Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Period. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right.
'Honor Killings' Trial: Mother of murdered girls calls ex-husband the 1 following. 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional.
Arrest mother as accomplice in Texas honor killing | Fox News 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.
Amina Yaser Said (1989-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial Failed to delete memorial. He did not plead guilty to the double murder and his defense attorney Joel Patton tried to bring the religion angle in the opening arguments. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. However, one tip was extremely important. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure .
Murdering Mother Hidden Face of Honor Killing 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". You will be prosecuted. Sarah and Amina The Capture of Yaser Said Yaser's America's Most Wanted poster It's unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but it's rumored to have been Tissie or Yaser's brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. Note: there has been some minor editing. pg.acq.push(function() { It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Please reset your password. Murder. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Sorry! [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Sarah and Amina Said.
Capital murder trial of Yaser Said: Day 2 of testimony | wfaa.com The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie.
'That devil there': Mother of Sarah, Amina Said testifies at ex-husband "You took my life. "It's hard because they were my best friends. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. 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. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. There is a problem with your email/password. In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Try again later. 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. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. pg.acq.push(function() { I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. Oops, we were unable to send the email. }); Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. 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. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror.
Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed 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. Thanks for your help! For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. 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. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. ", "Yaser Said Convicted of Capital Murder in Deaths of Teen Daughters", "Lewisville cabbie sought in daughters' deaths after bodies found in taxi", "R/UnresolvedMysteries Yaser Abdel Said Honour Killer at Large 2008 Where is he? We are one of the worlds fastest growing Man convicted of murdering his two teenage daughters, Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop, "Man accused of killing 2 teen daughters in 2008 has been captured, Irving police and FBI announce", "Maintenance Worker's Tip Led To Arrest Of Capital Murder Suspect Yaser Said", "Lewisville cab driver sought for "honor killings" of daughters added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list", "Yaser Said, Taxi Driver Accused of Killing His Teen Daughters in 2008, Caught in North Texas", "Irving Police and FBI announce arrest of man accused of killing his 2 daughters in 2008 - YouTube", "Texas trial begins for man accused of killing 2 teenage daughters in 2008", "Texas 'honor killing' suspect Yaser Said could be hiding in plain sight as NYC cabbie, private investigator says", "For years, friends say, slain sisters lived with their father's threats of violence and abuse", "My Teenage Sweetheart Was Killed to Preserve Her Family's 'Honour', "Two girls murdered in Texas taxi: Were they honor killings? OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. 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. 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. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. 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. Stop it.". According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. Please try again later. ga('ads.send', { Learn about how to make the most of a memorial.
Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing How Did Sarah and Amina Said Die? - The Cinemaholic The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". 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. 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. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. They tried to get away, and wanted to move on with their lives but they couldnt get away from the control of their evil father. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 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.". Now, he can finally rot in prison. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. Verify and try again. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. },false) 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. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. SINGLE. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. You can always change this later in your Account settings. All rights reserved. } They observed Islam and Yassein entering and exiting the home and the shadow of another man inside the home after the two men had left.
Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. 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.
Yaser Abdel Said films disturbing home video of his daughters Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. PERSON. . They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list.
'The Hunt': Dying teen names dad as killer | CNN After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. 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. }
Brother of Yaser Said Sentenced to 12 Years for Concealing - NBC 5 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. "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.
Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life."
TX v. YASER SAID: Honor Killing Trial | Court TV 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). A system error has occurred. 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. This account has been disabled. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. After a. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. }); Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. }); window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. 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. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please try again later. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Yaser Said is accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said in a taxi in the Dallas area in 2008. 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. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Learn more about managing a memorial . Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. Try again later. Follow. Search above to list available cemeteries. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
Mother of 2 Girls Killed in Honor Killing Speaks Out Opening statements in North Texas murder trial of Yaser Said | Fort Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. eventAction: 'load' You need a Find a Grave account to continue. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){
Petition JUSTICE for Amina & Sarah Said: To interrogate Patricia "[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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. 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).
Texas dad Yaser Said found guilty of fatally shooting teen daughters in Please enter your email and password to sign in. let gads_event; 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. 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie JennerAfter the trio moved to Oklahoma to be with Patricias family, Said filed a missing persons report with the Lewisville Police Department, which forced the girls mother to inform the cops that they were not missing, only terrified of the man. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. 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. During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . However, Said claims he left the vehicle, fleeing into a wooded area before the girls were killed because he thought someone wanted to murder him, testifying that he spotted an unknown person in a car stalking them while they were driving to dinner. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. Learn more about managing a memorial . Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. We have set your language to Make sure that the file is a photo. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. 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. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. 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. } Learn more about merges. Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. 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. 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. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who .
'Knew she was gonna die': Day 1 of Yaser Said trial details his You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried.
Mother called Amina and Sarah Said's killer the "devil" I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. [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. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas.