The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. Murder of Romina Ashrafi - Wikipedia 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. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Amina still refused to go. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Oops, something didn't work. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oh my God. Resend Activation Email. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. New details released into how authorities found man accused of 'honor Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Capital murder trial of Yaser Said: Day 2 of testimony | wfaa.com [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We are one of the worlds fastest growing I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. ). In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. 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. eventAction: 'render' 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. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. Make sure that the file is a photo. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. Weve updated the security on the site. } Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Oops, something didn't work. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. Please reset your password. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' hitType: 'event', After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. 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. This account has been disabled. At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. 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. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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 customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. 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. 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. 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. [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. 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. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. 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. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. 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. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Teens believed killed by father buried - Midland Reporter-Telegram This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Texas trial begins for man accused of killing 2 teenage daughters [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. 1 following. 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. ga('ads.send', { [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. 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. 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. TX v. YASER SAID: Honor Killing Trial | Court TV Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. }) eventAction: 'click_adunit' "[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]. Photo Credits: WFAA. Please try again later. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. 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). ga('ads.send', { We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. The Honor Killings of Amina and Sarah Said - It's Crime O Clock Somewhere }); You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. RIP Amina and Sarah Said - Facebook Oops, we were unable to send the email. based on information from your browser. 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. 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. 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During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. Yaser Said found guilty in 2008 murder of his teenage daughters - KHOU A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. 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. 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. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. pg.acq.push(function() { "[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. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. 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! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. 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. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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. Yaser Abdel Said: Suspect on FBI most-wanted list arrested 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . 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. Their father had come over to the United States from Egypt in the 80s, although the show mentioned that he was not very tolerant of the kind of freedom the US provided. Failed to report flower. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. She knew she was going to die, he said. 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. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. A deep appreciation is felt from every member of their maternal family to the Dallas FBI and the Irving PD for their relentless pursuit to bring about this day. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again. Hes one man, not God. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Hundreds more Greater Manchester schools praised by parents for "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. Yaser Abdel Said - Wikipedia 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. Now, he can finally rot in prison. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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]. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. SINGLE. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { 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. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Call. }); They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. "I remember her telling me that her dad told her he would take her back This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. It is monstrous. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. What a brutal death. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Creepy video shows slain Texas teens with their father Said disappeared on New Year's Day in 2008, the same night his daughters Amina and Sarah Said were found shot to death in a cab he'd borrowed. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. English Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . Man accused of fatally shooting 2 teen daughters inside taxi claims he Got a tip? Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". ga('ads.send', { You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. 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. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Period. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. FINALLY: Amina and Sarah Said's Vicious Brother Imprisoned For 10 Years Failed to remove flower. Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) Instagram photos and videos 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. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. Try again later. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. }) Cops release 911 call made by girl found fatally shot with sister, TX I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The Price of Honor - MagellanTV Documentaries 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Said moved his family 20 miles (32km) to a new house in Lewisville, Texas,[15] prompting Amina to make plans to run away with Moreno, get married in Las Vegas, and start a new life. Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . 104 posts. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. [4] Said was taken into federal custody by the FBI, and was then transferred to Dallas County where he was held until his trial, which commenced in August 2022. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . 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. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. } 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Thanks for your help! She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. 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.