Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. Nathan Watson ran . Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. [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. 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. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . hitType: 'event', You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. hitType: 'event', A system error has occurred. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. Failed to report flower. Please reset your password. / CBS Texas. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. pg.acq.push(function() { Since that night, the members of the Irving Police Department and our partners with the Dallas FBI, have tirelessly pursued justice for Amina and Sarah,' said Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey. based on information from your browser. There was an error deleting this problem. hitType: 'event', However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Failed to delete memorial. 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. "[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. SINGLE. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. 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. Got a tip? In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. Verify and try again. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. 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. 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. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Hes one man, not God. 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. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. 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. We have set your language to 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. 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. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. 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. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. Now, he can finally rot in prison. eventAction: 'load' Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. 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. Where is Hooper? ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. pg.acq.push(function() { Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Stop it.". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again later. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Try again later. I'm dying, I'm dying! "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. 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. "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. 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. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM 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. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. 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. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. }); [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. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. 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. Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . 104 posts. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. 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. Yaser Said, who faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths of his two daughters, Amina and Sarah, back in 2008, had been on the run for 12 years, before being captured in. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. }); Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { They were abused, physically and sexuallyHere are small parts of invasions of privacy that they suffered, of course these are small clips and there are proba. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Murder. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. 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. 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. eventAction: 'click_ads' At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. Oh my God. 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. Both of them were inseparable and . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Resend Activation Email. 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. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. based on information from your browser. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. 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. She. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Resend Activation Email. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. She . [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Help! Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Learn more about merges. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 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. Picking through trash and following members of. This account has been disabled. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. This browser does not support getting your location. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Family members linked to this person will appear here. eventAction: 'render' [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. 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. 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 Said was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. [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. The girls were brilliant young ladies dreaming of nothing more than to live their lives as Americans and become doctors. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. "You took my life. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. PERSON. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. You took my family all in one night.". window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. 165 followers. 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. Failed to remove flower. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Failed to remove flower. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. eventAction: 'view' 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. Try again later. }); Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . Please enter valid email address to continue. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. 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. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. The girls died of multiple gunshot . 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. His capital murder trial is. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This account has been disabled. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. 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. News of the murder caught national and . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. 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/. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. 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. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. "Now the girls can rest in peace. Please try again later. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. There was a problem getting your location. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The email is from 18-year-old Amina Said who was killed as well as 17-year-old Sarah Said on New Years Day 2008. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. 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. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". 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.
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