<< C.E. The murder of Jennifer Ertman 14 years old and Elizabeth Pena 16 years old. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Jennifer Lee Ertman (1978-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial 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. A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. [37] During his lifetime, Randy Ertman advocated strongly against granting parole to Venancio Medelln. 74 0 obj They were two teenage girls from Texas who disappeared during one night after attending a. Nine minutes later, he was dead. I was living in San Antonio the year before these murders. "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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They had spent the evening drinking beer and then "jumping in" Raul. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. How the events unfolded - Watching True Crime Stories She'd been raped and eviscerated. 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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. Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea - Wikipedia One of the boys boasted of having 'virgin blood' on him. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. 0000000931 00000 n Randy Ertman, whose daughter and a friend were raped and killed by gang members, has died of lung cancer. Another change that resulted from the Ertman-Pena case was the decision to allow victims' relatives to witness executions. Death near for Ertman-Pea killer, but crime still shakes Houston - Chron [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. The girls' families came to witness the execution and were met by supporters and applause when they walked out of the Walls Unit. Thanks for your help! Adolph and Melissa Pena are tying to keep their family strong as they remember their daughter, Elizabeth, and her friend, Jennifer Ertman, who were murdered in 1993. It was traced to the home of the brother of one of the men later sentenced to death for these murders. FED. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Carol got started in journalism while teaching English in Poland during martial law. "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. Dad is very angry because when President Bush was Governor he shook this mans hand and said these whatever in the hell these creatures are would be executed. He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. While were at it maybe some pads for Jorge Sr. for his meets with Bubba. Disclaimer: Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. The Texas parole board denied parole on several occasions to Venancio Medellin, most recently in 2020. They were forced to perform oral sex. CONTACT FILED: RANDY ERTMAN. %%EOF No one came to witness on Cantu's behalf when he received his lethal injection. Parole denied for gang member convicted for 1993 murders of Jennifer Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times, most recently in November 2020. They also knew they would have to pass a sexually-oriented business on that route and so decided to take a well-known shortcut down a railroad track and through a city park to Elizabeth's neighborhood. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? 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. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. It is stories like this that make me think this country is going to explode in a paroxysm of rage - pure rage. I cant even imagine those poor girls. 0000003012 00000 n Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. interview with The Associated Press. 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. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. The murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993. [7] The gang members ran and grabbed Elizabeth and pulled her down the incline, off of the tracks. Randy Ertman sits on the railroad tracks near the location where the bodies of two young women were found. Try again later. Beyond Evil:The Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena This account has been disabled. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. 0000000017 00000 n [48] Another memorial exists at T.C. The details in this description of the girls last moments are brutal. Turns out the friend I was with was a serial rapist. Try again later. [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. [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. 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! On that night they were at a pool party of a friend. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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? 88 0 obj Hiding. Among his blistering comments, Ertman shouted at him, "You're not even an animal." Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. A system error has occurred. 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. window at Ertman and other relatives of the girls and called his The police helicopter was flying over the park and this apparently prompted Mr. 'Gonzalez' to make a 911 call, directing the search to move to the other side of the bayou. Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber Photos of Jennifer Lee Ertman - Find a Grave Memorial Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. 0000000809 00000 n Bush is getting really BAD advice from an staffer and will come to his senses soon. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, ages 14 and 15, were walking home from a party, taking a shortcut to make it home by their 11 p.m. curfew on June 24, 1993. I hope his life is, was and remains a misery. stream 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. His knowledge of the crimes came from the killers themselves, most of whom came to his home after the murders, bragging and swapping the jewelry they had stolen from the girls. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. So I know that this is a trivial side point. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Peter Anthony Cantu is shown in this undated Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout photo. Villarreal then sat alongside the other gang members, relaxing, talking, trading insults and compliments, and drinking beer. Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in This is a truly brutal case of murder. Of the six people convicted for the heinous crimes, five were sentenced to death. In 2008, when convicted murderer Jose Medillin, a Mexican national, was facing execution, Ertman said he didn't care about international opposition. 75 0 obj Venancio Medelln did rape Ertman on one occasion. endobj Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. For justice. 2) Your immigration ideas are either traitorous or you have sold out to big business over consumers. The teens were killed in T.C.. 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. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. 72 0 obj One of them, Peter Cantu, was tried in 1994. 0000001187 00000 n Oops, we were unable to send the email. Jester, both busy streets. /Linearized 1 0000009638 00000 n June 24th: Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman Killed (1993) No parent should lose a child. his arms, also apologized. 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. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. Im listening to her (Laura Ingraham) right now. But he has sowered. He didn't fuck with me because his cousin was my good friend. FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908103/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907733/posts, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907715/posts. Jester Park. jennifer ertman Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. I need not go further. Derrick Sean O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The homicide of Ertman and Pena stood out as truly newsworthy all over Texas because of the grievous idea of the wrongdoing alongside the new law that was set up that enabled the groups of the exploited people to see the execution of the killers. What would I tell them? /Filter /FlateDecode Police said the Waltrip High School students were. Jenny was strangled with the belt of Sean O'Brien, with two murderers pulling, one on each side, until the belt broke. Waltrip High School has a memorial to the girls. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. For the families, it is a fight they will take beyond the grave. 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. Graves--- Elizabeth Pena & Jennifer Ertman murder location 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? Please enter your email and password to sign in. 72 17 "Nothing he would say to me would make any difference," he said. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 02:51. It worked. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. xc```b``^dL`c@ >f(T0Fk^350QxA]gY=kfNy-3&00xLd$OexQ8 9L-K~p800.m``:Q *R 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. Very well done. endstream 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. / CBS News. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . 0000008255 00000 n She then attempted to flee. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. /Resources << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << Ertman tried to help. August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM The girls were raped and murdered by the gang members in a field near T.C. Wow, I am speechless! 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. 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. Maybe other people can email to other hosts as well. In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. 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. The two were close friends, attended the same high school, lived in the same neighborhood, and enjoyed hanging . "You're not even an animal," in the courtroom of Judge Bill Harmon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994. I want them to suffer without stop until the end of time, until their very souls explode from sheer agony and pain. I have no good words left for President Bush. /Info 70 0 R You are right about Bush, however I believe further that we have been duped by the GOP. She was then forced to remove her underwear. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Anti-death penalty supporters gather outside the barricade during the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. "[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. Is there something we can do to bring more attention to this situation? Although only one of the brothers had fought Villarreal, both had left the initiation ceremony minutes before both girls were abducted. Ok, thanks. This was clearly a job for a lynch mob. Where [are] you going?" The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. 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. April 5, 1994. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. /Type /Page He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. Well I better stay speechless because whats going through my head would get me banned. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Meet the Astros prospect tearing up Spring Training, Report: Houston ranked No. Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Who is Justin Dirden? 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." . Randy Ertman, father of slain teen, has died - Chron There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [7], Villarreal had not been a member of the Black and White gang or any gang but had engaged in this initiation ceremony whereby he had been forced to fight several gang members for five minutes successively before they judged whether to accept him.
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