News of the murder caught national and . Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot on Jan 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas by their father, Yaser, who called the tragedy an 'honor killing' (Credits: Irving Police Department and FBI) IRVING, TEXAS: Jury selection began on Monday, August 1 in Dallas in Yaser Said's capital murder trial. 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. }); [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . 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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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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. Try again. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. }); There are no volunteers for this cemetery. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. 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. 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. gads_event = event; }); Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. [3] When she was 16, Said took Amina to Egypt allegedly to arrange a marriage for her to a much older friend of his, but Amina rejected the marriage. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. After a. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Try again later. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Thanks for your help! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. We have set your language to "Help! He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. Yaser Said may have tried to silence his daughters' voices, but advocates are making sure that Amina and Sarah are never silenced, and that they live on; they will never be "just a memory.". This is a carousel with slides. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. 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. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. The audio dates from 2008 . 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. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. This is a carousel with slides. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Nathan Watson ran . 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? 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. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "You took my life. Murder. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. 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. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. This account has been disabled. It is monstrous. Period. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. 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. Got a tip? Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating for three hours, the Dallas County jury reached the guilty verdict. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. Stop it.". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. Failed to remove flower. 104 posts. 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. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. eventAction: 'load' Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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). You took my family all in one night.". Oops, something didn't work. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. [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. [26][6][27] On December 4, 2014, Said was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives with a $100,000 reward for any information leading to his arrest. pg.acq.push(function() { 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. I am very happy now. All rights reserved. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Please reset your password. 1 following. 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. 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. Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. 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. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. 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. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Period. Then, the line goes dead. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. pg.acq.push(function() { eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. Failed to delete memorial. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. EVERY. based on information from your browser. [20], On January 1, 2008, Yaser Said took Amina and Sarah to his taxi cab, kissed them, and told them he was taking them out to eat. "I took for granted, I had my family. 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. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. Make sure that the file is a photo. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. "[21][22][23], Said's taxi was soon discovered by another cab driver outside the service entrance of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[24][25]. Learn more about managing a memorial . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She knew she was going to die, he said. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. Authorities suspect that other people helped Said evade arrest over the years, and a federal criminal complaint said that Islam was in contact with two more of his fathers brothers. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. A system error has occurred. The girls were brilliant young ladies dreaming of nothing more than to live their lives as Americans and become doctors. Resend Activation Email. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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.". Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. 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 email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Their father is accused of killing. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. 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. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. Picking through trash and following members of. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. And he controlled everything in his household.She also noted, Youll hear in this case that leading up to the murders of Amina Said and Sarah Said, the defendants behavior got extremely dangerous., Sarahs then-boyfriend, Erik Panameno, also testified before the jurors that he did reveal his relationship at the time because something bad [would] happen to me or something bad would happen to her if Yaser got to know about it. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. Try again later. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Please reset your password. hitType: 'event', Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ga('ads.send', { Failed to report flower. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. Yaser would pull his kids out of school and they would move and start over in a new town or state. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. 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. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. SINGLE. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? Prosecutors say Said brought the girls into his taxi - Amina was sitting in the front passenger seat while Sarah was in the back - and drove them around before shooting them at around 7.30pm. 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.