Add to your scrapbook. There's no mitigation you could provide that will ever make me believe anyone who is fit to breathe clean air could or would commits this crime. 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. They were crossing a railroad bridge when the gang, drinking beer and initiating a new member, spotted them. If they hung all five of them, that would Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. 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. Whenever I see a post about it online, I always get this wave of negative emotions dumped over me. While were at it maybe some pads for Jorge Sr. for his meets with Bubba. On June 24, 1993, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman from Houston, Texas were assaulted and killed. Outside the girls' school, Waltrip High, death penalty opponents were calling for a halt to all executions in Texas. I was in a tree. 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. 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. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 p.m. By 6:17 p.m. Cantu was pronounced dead. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 1 of 3 Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. trailer I wish to hell he could have died the way she died.". Elizabeth Pea (left) and Jennifer Ertman (right), Murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea. I cant even imagine those poor girls. Peter Anthony Cantu Executed for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena 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. Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were raped, tortured and murdered by gang members while walking near TC Jester on June 24, 1993. The gang problem was bad enough that my middle school wouldn't allow us to wear clothing that was mostly white, mostly black, most red, mostly green, etc because of possible gang affiliation. How the events unfolded - Watching True Crime Stories Sean Mitchell, 36, is surrounded by children Juliet, 4, Dominick, 5, and Brock Mitchell, 7, as they say a prayer at the memorial site for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena along T.C. The Murders of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabth Pena Jester Park in northwest Houston. "I'd like to have heard, the last 17 years, someone say 'I love you, dad.' 0000011007 00000 n Jennifer Ertmans dad is on Laura Ingraham right nowhour is almost up though. 1) You are a coward with regard to Mexico. June 24th: Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman Killed (1993) No parent should lose a child. This one has always stuck with me, to an insane degree. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. I'm going to show up to his parole. In July, the World Court ordered a stay of Medelln's execution. Jennifer Ertman - Top podcast episodes - Listen Notes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907918/posts, Bush, Texas at odds over death case 8 years. [32] He petitioned the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998 regarding this issue; the appeal failed. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". Ok, thanks. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" 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. were 17 when the girls were killed were spared the death penalty when A major precedent was set at the end of his trial, when state District Judge Bill Harmon allowed Ertman to address the convicted murderer. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. /ID [] Autopsy photographs showed the differences in decomposition between those areas that suffered trauma and those that did not, such as Jennifer Ertman's legs, chest, and . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please reset your password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. /Type /Page Evidence showed Cantu kicked one of the girls in the face with his steel-toed boot. Governor Rick Perry argued that Texas is not bound to World Court rulings. Cantu v. Quarterman, H-07-CV-3016 | Casetext Search + Citator 2) Your immigration ideas are either traitorous or you have sold out to big business over consumers. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the The medical examiner later testified that this is how she could be sure as to the horrible brutality of the rapes, beatings and murders. When the police questioned 'Gonzalez', he said that he had made the original call at his 16 year-old wife's urging. Both girls where beautiful high school students at Waltrip High. 88 0 obj [35], In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. /OutputBin 7 O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Randy's daughter Jennifer Ertman, 15, and Elizabeth Pea, 16, in 1993. I do agree with the father though that it wasn't nearly painful or drawn out enough. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. /Prev 62433 Verify and try again. It's a saying you hear time and time again yet, time and time again, parents are made to bury their young children. endobj window at Ertman and other relatives of the girls and called his If you can live in this country for years illegally and then remember you did not get to talk to the Mexican Council general, it should be to damn bad. 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. Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. Jennifer Lee Ertman (1978-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial 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. Venancio received a 40-year prison sentence. Cantu has been on death row longer than his victims were alive. [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. 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. Gang rapists/murderers are a special kind of sub species of vermin. According to later testimony, on one occasion, Pea glanced in the direction of her younger friend as she was raped by Efrain Prez and began weeping as she observed Ertman. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The gang members then stomped on both girls' throats to ensure their deaths. An Audio-Recording of Pure Murder By Corey Mitchell - Chapter One 70K views 1 month ago Hey Guys! endobj They are both buried at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Police said the Waltrip High School students were. Premiered Apr 29, 2022 17 Dislike Share Save Sinister Intelligence 147 subscribers ****WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT**** The absolutely heinous murder of teenage friends Jennifer Louise Ertman and. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. As Ertman was murdered, Pea was forced to watch her friend's death as other gang members held a ligature around her own neck. [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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Peter Cantu, far left, glances back at Randy Ertman, far right, as Ertman, father of Cantu's murder victim, Jennifer, 14, shouts. 0000009638 00000 n A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she holds a Master?s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a Master?s in sociology from Michigan State University. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Jennifer was a victim of homicide. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? Instead of remorse there was violence from Cantu. The Murder of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman (Houston, TX 1993) Elizabeth Pena (16) and Jennifer Ertman (14) were out on the humid Houston evening of June 24th, 1993 enjoying a pool party at the apartment complex of another friend. This is one that truly, truly haunts me. Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, testified against 4 of the gang members. Photos of Jennifer Lee Ertman - Find a Grave Memorial I think about this case a lot, usually at random times it'll pop back into my head without warning. [7] Prez will become eligible for parole on October 10, 2029, while Villarreal will become eligible for parole on September 20, 2029.[27][28]. Jester Park at White Oak bayou. The murder of the two girls made headlines in 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. 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. The juvenile pled guilty to his charge and his sentence will be reviewed when he turns 18, at which time he could be released. It's satisfying to read that the death penalty was actually carried out on this pack of vermin. Ertman tried to help. Is there something we can do to bring more attention to this situation? The murder of the two girls made headlines in 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. On that night they were at a pool party of a friend. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. Peter Anthony Cantu, shown at his 1994 trial, was the one who called for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea to be killed so they couldn't identify their attackers. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller. For justice. At his sentencing for the Ertman-Pena case, the judge asked Cantu if there was any reason the sentence shouldn't be imposed. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E", so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. The State of Texas charged Cantu with the capital murder of Jennifer Ertman during a kidnapping, robbery, or aggravated sexual assault. jennifer ertman autopsy photos startxref Christina Almaraz was a childhood friend of both Ertman and Pena. 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.