Wage growth is slowing. [2], At 4:15 p.m. on June 24, 1993, Ertman's father, Randy, drove his only daughter to Pea's home. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 03:48. [7] Prez will become eligible for parole on October 10, 2029, while Villarreal will become eligible for parole on September 20, 2029.[27][28]. At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". Jester Park. If they hung all five of them, that would "This is. / CBS News. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell Elizabeth Christine Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. Four days later, when searchers finally found Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, their bodies were unrecognizable. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. He received a 40-year prison sentence, the maximum for a juvenile, for the sexual assault of Jennifer Ertman. I|L~D*Vh.il)5]m:rm1Jm$E*jEj60 [TK+->Wri]F4>)MB8322T" t@w*V$ VSv+v"3pcj$[c=Ys]$fpAyTFpX]6uCtb`hQ3+1:Dk4J6E.LBqLu9oT9Jj? [24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Join us as we discuss this heinous attack. 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. to Ertman. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. to Ertman. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Six teenagers repeatedly raped, assaulted, then beat the girls to death, beyond recognition. Possibly he did not. endobj Try again. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM 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. 0000004107 00000 n Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7053887/elizabeth-christine-pe%C3%B1a. [33], Medelln's impending execution became an international controversy since the state did not hold a hearing about whether the inability of Medelln to meet with Mexican consular officials harmed his defense. 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. Try again later. Venancio Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and is serving a 40-year prison term. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. [7] Before the murders, Houston officials had stated that gangs were not a significant issue in the city. Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. when they committed their crimes. << 0000009638 00000 n He also worked with former State District Judge Bill Harmon, who presided over the trial, to allow Randy Ertman to address Cantu immediately before sentence was pronounced.Victim impact statements, now commonplace, were all but unheard-of until Ertman was given leave to speak to Cantu in open court. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth Christine Pea memorial. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. On a June night, the two girls were hoping to beat an 11:30 p.m. curfew by taking a shortcut home to Pena's northwest Houston neighborhood. FROM 2018: How brutal killings of 2 Houston teens changed Texas justice. Their bodies were found four days later. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 0 All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. 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. "He was a kid you remembered," one former teacher said. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Where [are] you going?" 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. Failed to delete memorial. 25 years after the murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Please try again later. Dude, you're a badass! I ain't ever gonna hear that again, that hurts," said Randy Ertman, the victim's father. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. He made a promise to their families. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ). /Pages 63 0 R 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. She then attempted to flee. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? One night the words turned into acts. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". 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. Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. 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. All Rights Reserved. The killers didn't crumple or cry when recounting the bestiality of their acts to investigators. 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. endobj Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. An Orgy Of Violence At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. When the pair realized that they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to commit the curfew both had promised to their parents. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. They were friends who attended the same high school in Houston, Texas, Waltrip High School. 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. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. There is a problem with your email/password. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. He then elaborated that he had raped both girls. The worst crime I have ever heard of was the 1993 murder of 14 year-old . On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. /OutputBin 7 Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. After the gang left, Christina Cantu convinced Joe Cantu to report the crime to the police. Blame the Federal Reserve. A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. This case galvanized the residents of Houston. 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. Failed to remove flower. >> You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. 0000001544 00000 n /Length 166 [36] Governor Perry rejected calls from Mexico and Washington, DC, to delay the execution, citing the torture, rape, and strangulation of two teenaged girls in Houston 15 years ago as just cause for the death penalty. Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" They probably would be married women now, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, perhaps with children of their own. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. At least 29 dead, 85 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Driver feedback needed for 3-mile Hardy Toll extension into downtown, Man found dead in middle of Fort Bend County crosswalk, police say. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. 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