I saw hardened, lifelong cops get tears in their eyes when talking about the scene more than a year later. He was the ringleader in a crime that struck a raw nerve for its sheer brutality: the repeated gang rape, torture and murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena in 1993. /Contents [ 75 0 R ] Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. For justice. Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber Turns out the friend I was with was a serial rapist. /PageLayout /SinglePage Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. /CS1 [ /Pattern /DeviceGray ] /CS2 [ /Pattern /DeviceRGB ] >> /Font << /F9 [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. "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. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. Anti-death penalty supporters gather outside the barricade during the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. Is there something we can do to bring more attention to this situation? /Prev 62433 . On June 24, 1993, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman from Houston, Texas were raped and murdered. Like 4 of us climbed a tree. Both victims were badly decaying, and dental records were used for identification. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Living in Houston meant constant reminders of their daughter's murder. Most of the soft tissue on Jennifer Ertman's head and the external portion of her vagina was eaten by maggots, indicating that there was trauma, hemorrhaging and bleeding. 0000008539 00000 n 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. stream When the rapes finally ended, the horror was not over. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. What would I tell them? He didn't fuck with me because his cousin was my good friend. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when I dont knowLaura Ingraham is talking aboutI think I first heard about it the other day from her. Morning Cup of Murder - Year Two. 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. I have no good words left for President Bush. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to police. [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. 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. be a deterrent.". Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. >> 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". [44] Ertman had wanted to have Andy Kahan, the City of Houston's crime advocate, to witness the execution of Medelln. Randy commandeered the news van and went to the scene that was now bustling with police activity. 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. 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. It worked. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. If they hung all five of them, that would Ertman was catapulted into his advocacy role by the June 24, 1993, murders of his 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer, and her 16-year-old friend, Elizabeth Pena. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an One of the gang members grabbed Pena. 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. "It's a little late," Ertman said. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. endobj 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. I might try to email it to Dennis Prager. That guy was a fucking monster. << Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Pure Murder Chapter 10: JENNIFER ERTMAN - Chapter 1 < Prev Chapter. 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. 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?? Another change that resulted from the Ertman-Pena case was the decision to allow victims' relatives to witness executions. Sean Mitchell, 36, is surrounded by children Juliet, 4, Dominick, 5, and Brock Mitchell, 7, as they say a prayer at the memorial site for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena along T.C. The medical examiner later testified that this is how she could be sure as to the horrible brutality of the rapes, beatings and murders. Three others have long prison terms. there are times we have all thought and had dreams of what we would do with a big lottery win. Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". 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. Did one of the culprits confess with that much detail? O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. You can always change this later in your Account settings. xc```b``^dL`c@ >f(T0Fk^350QxA]gY=kfNy-3&00xLd$OexQ8 9L-K~p800.m``:Q *R 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. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. 0000000017 00000 n 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. [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. There was a problem getting your location. Gang rapists/murderers are a special kind of sub species of vermin. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. Wow, I am speechless! Jennifer Ertmans dad is on Laura Ingraham right nowhour is almost up though. Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. Having a teenage daughter myself reading this was so painful. %%EOF This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. 0 He was 35 and had lived on death row longer than his victims were alive. Hiding. The scheduled execution of Medellin has attracted international attention after the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, said the Mexican-born Medellin and some 50 other Mexicans on death rows around the nation should have new hearings in U.S. courts to determine whether a 1963 treaty was violated with their arrests. F-me, these stories get uglier and sadder every day. 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. Peter Cantu, Derrick Sean O'Brien, and Medellin's older brother Jose Medellin were sentenced to death and executed. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. Those poor poor girls. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Report: Houston ranked No. We also discuss the related murder of Patricia Lourdes Lopez. /Length 1385 Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in /N 31 Part of the belt was left at the murder scene, the rest was found in O'Brien's home. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. 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. I can only hope that Pres. "[20], Cantu dropped off Jos Medelln, Prez, and Villarreal at his residence, where he lived with his brother, Joe Cantu, and sister-in-law, Christina Cantu. We love them and miss them," Adolph Pena said. 0000003012 00000 n After Ws wimping out on this issue, I have lost all respect for the man as a leader. They are both buried at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. The teens were killed in T.C.. Thanks for listening. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. GREAT NEWS! "You're not even an animal," in the courtroom of Judge Bill Harmon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994. Dude, you're a badass! 74 0 obj Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. So I know that this is a trivial side point. Randy commandeered the news van and went to the scene that was now bustling with police activity. 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. [24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? >> 1) You are a coward with regard to Mexico. Testimony showed that the girls' bodies were kicked and their necks were stomped on after the strangulations in order to "make sure that they were really dead.". endobj 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. /Root 73 0 R They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. Both girls where beautiful high school students at Waltrip High. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. When Peter Cantu saw Jenny and Elizabeth, he thought it was a man and a woman and told the other gang members that he wanted to jump him and beat him up. No death, but it was a year before columbine. One member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. 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". [5][30], Before his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. 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. Really. /L 64011 << On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. Both girls were strangled to death. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. They were two teenage girls from Texas who disappeared during one night after attending a. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. [7] Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. [3], When the pair realized they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to conform to the curfew both had promised their parents. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. << The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. 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. 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. As Ertman was murdered, Pea was forced to watch her friend's death as other gang members held a ligature around her own neck. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. They were forced to perform oral sex. Sylvia Orta Perez, 32, who had gym class with Jennifer Ertman in middle school, takes a moment at the memorial site for Ertman and Elizabeth Pea in TC Jester Park on Tuesday. It shocked many onlookers and outraged a few. Ertman and Pea decided to take a 10-minute shortcut to Pea's residence in Oak Forest by following the railroad tracks and then passing through T.C. Sean O' Brien, accused of rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, in courtroom for trial. Medellin, now 33, was one of six teenagers arrested and charged with the gang rape and murders of Elizabeth Pena, 16, and Jennifer Ertman, 14. 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. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. Two who 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. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. 14, received varying sentences according to their individual involvement including death sentences, life sentences, or life sentences with the . R.I.P to the both of them. I wonder if any of these men would have done something like this if they were alone. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. to Ertman. 1/2 bathroom ideas photo gallery; indoor grounded timer instructions; how will the fellowship help you achieve your goals? O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic, Black person in the gang) and Villarreal strangled Ertman with O'Brien's red nylon belt before breaking the belt. [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. 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. "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. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Jester Park in northwest Houston. 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. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). Cantu, the first of five to be tried, convicted and condemned, will be the last to be executed. Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. Jenny was strangled with the belt of Sean O'Brien, with two murderers pulling, one on each side, until the belt broke. [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. Over the years, he lobbied for the right, along with Pena's parents, Kahan and the group Justice for All. When he finally faced death, Cantu made no apology and had no statement. Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Resend Activation Email. / CBS News. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. This browser does not support getting your location. It's a saying you hear time and time again yet, time and time again, parents are made to bury their young children. 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. Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual 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. Raul was an acquaintance of Efrain and was not known to the other gang members. The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. /OpenAction 71 0 R The teens were killed in TC Jester . CONTACT FILED: RANDY ERTMAN. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. Carol Christian reports on breaking news for chron.com. 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. Guns, cops, all that shit. I believe only non violent offenders are capable of and deserving of rehabilitation. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. June 25, 1994: Family and friends of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena gather at T.C. Eventually, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice voted to change the policy. Whenever I see a post about it online, I always get this wave of negative emotions dumped over me. 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. 76 0 R /F10 78 0 R /F11 80 0 R /F12 82 0 R /F13 84 0 R /F14 86 0 R >> >> 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. his arms, also apologized. By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member.
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