They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. 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. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17, were found shot inside a taxi cab on New Year's Day 2008 and their father is on trial for capital murder. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! There was a problem getting your location. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Learn more about managing a memorial . While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. 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. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. A system error has occurred. Try again later. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. hitType: 'event', "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. Now, he can finally rot in prison. 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. [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. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. What a terrible person this man is. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. Verify and try again. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Got a tip? Thanks for your help! "I'm dying. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I'm dying, I'm dying! 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. 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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, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. Year should not be greater than current year. ga('ads.send', { Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Photo: Facebook Yaser Abdel Said will be spending the rest of his days in prison now that a Texas jury has convicted him for the 2008 capital murders of his two teen. Their father, Yaser. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. eventAction: 'render' 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. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating for three hours, the Dallas County jury reached the guilty verdict. 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. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. His capital murder trial is. 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. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There is a problem with your email/password. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Verify and try again. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Tissie Owens filed for divorce from Yaser in 2009. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. What a brutal death. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. [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. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. "Help," said a crying. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "Help! The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. Please enter valid email address to continue. Then, Amina and Sarah had to come back to Dallas on New Years Eve after Patricia, as reportedly told by her husband, said to them that their father wasnt controlling anymore. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Texas-born Patricia ("Tissie) Said, formerly of the Owens family, is the mother who lured her two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina, to their deaths at the hands of their own father this past New Years Day in Dallas. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Murder. His trial is underway in Dallas . Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. Its unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but its rumored to have been Tissie or Yasers brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. She. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. 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. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . 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. },false) They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. ga('ads.send', { Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for killing daughters in decade-old case, The TRAGIC deaths of Sarah and Amina Said: Trial of killer dad Yasir Said begins in Texas, 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie Jenner. Try again. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. eventAction: 'click_ads' "Now the girls can rest in peace. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This browser does not support getting your location. 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 found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. hitType: 'event', Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. ga('ads.send', { Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. 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. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Thanks for your help! At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. [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. Oops, something didn't work. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. 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. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. "I took for granted, I had my family. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. You will be prosecuted. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Picking through trash and following members of. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Resend Activation Email. Try again later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 104 posts. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This is a carousel with slides. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Sarah and Amina Said. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. 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. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. "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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. }); Where is Hooper? 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. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. News of the murder caught national and . GREAT NEWS! 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. [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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? }); A system error has occurred. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. Oops, something didn't work. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. 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.". 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Amina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. 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. 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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. }); The girls died of multiple gunshot . Regardless if he did marry her for a Visa or not, he was 30 years old and she was 15 and that to me is too big of an age difference. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Failed to report flower. based on information from your browser. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. 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. }); People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . eventAction: 'click_image_ads' 165 followers. },false) Both of them were inseparable and . 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. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. Photo Credits: WFAA. 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. 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! Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. 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. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself.