As Amina and Sarah were both teenagers and high school students, the police had no idea why anyone would want to harm them in such a terrifying way. Though Owens initially denied claims it was an 'honor killing,' she now believes the crime was motivated by Yaser's anger over their daughters dating non-Muslim boys. Both girls were born in Dallas, Texas, Amina on March 2, 1989, and Sarah on March 16, 1990.The girls were found shot to death in a taxi at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, on January 1, 2008. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. Please try again later. gads_event = event; },false) Yaser would pull his kids out of school and they would move and start over in a new town or state. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Amina and Sarah's Autopsy Report: Depraved, Brutal The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), This is a carousel with slides. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sisters together forever safe in Heaven: Amina Yaser SaidAmina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? When Yaser confronted her about it, she lied and said she didnt have a real boyfriend but an imaginary one and wanted to know what it would be like if she had a real one. let gads_event; ga('ads.send', { Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. 'The Hunt': Dying teen names dad as killer | CNN Like any other young girl coming of age, Amina, a senior at Lewisville High School in Lewisville, Texas (their brother Islam, also attended the school) was interested in school activities such as pep rallies and student clubs. Prosecutors allege the 65-year-old defendant murdered his daughters because he didn't approve of them dating non-Muslim men and embracing the western lifestyle. All rights reserved. Investigation Discoverys Sins Of The Father: Driven to Murder chronicles the tragic incident and shows how the ensuing investigation unraveled a dark and unnerving murder plot. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. Honor killing in the United States - Wikipedia To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. }); Sorry! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sarah and Amina The Capture of Yaser Said Yaser's America's Most Wanted poster It's unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but it's rumored to have been Tissie or Yaser's brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. Search above to list available cemeteries. Amina Yaser Said (1989-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial Thanks for your help! [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. Yaser Said was convicted of capital murder Tuesday in the 2008 fatal shootings of his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if convicted.The double homicide has been featured in an episode of the long running FOX network show "America's Most Wanted. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. Patricia drove to the friend's house and pounded on the door, starting an argument with Amina to try to convince her to return to Said. } Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This account has been disabled. Although there are laws that prohibit "honor death" in many Middle Eastern nations, there are some areas where Sharia law is prevalent and where the practice is tolerated.UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. According to Wikipedia, an honor killing is the murder of a family member due to the perpetrators belief that the victim has brought shame upon the family or has violated the principles of a community or religion. His capital murder trial is. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". The aunts, uncles and cousins of Amina and Sarah said in a separate statement: "We are also sad to know with out a doubt, although not surprised, that Islam was helping his father. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Family members linked to this person will appear here. }) ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Make sure that the file is a photo. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Failed to report flower. Resend Activation Email. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. The girls, along with their mother and their boyfriends, fled their Texas home to Oklahoma on Christmas Day 2007, four days after Amina sent the email. There was a problem getting your location. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. 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. } ga('ads.send', { Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Sarah Said and Yaser Said 21,425 views Oct 10, 2021 149 Dislike Share Save Amina and Sarah Said 277 subscribers Sarah seems to have become uncomfortable They could have been a. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. Brother of Yaser Said Sentenced to 12 Years for Concealing - NBC 5 They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. However, Said claims he left the vehicle, fleeing into a wooded area before the girls were killed because he thought someone wanted to murder him, testifying that he spotted an unknown person in a car stalking them while they were driving to dinner. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Through the investigation, authorities learned that shortly before the deaths, both Sarah and Amina were dating American boys, which purportedly did not sit well with Yaser. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. 12 Years Later, There's Hope for Justice Yaser Abdel Said has been on the run for 12 years Editor's update: On 26 August 2020, Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by the FBI and US authorities in North Texas. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please try again later. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. Hes one man, not God. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. hitType: 'event', Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. Weve updated the security on the site. Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed The Honor Killings of Amina and Sarah Said - It's Crime O Clock Somewhere Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. On January 1, 2008, a passer-by noticed an abandoned taxi parked at the entrance of what was then the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now known as Omni Las Colinas Hotel). You took my family all in one night.". 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. GREAT NEWS! On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I'm dying, I'm dying! window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17, were found shot inside a taxi cab on New Year's Day 2008 and their father is on trial for capital murder. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [34] Said argued through a translator that he was not present during the murders, having taken his daughters in his taxi for a ride and that there was a threat following them that made him leave, leaving his 2 daughters alone as Said has thought he was a target. