This is what happened to 14 year old Jennifer Ertman and 16 year old Elizabeth Pea. Learn more about merges. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "He's a guy who fully accepts his responsibility.". Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. He was sentenced under juvenile guidelines because he was 14 at the time of the crime. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. New development was everywhere, spurred by a mayor and city council devoted to the cause of building. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. when they committed their crimes. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when But after the execution Tuesday things were different. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. 0000001544 00000 n Jester Park looks much the same as it did 25 years ago, but there's an addition of two park benches in honor of two friends who died here in 1993. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She'd been raped and eviscerated. "I don't mean this in a gruesome Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Peter Cantu, the leader of the gang, ordered the members to kill the girls. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" They were crossing a railroad bridge when the gang, drinking beer and initiating a new member, spotted them. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "It's very, very rare that you can refer to a case by the victims' families and people will know what you're talking about," he said. stream Medellin's brother, Jose, was put to death in 2008. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! his arms, also apologized. Please reset your password. 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. She then attempted to flee. Two who First published on August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? /Filter /FlateDecode We love them and miss them," Adolph Pena said. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Fv 27, 2023 . When Elizabeth and Jenny reached a bayou near a. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. One member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. Their bodies were found four days later. Resend Activation Email. They probably would be married women now. All Rights Reserved. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. trailer Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence, the maximum punishment allowed for a juvenile. Home / Uncategorized / murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say, Vanessa Bryant, family settles claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Texas Dept. << But not until an anonymous 911 call four days later were the bodies of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena finally recovered. He then apologized to his family before being executed by lethal injection. C.E. Failed to report flower. Then again, no one has forgotten much of anything about those murders. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. "It's been a long journey, and for the families an emotional roller coaster.". Huntsville Unit prison. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. >> Jennifer was a victim of homicide. The girls were walking along the White Oak Bayou when they encountered six "Black and White" gang members drinking beer shortly after holding the gang initiation ceremony of 17-year-old Raul Omar Villarreal. AN ORGY OF VIOLENCE At first, the teenage boys grabbed Elizabeth, while Jennifer escaped. Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 791 ] Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber Look at me! The two were best friends and had a beautiful, long life ahead of them. This browser does not support getting your location. The right of a defendant to talk with his or her consulate is specified in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations; the United States is a party to the convention, although the U.S. withdrew from compulsory jurisdiction in 1986 to accept the court's jurisdiction only on a case-by-case basis. Add to your scrapbook. to Ertman. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [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. Three were executed, and the rest are still in prison. For justice. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 0000009638 00000 n 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. 73 0 obj Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. For justice for my little girl," Elizabeth's father, Adolph Pena, said. Peter Cantu then returned, and divided valuables that had been stolen from the girls. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. /T 62444 "[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. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [1], Although the girls were just over one year in age difference, both sets of parents approved of their friendship, with Pea's father viewing Ertmana modest girl who had only recently begun experimenting with makeupas a "positive influence" on his daughter, later recollecting that, shortly after the two became friends at Waltrip High School, Pea "just straightened up her act" following a brief streak of teenage rebellion in his daughter before her 1992 enrollment at the school. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. You can always change this later in your Account settings. What would I tell them? 0000008255 00000 n 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. /Parent 64 0 R A system error has occurred. /Pages 63 0 R Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. Please try again later. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by. based on information from your browser. /Filter /FlateDecode Oops, something didn't work. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Sadly, they never made it. Verify and try again. Please enter your email and password to sign in. << 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. The execution of, Now 35, Cantu declined requests for an interview. [5], Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57p.m. on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. /Size 89 Cantu was a good worker who was courteous with customers, the boss said, stunned that the "yes, sir" guy he knew changed so dramatically when the workday ended. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Cantu's brother, Joe, testified about what inspired him to call police. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg made the announcement on Saturday, Nov. 14. /Linearized 1 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 everyones sake, Ogg said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Oops, something didn't work. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. Two others I think were 17 and got life. He threatened to kill security guards at the alternative school he periodically attended. But when you go around and ask anybody in the city of Houston, do you remember the Ertman/Pe a case, they will immediately say, 'Yes, the two girls who were gang-raped and brutally killed.' There was an error deleting this problem. "Most people know it from the defendant's name. >> She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. He was the youngest of six members of the so-called Black and White gang when they brutally raped and killed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in June 1993. . 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. 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. Where [are] you going?" << Include gps location with grave photos where possible. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl, and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7053887/elizabeth-christine-pe%C3%B1a. 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