Kate Morris
Peter Cantu was sentenced to death in 1994, along with four alleged companions. They were convicted of taking part in the rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Two of the five have already been executed, whilst the two others had their sentences commuted to life after the US Supreme Court barred the death penalty for those who were under 18 at the time of their crimes. When Peter was sentenced to death, he was just 18 years old.
Peter has been on death row for sixteen years. A federal court refused to hear his appeal, despite the serious issues raised regarding the conduct of his trial. Peter is now facing execution by lethal injection on 17th August.
Like Linda Carty, Peter is now hoping for a grant of clemency from Governor Rick Perry. Peter’s friends and supporters have written an online petition on his behalf asking for clemency. The petition will be sent to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Governor Perry three weeks before Peter’s execution date, so please sign it as soon as you can.
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