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. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. Please enter your email and password to sign in. hitType: 'event', eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), They were pretty popular among their community as well as their school, and those who knew the girls described them as lively and joyful individuals. EVERY. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Failed to report flower. Their father, Yaser. } Yaser Said was a beast. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He also remained a fugitive from law enforcement for 12 years, with six of those years being on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List for the fatal shootings. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. 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. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. "[21][22][23], Said's taxi was soon discovered by another cab driver outside the service entrance of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[24][25]. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In a letter written to the judge overseeing the case, Said said while he disapproved of his daughters dating activity, he denied killing the girls. Said's daughters Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found dead in 2008, slumped in Said's borrowed taxi as it was parked in front of the Omni Hotel in Irving. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. Amina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. Sorry! Failed to delete memorial. Yaser Said may have tried to silence his daughters' voices, but advocates are making sure that Amina and Sarah are never silenced, and that they live on; they will never be "just a memory.". Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Amina, who was shot twice, died instantly, while Sarah, who sustained nine shots, managed to call 911 before she died, screaming "Help, my dad shot me! While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. "You took my life. Period. 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. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. Call. 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. 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. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. Learn more about merges. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. Try again. }); It's been 13 years of waiting, long enough for Patricia Owens to wonder if there will ever be justice for her daughters, Amina and Sarah Said. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. She. 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. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. Amina and Sarah Said were the children of an Egyptian immigrant father Yaser Abdel Said and a United States-born mother, Patricia "Tissie" Said (ne Owens). Please try again later. [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. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. pg.acq.push(function() { "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. A capital murder warrant has been issued for their father, Yaser Said, 50, who has not been seen since the Lewisville High School students were found dead. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. }) } My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. This browser does not support getting your location. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. 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. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. ). Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. let gads_event; I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas, on the property of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[1][2]. 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. 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. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A break in the case came on August 14, 2017, when a maintenance worker at an apartment complex in Bedford, Texas, where Yaser's son, Islam Said, rented an apartment, reported seeing a man matching Yaser's description inside of Islam's apartment. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Nathan Watson ran . "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. 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. 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. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. ga('ads.send', { There was a problem getting your location. 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. "[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. ga('ads.send', { "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. There have been a lot of rumors and speculations about this case and whether or not Yaser was abusive, but I think after seeing how this case ends, I think its safe to say he probably was. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. SINGLE. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. pg.acq.push(function() { [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. Moreno then dropped out of high school in order to earn money, so that he could save up enough money in order to help her leave. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was a problem getting your location. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Both of them were inseparable and . Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Then, the line goes dead. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. 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. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. This is a carousel with slides. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. }); You took my family all in one night.". hitType: 'event', Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. }); Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. June 17, 2022 Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Try again later. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. There is a problem with your email/password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. News of the murder caught national and . Said told jurors that the evening his daughters were killed, he was taking them to dinner because he wanted to smooth things over and solve the problem.". 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. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. 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.". Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. 5 Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. During her testimony in court last Thursday Owens pointed to her ex-husband, calling him that devil. She testified that Said was controlling and abusive throughout their relationship, adding that she and her daughters left him several times over the years, but they always returned out of fear. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Try again later. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. 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. Got a tip? 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. I am very happy now. . In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Make sure that the file is a photo. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. hitType: 'event', Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. hitType: 'event', Then, Amina and Sarah had to come back to Dallas on New Years Eve after Patricia, as reportedly told by her husband, said to them that their father wasnt controlling anymore. [10][11] The couple also had a son named Islam Said, born in 1988, and Said also had a previous daughter, born in 1987, with another woman. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. } (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. Weve updated the security on the site. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". [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. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating for three hours, the Dallas County jury reached the guilty verdict. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His trial is underway in Dallas . MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. [20], On January 1, 2008, Yaser Said took Amina and Sarah to his taxi cab, kissed them, and told them he was taking them out to eat. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. eventAction: 'load' 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? eventAction: 'view' Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. }); 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]. Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Try again later. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Yaser Said is accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said in a taxi in the Dallas area in 2008. Hes one man, not God. },false) ", "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? Try again. On January 1, 2008, he lured them into his taxi cab on the pretense of taking them out to eat, where instead, he fatally shot them.[3]. 104 posts. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. 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. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. based on information from your browser. Try again later. "It's hard because they were my best friends. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. hitType: 'event', Patricia allegedly told her daughters that December 31 was her mother's death anniversary and that she wanted to drive to East Texas to put flowers on her grave. The Price of Honor is an award-winning documentary about the murders of Amina and Sarah Said, teenage sisters from Lewisville, Texas, who were killed in a premeditated "honor killing" in 2008. ga('ads.send', { 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. ). A system error has occurred. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several I'm dying, I'm dying! 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. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. },false) Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. 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 Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. All rights reserved. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. Please reset your password. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. You can always change this later in your Account settings. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. based on information from your browser. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . }); Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. . 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. However, when the detectives reached out to talk to Amina and Sarahs father, they learned that he had skipped town as he was nowhere to be found. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. However, Yaser, after having inundated Patricia with phone calls (from himself and other relatives) that were initially unsuccessful, eventually convinced her to return home with the girls.
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