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. In August 2020, it was reported that Yaser was living in Justin, Texas, and that he was being helped by his son Islam and his brother Yassein. RIP Amina and Sarah Said - Facebook The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? eventAction: 'load' Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. Its never been proven and shes never been charged with anything, but she has a history of telling multiple stories and running back to Yaser. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The daughter of Yaser Abel, an Egyptian father who is Muslim and Patricia, an American mother who is Christian, Amina along with her sister Sarah were bright students with a promising future. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The mother of two sisters found shot to death in their father's taxicab in 2008 says justice will be served now that FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said, 63. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ga('ads.send', { On January 1, 2008, two American teenager sisters, 17 year-old Amina Said, and 18 year-old Sarah Said, were shot to death by their Egyptian father, Yaser Said, in Irving, Texas. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. ). The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaser_Abdel_Said, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/yaser-abdel-saids-family-members-charged-with-helping-him-evade-arrest/ar-BB18tSNO, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/yaser-abdel-said, https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/08/28/maintenance-workers-tip-led-to-arrest-of-capital-murder-suspect-yaser-said/. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. I am very happy now. Sarah had even emailed her history teacher, Renee Hopkins, on December 21, 2007, saying as reported byThe Sun,"He will, without any drama or doubt, kill us. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The daughter of Yaser Abel, an Egyptian father who is Muslim and Patricia, an American mother who is Christian, Amina along with her sister Sarah were bright students with a promising future. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. And he controlled everything in his household.She also noted, Youll hear in this case that leading up to the murders of Amina Said and Sarah Said, the defendants behavior got extremely dangerous., Sarahs then-boyfriend, Erik Panameno, also testified before the jurors that he did reveal his relationship at the time because something bad [would] happen to me or something bad would happen to her if Yaser got to know about it. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. A warrant for Yaser Abdel Said's arrest was issued the day after the 2008 shootings of his daughters, Sarah Yaser Said, 17, and Amina Yaser Said, 18. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. Now, he can finally rot in prison. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. With this honor death, Mr. Said preferred to see his daughters dead rather than bring shame to his family for living their lives like any normal American teenager. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! They tried to get away, and wanted to move on with their lives but they couldnt get away from the control of their evil father. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Since death penalty was not pursued by the prosecutors, he will reportedly get life imprisonment.During the trial, a New Years Day 911 call was played in the court in which Sarahs last terrifying screams could be heard. "I remember her telling me that her dad told her he would take her back https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. The email is from 18-year-old Amina Said who was killed as well as 17-year-old Sarah Said on New Years Day 2008. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. Oops, something didn't work. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. Period. Petition JUSTICE for Amina & Sarah Said: To interrogate Patricia },false) We have set your language to Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 911 Calls Detail Dying Moment, Grisly Find - ABC News The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Learn more about merges. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. pg.acq.push(function() { She was also fostering a positive personal relationship with another male student at school, which apparently brought anger and resentment to her strict father.With a tendency of being very verbal and violent, the girls' father, Yaser Abdel Said, was not tolerant of his daughters' wanting to live the American Dream and not be forced into arrange marriages as many young women in the Middle East are forced into. This browser does not support getting your location. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Said disappeared after the killings. Confident that Yaser Said had something to do with the deaths of his daughters Amina and Sarah Said, the police carried out a nationwide hunt for him. Both of them were inseparable and . This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Prosecutors say Said brought the girls into his taxi - Amina was sitting in the front passenger seat while Sarah was in the back - and drove them around before shooting them at around 7.30pm. He did not plead guilty to the double murder and his defense attorney Joel Patton tried to bring the religion angle in the opening arguments. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. 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You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Yaser Abdel Said: Suspect on FBI most-wanted list arrested Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Then, the line goes dead. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Tuesday. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. ga('ads.send', { I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Its unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but its rumored to have been Tissie or Yasers brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. You will be prosecuted. Please enter your email and password to sign in. TX v. YASER SAID: Honor Killing Trial | Court TV Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI Murdering Mother Hidden Face of Honor Killing To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. ", "Yaser Said Convicted of Capital Murder in Deaths of Teen Daughters", "Lewisville cabbie sought in daughters' deaths after bodies found in taxi", "R/UnresolvedMysteries Yaser Abdel Said Honour Killer at Large 2008 Where is he? Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. 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