If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted "Get on your knees, bitch!" A tip led authorities to the bodies. Outside the girls' school, Waltrip High, death penalty opponents were calling for a halt to all executions in Texas. [24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. / CBS News. 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. /S 280 Kahan assisted the girl's parents in changing state policy to allow relatives of victims to witness executions. 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. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". One night the words turned into acts. I wish to hell he could have died the way she died. On a summer night in Houston, two bright, beautiful, success-bound teenage girls crossed paths with a group of young men fueled with alcohol and rage. >> Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. All Rights Reserved. Make sure that the file is a photo. Cantu is the last of three men scheduled to die by lethal injection for the June 1993 murders of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena (AP). [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. She'd been raped and eviscerated. endobj [21], Peter Cantu then returned and divided the valuables that had been stolen from the girls. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM "This is. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Cantu's execution won't quite bring an end to the legal saga that followed. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. [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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I hope you rot in hell.". 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. interview with The Associated Press. Serious crime was still a problem, but the overall trends looked good. Then again, no one has forgotten much of anything about those murders. In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. 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. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" Kahan, who had become close to the families, said Ertman's bellicose rebuke was an inevitable culmination of eight exhausting months and five trials filled with gruesome details of his daughter's death. IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Three of the Pena and Ertman killers have been executed. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. [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. She screamed. Sorry! Cantu's brother, Joe, testified about what inspired him to call police. based on information from your browser. . The case spurred legislative reform in Texas' criminal justice system. Cantu's mother, sometimes absent, appeared unconcerned when school officials or authorities showed up to discuss his behavior. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth Christine Pea memorial. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth Christine Pea I found on Findagrave.com. Their photos are familiar now, attached to countless news reports since then: the same two pictures, teen girls who despite the makeup were girls still. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Due to the state of decomposition, she could not tell what was used to strangle Jennifer Ertman, but the evidence was consistent with a belt or hands being used. 0 This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 0000004381 00000 n 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. /T 62444 Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. 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? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman were friends who went to Waltrip High School in Houston. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Their bodies were found four days later. Verify and try again. . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. /N 31 The 2008 execution of one of the perpetrators, Jos Medelln . All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. Sources: Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell 3 of the main members who were 18 or over were sentenced to death and it was carried out 2006,2008,2010 respectively. 0000000809 00000 n 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. For justice. The case forced a change in state police. Sadly, they never made it. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. Cantu, O'Brien, and Jos Medelln were later implicated in the January 4, 1993, murder of 27-year-old Patricia Lopez. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. %PDF-1.3 "[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. A month before Ertman and Pe a crossed his path, Cantu had mentioned to his former auto mechanics teacher that he wanted to kill someone "just to see what it feels like," according to testimony. The girls' bodies were found decomposing in the . Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. 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. This was something more than the danger inherent in big-city life. 0000008255 00000 n [n 2] 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. . Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. 0000005484 00000 n Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. /E 11282 Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena murders. She then attempted to flee. "It's a little late," Ertman said. /Linearized 1 Home / Uncategorized / murders of jennifer ertman and elizabeth pena jose medellin Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. It will not erase from memory the faces in the photographs, or the knowledge of what happened to them. The Ertmans and Penas also witnessed the executions of three of their daughters' killers. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. By coincidence, a handful of teenagers who had just completed a boozy, fight-filled gang initiation ritual noticed their shadowy figures. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As a general rule, immediate family members, grandparents, and other close family members can request and will be transferred management of the memorial. By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member. Jester Park. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 << [39] The lethal injection was performed at 6:09p.m., and at 6:17p.m., Cantu was officially pronounced dead. The architect of their deaths will pay with his own life Tuesday evening. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. 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. "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. /Info 70 0 R Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Sorry! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM /Size 89 0000006863 00000 n Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation. /OpenAction 71 0 R "He was a kid you remembered," one former teacher said. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. Please reset your password. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Elizabeth Pena's body was similarly . Hundreds of streaming providers is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried were friends went. And died and where they are buried of one of the perpetrators, Medelln! 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