were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when Christina Almaraz was a childhood friend of both Ertman and Pena. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. He then apologized to his family before being executed by lethal injection. Among his blistering comments, Ertman shouted at him, "You're not even an animal." DOES SHE HAVE BLOND HAIR?!!?". 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. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. What could you wear, stripes, patterns, purple, pink, grey? "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. Dude, you're a badass! Well I better stay speechless because whats going through my head would get me banned. 0000009909 00000 n http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908103/posts, Bush, Texas at Odds Over Death Case Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. "I don't mean this in a gruesome This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. I do agree with the father though that it wasn't nearly painful or drawn out enough. Randy commandeered the news van and went to the scene that was now bustling with police activity. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. In this week's episode Beth and Wendy discuss Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two young teenage girls who were murdered in Houston by three teenage serial killers, and some other teenage boys in 1993. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Both had observed Pea and Ertmans' abduction, initial assault, and screams for help. Jennifer was a victim of homicide. Venancio Medellin has been denied parole five times, most recently in November 2020. 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. What a horrible crime. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. After Ws wimping out on this issue, I have lost all respect for the man as a leader. << 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. / CBS News. Ertman's daughter Jennifer, 14, and her friend, 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena, were attacked June 24, 1993, by gang. "He's a guy who fully accepts his responsibility.". Venancio Medelln did rape Ertman on one occasion. January 24, 2023. The day of rage is coming though. [11][n 1], Ertman could've easily run to escape at this point but ran to help her friend. [38], Seventeen years after the crimes, Peter Anthony Cantu was executed on August 17, 2010. The girls were Waltrip High School students. Thank you for doing this write up. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. One of them bragged about having virgin blood on his underwear. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. Sandra Babcock, attorney for Mexican-born death row inmate Jose Medellin, speaks to the media after his execution Tuesday. Who provided the details? Our leaders keep telling us to go back to sleep, its an isolated incident, we get more in benefits than they could ever take from us. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. I'm going to show up to his parole. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. One of the gang members later said during the brag session that by the time he got to one of the girls, "she was loose and sloppy." I wish to hell he could have died the way she died. The State of Texas prosecuted Cantu and his four fellow gang members simultaneously but in separate trials. When the rapes finally ended, the horror was not over. 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. A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. If they hung all five of them, that would The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. The confessions of the gang members that were used at trial indicated that there was never less than 2 men on each of the girls at any one time and that the girls were repeatedly raped orally, anally and vaginally for the entire hour. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities he was a Mexican citizen. %%EOF A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. Jester, both busy streets. the U.S. Supreme Court barred execution of people who were under 18 Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. /Length 1385 Randy Ertman sits on the railroad tracks near the location where the bodies of two young women were found. After Cantu's trial, Ertman asked to witness his execution but was told it was not allowed. /Root 73 0 R on. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case Try again later. TDCJ refused to permit Kahan to witness the execution. Turns out the friend I was with was a serial rapist. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The graves of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena are about 200 yards apart in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. On Friday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refused his clemency petition. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 0000011007 00000 n Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Today's video is on the case of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. 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. /PageMode /UseNone Ertman rejected an invitation from Cantu's lawyer to come to his office and read a letter of apology from Cantu. The gang members stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. >> Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, This is what Houston looks like from space. [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. GREAT NEWS! Elizabeth was also strangled with her shoelaces, after crying and begging the gang members not to kill them; bargaining, offering to give them her phone number so they could get together again. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907715/posts. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. /Contents [ 75 0 R ] Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. I was in Menlo park in during a huge gang fight. She was then forced to remove her underwear. The medical examiner later testified that this is how she could be sure as to the horrible brutality of the rapes, beatings and murders. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. I hope he spends the entire 40 years in prison. 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. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. 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 1993. Five of the gang members proceeded to repeatedly rape both girls for in excess of an hour. In 2008, when convicted murderer Jose Medillin, a Mexican national, was facing execution, Ertman said he didn't care about international opposition. 