Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . This is a carousel with slides. Amina and Sarah Said should be alive today, and the idea that a man can walk around in Texas believing that it's perfectly right for him to murder his daughters because they are dating non-Muslims since, after all, it is perfectly fine to do that sort of thing back home in Egypt is abominable. 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. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . 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. 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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! Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. There was an error deleting this problem. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. Note: there has been some minor editing. 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]. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. 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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. hitType: 'event', 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. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 5 She knew she was going to die, he said. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Stop it.". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. 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. 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. Call. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. 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. 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. EVERY. Amina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime.InscriptionFOREVER IN OUR HEARTSGravesite DetailsSister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. Verify and try again. Please try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. GREAT NEWS! [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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. 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. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { '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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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.". [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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I am very happy now. } Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. 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. }); Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. 1 following. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "I took for granted, I had my family. 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. Tissie Owens filed for divorce from Yaser in 2009. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ hitType: 'event', Failed to remove flower. 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. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. Sorry! Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Thanks for your help! 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I'm dying, I'm dying! However, one tip was extremely important. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. Try again later. English The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. "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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Try again later. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. 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. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. Try again later. 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. 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. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. based on information from your browser. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. The girls also told their friends and even a few teachers that Yaser was always watching them, and they were afraid to use a telephone because they thought he had bugged it. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. Said disappeared after the killings. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." "[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. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. Failed to delete memorial. 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. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. 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. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ 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. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. Got a tip? Add to your scrapbook. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. }); Make sure that the file is a photo. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. Then, the line goes dead. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife.
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