"He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. [15] When Patricia communicated this change of plans to her daughters, Sarah reluctantly agreed to return, while Amina refused, ultimately seeking refuge in her friend's house. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); After a. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Then, the line goes dead. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. The audio dates from 2008 . ga('ads.send', { Please try again later. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. [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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Failed to remove flower. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. [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. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. Year should not be greater than current year. "Help! This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. let gads_event; News of the murder caught national and . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. 104 posts. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. hitType: 'event', Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. There was a problem getting your location. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. }); Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. }) Please reset your password. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? 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. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. ga('ads.send', { Failed to report flower. 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/. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add to your scrapbook. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. We are one of the worlds fastest growing 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Try again later. 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. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. 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. Call. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Sarah Said Height, Weight & Measurements At 65 years old, Sarah Said height is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and Weight 180 lb (82 kg). She . Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Verify and try again. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. 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. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. A system error has occurred. His trial is underway in Dallas . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. eventAction: 'load' pg.acq.push(function() { You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. 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. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. 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. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The inside of the car, including the seats, steering wheel, and everything, was covered in the girls blood, and an autopsy later determined that death was caused due to multiple bullet wounds. Failed to remove flower. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating for three hours, the Dallas County jury reached the guilty verdict. Weve updated the security on the site. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. . However, one tip was extremely important. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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.". In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Nathan Watson ran . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. That was when she also found out two more arrests were made -- Islam Said, the suspect's son, and Yassim Said, the Yaser's brother. 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. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Failed to delete memorial. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. [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. Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . EVERY. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. ga('ads.send', { What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. 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. 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.cmd.push(function() { It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. pg.acq.push(function() { Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. What a brutal death. Picking through trash and following members of. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Try again later. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. 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. I'm dying, I'm dying! You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { Period. This is a carousel with slides. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. }); "Now the girls can rest in peace. 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. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. PERSON. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' }); 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. 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. 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. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? } Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. This is a carousel with slides. The state wants to convict Yaser for being Muslim in 2008., But prosecutor Lauren Black refuted such claims and said, This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control. Try again later. "Help," said a crying. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. 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. The girls died of multiple gunshot . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "[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]. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. His capital murder trial is. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. }); },false) Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. }); }) Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. 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. Yaser Said trial: Accused took daughters out on pretext of dinner before killing them, The TRAGIC deaths of Sarah and Amina Said: Trial of killer dad Yasir Said begins in TexasIt has been said that Said wanted to control everything. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Year should not be greater than current year. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On May 12, 2020, Reza Ashrafi, the father of 14-year old Iranian girl Romina Ashrafi killed her as she slept in the family home in Sefid Sangan, Talesh, Gilan province. It is monstrous. 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. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. 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. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Hes one man, not God. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. ga('ads.send', { During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photo Credits: WFAA. 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]. She. This browser does not support getting your location. 5 Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. 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. ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. Search above to list available cemeteries. He had ties in Egypt, but I think its safe to say he was probably in the U.S. all this time because there were never any records of him leaving the country. This is a brutal and awful case and these two women were failed throughout their whole lives by the people who should have loved and protected them. Said disappeared after the killings. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. To use this feature, use a newer browser. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. Family members linked to this person will appear here. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. },false) Learn more about merges. 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. 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. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. As per the show, the detectives stumbled upon their first significant breakthrough when accounts of family members alleged that Amina and Sarah were abused both physically and mentally by their father, Yaser Abdel Said. },false) He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. ga('ads.send', { Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Oh my God. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for killing daughters in decade-old case, The TRAGIC deaths of Sarah and Amina Said: Trial of killer dad Yasir Said begins in Texas, 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie Jenner. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. 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. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Sarah and Amina Said. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Finally this monster is no longer free to roam about the world while Sarah and Aminas bright and promising lives were torn away from them by him. hitType: 'event', It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. Please reset your password. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. [3] When she was 16, Said took Amina to Egypt allegedly to arrange a marriage for her to a much older friend of his, but Amina rejected the marriage. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Failed to report flower. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { 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.
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