. /N 31 "It's a little late," Ertman said. Medellin was one of six teenagers arrested and charged with the 1993 gang rape and murders of Elizabeth Pea, 16, and Jennifer Ertman, 14. 'Gonzalez' said that his brother was one of the six people involved in killing the girls, and gave police the names of all but one, the new recruit, whom he did not know. 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". Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Five of the gang members proceeded to repeatedly rape both girls for in excess of an hour. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. "He's a guy who fully accepts his responsibility.". Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In what police later would describe as a sadistic frenzy, the girls were gang-raped for more than an hour. 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. After the trial of Peter Cantu, Judge Bill Harmon allowed the family members to address the convicted. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. January 24, 2023. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. All five gang members were sentenced to death for the July 1993 slayings of his 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. She was then forced to remove her underwear. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. front of [Houston] City Hall, they've got all these beautiful trees. Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . After the belt broke, the killers used her own shoelaces to finish their job. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. stream Six gang members of the "Black and Whites" were convicted in their assaults and murders. Jester Park. Jester Park in northwest Houston. I hope he spends the entire 40 years in prison. 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. The break in solving the case came from, of course, the 911 call. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. Hiding. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. In response to accusations from anti-death penalty advocates that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual form of punishment, Pea's father later remarked O'Brien's death had occurred peacefully, "in twenty seconds", adding: "I wish to God that my daughter could have died that easily. Testimony showed that Raul lasted through three of the members before briefly losing consciousness. At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". Try again later. 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Another change that resulted from the Ertman-Pena case was the decision to allow victims' relatives to witness executions. I believe only non violent offenders are capable of and deserving of rehabilitation. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. This is no job for the criminal justice system. "He has matured remarkably," said Robin Norris, his appeals lawyer. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. 1 second ago. She'd been raped and eviscerated. Please try again later. 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. 0000009909 00000 n No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. 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. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. 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. Since joining the Houston Chronicle staff in 1998, she has covered various beats, including criminal courts and transportation. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Police said the Waltrip High School students were. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. 1993 - Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder 38,716 views Dec 20, 2018 507 Dislike Share Save KPRC 2 Click2Houston 485K subscribers The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth. 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! >> She felt sorry for the families and wanted them to be able to put their daughters' bodies to rest. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. During the trial, the Ertmans asked to address the court. Add to your scrapbook. "[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. << [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Oops, something didn't work. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "He never should have been breathing in the first place.". Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. The gang members stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Texas tornados destroy homes, leave 300,000 without power, Proposed Texas bill would offer 12 weeks of paid family leave, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Texas Republican wants to ban access to abortion websites, Dallas Morning News reporter calls mayor 'bruh,' gets fired. 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. A major precedent was set at the end of Cantu's trial when Harmon allowed Ertman's father to address the convicted murderer. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. Murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' The girls were raped and murdered by the gang members in a field near T.C. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. Please reset your password. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case 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. 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. 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 enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Over the years, he lobbied for the right, along with Pena's parents, Kahan and the group Justice for All. Hell, no.". I imagine these sick fucks were all quite proud to share the details. For justice for my little girl," Elizabeth's father, Adolph Pena, said. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. 0000004107 00000 n The families of both Ertman and Pea strongly favored the execution(s). Try again later. It shocked many onlookers and outraged a few. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). For the next hour or so, these beautiful, innocent young girls were subjected to the most brutal gang rapes that most of the investigating officers had ever encountered. "I don't mean this in a gruesome As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by gang. C.E. Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Peter Cantu's execution. Huntsville Unit prison. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Among his blistering comments, Ertman shouted at him, "You're not even an animal." His war on terror is a sham - if he was so concerned about terrorists why does he allow American citizens to be murdered by Mexican terrorists on own soil. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. jennifer ertman autopsy photos UK Lunchtime Results jennifer ertman autopsy photos. /L 64011 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. xc```b``^dL`c@ >f(T0Fk^350QxA]gY=kfNy-3&00xLd$OexQ8 9L-K~p800.m``:Q *R Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. /ID [] 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.