Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. He then called someone, saying, We have a problem. At 1:00a.m., a search warrant was executed on the apartment, which was empty at the time. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Earlier, it was reported that the Saids daughters had escaped with their mother, Patricia Owens, two weeks before the tragedy, only to be emotionally manipulated later. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. We hope that Islam too will be punished accordingly for his part in the girls murders and the hiding of Yaser, along with anyone else who has or will be arrested for aiding in hiding him.". Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. Try again later. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . What a terrible person this man is. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. They observed Islam and Yassein entering and exiting the home and the shadow of another man inside the home after the two men had left. This is a carousel with slides. . Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Failed to report flower. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. My dad shot me," the 17-year-old had said in what would be the last moments of her and her 18-year-old sister Aminas lives, prosecutors in the Dallas County courtroom claimed. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. Period. Where is Hooper? Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. "Everybody has a preference in how they discipline their kids, just like they have a preference for what kind of food they eat, what kind of people they date, what religion they want to practice," Baharan Muse, Said's defense attorney, said in closing arguments Tuesday. } Failed to report flower. eventAction: 'render' Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. pg.acq.push(function() { Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You took my family all in one night.". ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". Thanks for your help! She knew she was going to die, he said. It is monstrous. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. }) Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. 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What a brutal death. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . "I took for granted, I had my family. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several Make sure that the file is a photo. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. 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. }); Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. Try again. Try again later. GREAT NEWS! He told them that he wanted to take them out for a bite to eat, however, in what police classify as an "honor death" related crime, Mr. Said shot both of his daughters in the backseat of his car and disappeared into thin air. 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. 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. ga('ads.send', { Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Since that night, the members of the Irving Police Department and our partners with the Dallas FBI, have tirelessly pursued justice for Amina and Sarah,' said Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey. Amina and Sarah's Autopsy Report: Depraved, Brutal By Pamela Geller - on May 12, 2008 I have been going through the autopsy reports with friend and former prosecutor John Jay (who has seen a fair number of autopsies in his time) and these reports paint a gruesome picture. hitType: 'event', document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 165 followers. Add to your scrapbook. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. To use this feature, use a newer browser. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. eventAction: 'click_adunit' A system error has occurred. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. This is a carousel with slides. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 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. Photo: Facebook Yaser Abdel Said will be spending the rest of his days in prison now that a Texas jury has convicted him for the 2008 capital murders of his two teen. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Stop it.". } UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. based on information from your browser. Note: there has been some minor editing. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. During the trial, prosecutors read a December 21, 2007, email Amina wrote to her history teacher 10 days before she and her sister were killed, saying their father made our lives a nightmare and that she and her sister wanted to run away. 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. 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. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . Please enter valid email address to continue. Try again later. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. Amina and Sarah Said were shot dead by their father Yaser Said in 2008 (Facebook/ Justice for Sarah and Amina) DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBI's Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. 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). Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Owens told CBS 11 News she found out about Said's capture through from media and then received a call from the Irving Police Department. The maternal side of Amina and Sarah's family also thanked law enforcement in their statement: "After 12 long and grueling years our family is relieved to finally begin the chapter to justice for Amina and Sarah! Please reset your password. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. 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. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Remembering Amina and Sarah Said 01:30 Inmate sentenced to life uses prison truck to escape 01:17 "The Hunt With John Walsh" returns at 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday, July 12, on CNN. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Their father, Yaser. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. Gail Gattrell, the sisters' great-aunt, has called the deaths an "honor killing," in which a woman is murdered by a relative to protect her family's honor. 1 following. [37], On January 19, 2021, Islam Yaser-Abdel Said pleaded guilty to harboring a fugitive, conspiring to harbor a fugitive, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. ABC News local affiliate WFAA reported that police have described the murders as honor killings defined as the killing of a relative, especially a girl or woman, who is perceived to have brought dishonor on the family in certain cultures. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Desperate pleas were some of the last words 17-year-old Sarah Said uttered in a New Year's Day 911 call from the back of her father's taxi outside Dallas, Texas. (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Yaser Said was a beast. There was a problem getting your location. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie JennerAfter the trio moved to Oklahoma to be with Patricias family, Said filed a missing persons report with the Lewisville Police Department, which forced the girls mother to inform the cops that they were not missing, only terrified of the man. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of },false) Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Authorities suspect that other people helped Said evade arrest over the years, and a federal criminal complaint said that Islam was in contact with two more of his fathers brothers. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. eventAction: 'load' There was an error deleting this problem. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. }); 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. Texas-born Patricia ("Tissie) Said, formerly of the Owens family, is the mother who lured her two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina, to their deaths at the hands of their own father this past New Years Day in Dallas. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Please reset your password. }); However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. 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. "[15] Amina was worried that Moreno would be killed by her father, and she refused to give her father his name while she was beaten, following Said's persistent accusations. A police report at the time said a family member told investigators that the suspect threatened "bodily harm against Sarah for going on a date with a non-Muslim. Islam was interviewed by the police that day and eventually reported to someone that we have problem. My guess is that this was either Yaser or Yassein. Try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Alleged sightings of Said driving a taxi in New York City and in Newark, New Jersey, prompted the FBI to issue a statement suggesting he could be in the area. Yaser Said was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Follow. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Got a tip? [41], According to his defense, Yassein Abdulfatah Said[40] claimed that he hated Yaser for what he did and that he would have never helped him if he had known what would happen. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. } What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. Sorry! Patricia - Yaser Said's former wife and mother of Amina and Sarah Said - addressed the court, claiming that she hadn't seen her husband since the day their daughters were shot to death. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. }); Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. Resend Activation Email. Before the sisters were found shot to death in a taxi parked near a hotel in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Sarah Said had managed to call 911 using a cellphone, telling the operator that her. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. Please try again later. English No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Amina told authorities she had been penetrated at least once and confirming that their mother knew about the situation but did nothing to stop it[14]. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. You will be prosecuted. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They married in 1987, and many people including Tissies family believe Yaser married her to stay in the U.S. because his Visa was expiring. Resend Activation Email. I'm dying, I'm dying! Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Patton had said, It is wrong for the government to generalize an entire culture, criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative, and to fit their objective. The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Learn more about merges. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. ", "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? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. 'Very open to the idea': Julia Wandelt takes DNA test to verify if she is missing Swiss girl Livia Schepp, Kayla Lemieux: Teacher with prosthetic Z-cup breasts suspended WITH PAY after pics show her dressed as man, 'We have lots to reveal': Madeleine McCann lookalike Julia Wandelt posts footage of meeting with PI probing claims, Lindsay Clancy case: Psychologist reveals psychosis red flags family members could have spotted, Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. The elder Mr. Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008, when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, compared the DNA from those items to the DNA of Amina and Sarah, and determined the DNA most likely came from their biological father. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Year should not be greater than current year. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. 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. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. [15] Amina told Moreno not to call or text her if she sent a code word to him because she was afraid that her father would go through her phone. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder.
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