Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. He said he was told repeatedly by Peter Cantu to "get some". Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 0
C.E. I can only hope that Pres. FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2008, file photo, Adolfo Pena, from right, father of victim Elizabeth Pena, Randy Ertman, father of victim Jennifer Ertman, and Christina Alamaraz, friend of Jennifer Ertman, speak to the media after the execution of Mexican-born death row inmate Jose Medellin in Huntsville, Texas. The person not sentenced to death, 14 Please enter your email and password to sign in. [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. 0000007142 00000 n
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Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Jenny was strangled with the belt of Sean O'Brien, with two murderers pulling, one on each side, until the belt broke. I attended all five trials with the Ertmans and know too well the awful things that they and the Penas had to hear and see in the course of seeing Justice served for their girls. 0000006863 00000 n
Two of them will come up for parole in 2028. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Dept. She felt sorry for the families and wanted them to be able to put their daughters' bodies to rest. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Since joining the Houston Chronicle staff in 1998, she has covered various beats, including criminal courts and transportation. "He has matured remarkably," said Robin Norris, his appeals lawyer. 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. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This is one that truly, truly haunts me. This is no job for the criminal justice system. Turns out the friend I was with was a serial rapist. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. The girls were Waltrip High School students. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Ertman, 15, and Pea, 16, in 1993. Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. Really. 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. 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. endobj
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He told the call taker that the missing girls' bodies could be found near T.C. Thanks for listening. Make sure that the file is a photo. After Ws wimping out on this issue, I have lost all respect for the man as a leader. / CBS News. Year should not be greater than current year. Ertman could have easily run to escape at this point, but ran to help her friend. Christina Almaraz hugs Elizabeth Pena's father Adolfo Pena after the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. I hope you rot in hell.". <<
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Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. 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. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. By . 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. xref
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I'm going to show up to his parole. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. on. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. What a horrible crime. Laura Ingraham today said shes got incident after incident of things like this committed by illegals. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I was in Menlo park in during a huge gang fight. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. /Type /Catalog
Two of Cantu's companions in the gang they dubbed the Black and White preceded him to the death chamber. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. Sean O' Brien, accused of rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, in courtroom for trial. Elizabeth's father said he was not surprised. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. window at Ertman and other relatives of the girls and called his In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! I saw hardened, lifelong cops get tears in their eyes when talking about the scene more than a year later. >>
I was in a tree. / jennifer ertman autopsy photos. The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. They were two teenage girls from Texas who disappeared during one night after attending a. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. /Prev 62433
interview with The Associated Press. C.E. . He didn't fuck with me because his cousin was my good friend. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. DOES SHE HAVE BLOND HAIR?!!?". But after the execution Tuesday things were different. [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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We need to send Jorge some kneepads so he wont hurt himself in dealing with Mexico. Five of the gang members proceeded to repeatedly rape both girls for in excess of an hour. He was frustrated that he had been the one who was unable to fight Raul. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by gang. 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. 0000000931 00000 n
A system error has occurred. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Six gang members of the "Black and Whites" were convicted in their assaults and murders. Thank you for doing this write up. 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. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. She was thrown to the ground by gang members Peter Cantu and Derrick Sean O'Brien. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "He never should have been breathing in the first place.". On death row, Cantu, now 35, was classified among the best-behaving inmates. Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Cantu's execution. /OpenAction 71 0 R
Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. Christina Almaraz was a childhood friend of both Ertman and Pena. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' Another change that resulted from the Ertman-Pena case was the decision to allow victims' relatives to witness executions. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. One of the boys boasted of having 'virgin blood' on him. Although only one of the brothers had fought Villarreal, both had left the initiation ceremony minutes before both girls were abducted. The gang members ran and grabbed Elizabeth and pulled her down the incline, off of the tracks. /H [ 931 256 ]
Peter Anthony Cantu is shown in this undated Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout photo. Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Jester Park. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. Well I better stay speechless because whats going through my head would get me banned. 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. HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/KHOU) Murderer Peter Anthony Cantu was executed by the state of Texas Tuesday evening. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. I hope his life is, was and remains a misery. 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. The police were sent to the scene and searched the park without finding anything. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. They had spent the evening drinking beer and then "jumping in" Raul. 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. 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. This one has always stuck with me, to an insane degree. Minutes before Pea and Ertman encountered these gang members, two other gang members, twins Frank and Ramon Sandoval had participated in Villarreal's initiation ceremony. I have no good words left for President Bush. Failed to report flower. endobj
Where [are] you going?" 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". Sadly, they never made it.. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. 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. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM 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.". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. Over the years, he lobbied for the right, along with Pena's parents, Kahan and the group Justice for All. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Jester Park at White Oak bayou. 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. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. 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. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were beaten, gang raped, and strangled in Houston, Texas. 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. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. /N 31
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[24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. 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. Prior to his execution, O'Brien expressed his regrets for his actions to the families of Pea and Ertman. 72 0 obj
8 years. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Sandra Babcock, attorney for Mexican-born death row inmate Jose Medellin, speaks to the media after his execution Tuesday. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. O'Brien, one of six gang members, was convicted of the slayings of high school students Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena in Houston almost 13 years ago. 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 and 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman. [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 murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Report: Houston ranked No. /Resources << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace <<
Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . Two VERY important things in the criminal justice system have changed as a result of these murders. 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. 14, received varying sentences according to their individual involvement including death sentences, life sentences, or life sentences with the .