Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 12 Years Later, There's Hope for Justice Yaser Abdel Said has been on the run for 12 years Editor's update: On 26 August 2020, Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by the FBI and US authorities in North Texas. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { She knew she was going to die, he said. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Resend Activation Email. 104 posts. "You took my life. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. 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Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. We have set your language to Try again later. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. 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]. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . The girls died of multiple gunshot . Year should not be greater than current year. } 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? Said disappeared after the killings. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This browser does not support getting your location. Amina and Sarah Said Murders: Where Is Yaser Abdel Said Now? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ). 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.". "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. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. 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. [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. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. }); You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing SINGLE. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. This is a carousel with slides. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. ). 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. 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. 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. }); [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thanks for your help! They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. 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. On January 1, 2008, a passer-by noticed an abandoned taxi parked at the entrance of what was then the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now known as Omni Las Colinas Hotel). In August 2020, it was reported that Yaser was living in Justin, Texas, and that he was being helped by his son Islam and his brother Yassein. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { 'Now The Girls Can Rest In Peace': Mother Of Daughters Amina, Sarah On Year should not be greater than current year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. GREAT NEWS! I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. 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. It is monstrous. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. ga('ads.send', { In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. Amina and Sarah Said were the children of an Egyptian immigrant father Yaser Abdel Said and a United States-born mother, Patricia "Tissie" Said (ne Owens). While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. I'm dying, I'm dying! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. Please try again later. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "I remember her telling me that her dad told her he would take her back cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. 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. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. 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. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. 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. 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. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. Verify and try again. He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! 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. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Murder. Now, he can finally rot in prison. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? There was a problem getting your location. Said told jurors that the evening his daughters were killed, he was taking them to dinner because he wanted to smooth things over and solve the problem.". This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. [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. 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). "Help," said a crying. 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. based on information from your browser. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. [34] Said argued through a translator that he was not present during the murders, having taken his daughters in his taxi for a ride and that there was a threat following them that made him leave, leaving his 2 daughters alone as Said has thought he was a target. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. "Help! Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. TX v. YASER SAID: Honor Killing Trial | Court TV When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. Search above to list available cemeteries. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Amina still refused to go. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please reset your password. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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 said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Oops, something didn't work. The aunts, uncles and cousins of Amina and Sarah said in a separate statement: "We are also sad to know with out a doubt, although not surprised, that Islam was helping his father. "Now the girls can rest in peace. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. 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. [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. [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. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Yaser Said found guilty in 2008 murder of his teenage daughters - KHOU Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. Chilling 911 call reveals teen screamed 'I'm dying' after dad 'shot her Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Texas: Mother of murdered girls admits their father killed them because This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There was a problem getting your location. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. PERSON. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. 5 chilling details about Amina and Sarah Said's murders if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ This FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Murdered His Daughters In - Medium Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. We have set your language to Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. 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. }); Period. Though Owens initially denied claims it was an 'honor killing,' she now believes the crime was motivated by Yaser's anger over their daughters dating non-Muslim boys. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. Tissie Owens filed for divorce from Yaser in 2009. Their father is accused of killing. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Resend Activation Email. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . eventAction: 'click_adunit' According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . 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. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. Reports claimed that their father did not like how westernized his girls were becoming, so he reportedly took matters into his own hands and was allegedly quite controlling. Crime Time ~ Forbidden: Dying For Love ~ The Shame of the Father According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. 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. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please try again later. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. eventAction: 'view' Arrest mother as accomplice in Texas honor killing | Fox News
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