDecode Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Jester Park. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked 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. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Look at me! 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. Ertman tried to help. The two were students of Waltrip High School. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. endobj Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "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. [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. LQ>icb7#f0wNb7tM:q2$`zg A'QS5Cf\ =!4S&1qu+NZbu{Na!P. 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. 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? This suggested a lurking evil, omnipresent and inchoate. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM Jennifer was a victim of homicide. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. "Most people know it from the defendant's name. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Cantu had been troubled and violent since his early youth. 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. Their story has been oft-repeated, in the retelling burnished to a handful of details: the fateful choice of a route home, the abduction from the railroad tracks, the decision of one to turn back when she heard her friend scream, the clothes ripped from their bodies, the multiple and repeated assaults, the inexplicable decision that they must die in a manner equally brutal. 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. 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, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. to Ertman. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Look at me good!". There is a problem with your email/password. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. 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. 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. /Root 73 0 R [47] Medellin is scheduled to be released in 2034. 0000007142 00000 n /T 62444 This is a carousel with slides. /OpenAction 71 0 R She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. Failed to report flower. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. To save time, they took a shortcut that led along railroad tracks near T.C. Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. This is a carousel. The bodies were able to be identified by their dental records. Jester Park.[43]. Anderson, a Houston Police Department officer who worked on the murder case, described the murder as "part of the impetus for the antigang programs in Houston." Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. He threatened to kill security guards at the alternative school he periodically attended. 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