Verify and try again. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. 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. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. 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. A police report at the time said a family member told investigators that the suspect threatened "bodily harm against Sarah for going on a date with a non-Muslim. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . 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. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. 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. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. On January 1, 2008, two American teenager sisters, 17 year-old Amina Said, and 18 year-old Sarah Said, were shot to death by their Egyptian father, Yaser Said, in Irving, Texas. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. 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]. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. [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. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Try again later. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. }); As per the show, the detectives stumbled upon their first significant breakthrough when accounts of family members alleged that Amina and Sarah were abused both physically and mentally by their father, Yaser Abdel Said. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. English Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". 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. Learn more about merges. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. }); https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. Patricia allegedly told her daughters that December 31 was her mother's death anniversary and that she wanted to drive to East Texas to put flowers on her grave. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. 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.". "Help," said a crying. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. 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. Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. Try again later. 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. Confident that Yaser Said had something to do with the deaths of his daughters Amina and Sarah Said, the police carried out a nationwide hunt for him. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). pg.acq.push(function() { There was a problem getting your location. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. ga('ads.send', { eventAction: 'click_image_ads' During the trial, prosecutors read a December 21, 2007, email Amina wrote to her history teacher 10 days before she and her sister were killed, saying their father made our lives a nightmare and that she and her sister wanted to run away. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaser_Abdel_Said, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/yaser-abdel-saids-family-members-charged-with-helping-him-evade-arrest/ar-BB18tSNO, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/yaser-abdel-said, https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/08/28/maintenance-workers-tip-led-to-arrest-of-capital-murder-suspect-yaser-said/. "You took my life. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. A system error has occurred. Oh my God. A system error has occurred. The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, compared the DNA from those items to the DNA of Amina and Sarah, and determined the DNA most likely came from their biological father. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Family members linked to this person will appear here. She. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. 'Very open to the idea': Julia Wandelt takes DNA test to verify if she is missing Swiss girl Livia Schepp, Kayla Lemieux: Teacher with prosthetic Z-cup breasts suspended WITH PAY after pics show her dressed as man, 'We have lots to reveal': Madeleine McCann lookalike Julia Wandelt posts footage of meeting with PI probing claims, Lindsay Clancy case: Psychologist reveals psychosis red flags family members could have spotted, Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant. There was an error deleting this problem. We are one of the worlds fastest growing 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. This account has been disabled. This is a brutal and awful case and these two women were failed throughout their whole lives by the people who should have loved and protected them. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. },false) }); Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. To use this feature, use a newer browser. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. His capital murder trial is. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. based on information from your browser. 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. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. } 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. . [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. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. }); Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. 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. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . 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 check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". When Yaser confronted her about it, she lied and said she didnt have a real boyfriend but an imaginary one and wanted to know what it would be like if she had a real one. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. "I took for granted, I had my family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Failed to report flower. 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. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. } This is a carousel with slides. Resend Activation Email. 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. There have been a lot of rumors and speculations about this case and whether or not Yaser was abusive, but I think after seeing how this case ends, I think its safe to say he probably was. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. GREAT NEWS! The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Got a tip? Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please reset your password. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. GREAT NEWS! Hes one man, not God. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. 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. hitType: 'event', Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. }); They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. 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. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. SINGLE. Try again later. Sorry! 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. News of the murder caught national and . "[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]. 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. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. [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. 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. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. 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.". ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17).
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