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." He told Venancio Medelln to stay behind because he was too little to watch. The other gang members forced the girls into a wooded area. The murder of the two girls made headlinesin Texas newspapers due to the nature of the crime and the new law resulting from the murder that allows families of the victims to view the execution of the murderers. 0000001187 00000 n Both completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Five others were convicted of capital murder in the case. The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. [16], Realizing that the girls would be capable of identifying them, Cantu[17] ordered the members to kill the girls. R.I.P to the both of them. Try again later. Very well done. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [40], Cantu, Medelln, and O'Brien are buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery. Hiding. "[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. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! I wondered that too. The prosecutors said that Medelln never told authorities that he was a Mexican citizen. Donald R. Davis and Robert Morrow represented Cantu at trial. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were beaten, gang raped, and strangled in Houston, Texas. way, but if they want to make the death penalty a deterrent, up in 1/2 bathroom ideas photo gallery; indoor grounded timer instructions; how will the fellowship help you achieve your goals? 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. I dont knowLaura Ingraham is talking aboutI think I first heard about it the other day from her. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There was a problem getting your location. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. [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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy adn Sandra's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. interview with The Associated Press. This means that the new member was required to fight every member of the gang until he passed out and then he would be accepted as a member. It's a saying you hear time and time again yet, time and time again, parents are made to bury their young children. The person not sentenced to death, 14 The Ertmans left without saying a word. Search above to list available cemeteries. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Randy Ertman, father of slain teen, has died, Ex-gang leader executed for '93 deaths of 2 Houston girls, Supreme Court to hear Houston death row case. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. LQ>icb7#f0wNb7tM:q2$`zg A'QS5Cf\ =!4S&1qu+NZbu{Na!P. In response to accusations from anti-death penalty advocates that capital punishment 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. Like 4 of us climbed a tree. August 18, 2010 / 12:40 PM Mexican-born Jose Medellin, 33, with needles in The Ertmans and Penas gathered friends and neighbors to help them pass out a huge stack of fliers with the girls' pictures all over the Houston area, even giving them to newspaper vendors on the roadside. 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. 'Gonzalez' said that his brother was one of the six people involved in killing the girls, and gave police the names of all but one, the new recruit, whom he did not know. "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. Seven minutes later, O'Brien was dead. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. Both then completed the act by strangling the girl with a shoelace in Pea's presence. Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. I want them to suffer without stop until the end of time, until their very souls explode from sheer agony and pain. Try again. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding, and Prez had a bloody shirt. Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena were 14 and 16 years old, respectively. management. He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. Im listening to her (Laura Ingraham) right now. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You are right about Bush, however I believe further that we have been duped by the GOP. In June of 1993, the two girls stumbled across a gang initiation on White Oak Bayou. Johnny Loria, left, Betty Williams, and others gather at the memorial site for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea in TC Jester Park on Tuesday in part to help remember and keep attention on their brutal rape and murder. But after the execution Tuesday things were different. She felt sorry for the families and wanted them to be able to put their daughters' bodies to rest. << For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. No death, but it was a year before columbine. Carol got started in journalism while teaching English in Poland during martial law. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Texas Dept. 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. I have no good words left for President Bush. I was 15. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Sean O' Brien, accused of rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, in courtroom for trial. Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. Sadly, they never made it.. This is a truly brutal case of murder. FED. You're welcome to hang with us anytime!" Thanks for listening. [24][25][26], At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This is a carousel with slides. Failed to delete memorial. The medical examiner testified that Elizabeth's two front teeth were knocked out of her brutalized mouth before she died and that two of Jennifer's ribs were broken after she had died. exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. 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. Jennifer Ertman was born on August 15, 1978, to Sandra and Randy Ertman. 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. his arms, also apologized. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. 1993 - Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murder.The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena rocks Houston. I was living in San Antonio the year before these murders. 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. 75 0 obj Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. % Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. In what police later would describe as a sadistic frenzy, the girls were gang-raped for more than an hour. 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. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. 1 second ago. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. They were last seen by friends about 11:15 at night, when they left a friend's apartment to head home, to beat summer curfew at 11:30. endobj 72 17 Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. While were at it maybe some pads for Jorge Sr. for his meets with Bubba. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jennifer Lee Ertman I found on Findagrave.com. 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. [29] Although none of them were charged (Cantu had already been sentenced to death by the time he was linked to Lopez's murder), Lopez's murder was mentioned in the sentencing phases of O'Brien and Medelln. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. I might try to email it to Dennis Prager. Since joining the Houston Chronicle staff in 1998, she has covered various beats, including criminal courts and transportation. They were kicked, teeth knocked out and hair pulled out and ribs broken. This is a sad and haunting note in the history of Houston Texas. to Ertman. [5] This location was approximately one mile from Pea's home. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. based on information from your browser. Derrick O'Brien, belted to a gurney, looked through the death chamber HOUCHRON CAPTION (06/28/1998): Randy and Sandy Ertman have found a certain measure of peace since moving to their country home in Lyons. "Nothing he would say to me would make any difference," he said. Police said the Waltrip High School students were. After several minutes, 14-year-old Jennifer Louise Ertman became limp and sank to the ground. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. This is no job for the criminal justice system. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? 0000009638 00000 n This was a crime on June 24th 1993. CONTACT FILED: RANDY ERTMAN. August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM / jennifer ertman autopsy photos. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? The gang members then stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked 0000000017 00000 n Court appeals to delay the punishment appeared exhausted. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its Because of efforts by Ertman's father along with victims advocate Andy Kahan and others, victim's . Resend Activation Email. They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. Pure Murder Chapter 10: JENNIFER ERTMAN - Chapter 1 < Prev Chapter. The break in solving the case came from, of course, the 911 call. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. It is stories like this that make me think this country is going to explode in a paroxysm of rage - pure rage. Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Both girls were strangled to death. In that case, a 27-year-old woman was found at a Houston park with her throat cut. 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. June 25, 1994: Family and friends of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena gather at T.C. 7/11/06--Randy Ertman turns to wait for his wife Sandra and supporters after Derrick Sean O'Brien was executed Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. >> The rapes and murders of Jennifer Lee Ertman and Elizabeth Christine Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. "[43], Randy Ertman, the father of Jennifer Ertman, died of lung cancer on August 18, 2014. Elizabeth Pea (left) and Jennifer Ertman (right), Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. [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. Guns, cops, all that shit. In: Mangino, Matthew T. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 02:51. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, testified against 4 of the gang members. When Peter Cantu saw Jenny and Elizabeth, he thought it was a man and a woman and told the other gang members that he wanted to jump him and beat him up. 0000000809 00000 n She then attempted to flee. Cantu, then 18, orchestrated the attacks and slaying. Harmon was criticized by fellow judges and newspaper editorials for allowing the display. xref We also discuss the related murder of Patricia Lourdes Lopez. 0000000931 00000 n involvement "the worst mistake that I ever made in my whole life." there are times we have all thought and had dreams of what we would do with a big lottery win. By . Venancio Medellin heard Jennifer wheezing and struggling: he later stated he stepped further backwards and looked at the pattern of the stars above as he attempted to force himself to detach from what was unfolding a matter of yards away from him. /N 31 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. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. He then clasped his arm around Pea's neck, threw her to the ground, and dragged her down a gravel decline in the direction of the other gang members as Pea screamed and pleaded for help. In response, Cantu tackled and repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three teeth and fracturing several ribs. Asked what memories she had of Ertman, Perez said, "She had a beautiful smile.". Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. I assume that's why it's left such a strong impact on me. She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 06/23/1998 - Randy Ertman and Sandy Ertman, whose daughter Jennifer Ertman was murdered. 7/11/06--Randy Ertman motions for his wife Sandra after Derrick Sean O'Brien execution Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. /Prev 62433 Try again later. 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. 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. 1) You are a coward with regard to Mexico. << 14, received varying sentences according to their individual involvement including death sentences, life sentences, or life sentences with the . Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Cantu's execution. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. Ertman could have easily run to escape at this point, but ran to help her friend. Two VERY important things in the criminal justice system have changed as a result of these murders. /S 280 Jester Park on Saturday for a memorial service for the girls who were slain The parents of the murder victims successfully advocated for the State of Texas allowing relatives of victims to have permission to witness executions. Add to your scrapbook. Really. Villarreal then sat alongside the other gang members, relaxing, talking, trading insults and compliments, and drinking beer. 0000005760 00000 n She screamed. 0000008539 00000 n The next morning, the girls parents began to frantically look for them, paging them on their pagers, calling their friends to see if they knew where they were, to no avail. Houston was stunned when Cantu and his gang were arrested. Verify and try again. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16.
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