You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . hitType: 'event', }); The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. gads_event = event; cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { After a. 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. Sarah and Amina Said. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Amina still refused to go. Oops, something didn't work. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. [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. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. }); eventAction: 'view' [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. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. Resend Activation Email. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { 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. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. 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. Murder. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Learn more about merges. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. }); Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. Before the sisters were found shot to death in a taxi parked near a hotel in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Sarah Said had managed to call 911 using a cellphone, telling the operator that her. 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. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. Please try again later. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. There was a problem getting your location. [10][11] The couple also had a son named Islam Said, born in 1988, and Said also had a previous daughter, born in 1987, with another woman. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. 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. 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. Note: there has been some minor editing. eventAction: 'click_ads' Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Verify and try again. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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On May 12, 2020, Reza Ashrafi, the father of 14-year old Iranian girl Romina Ashrafi killed her as she slept in the family home in Sefid Sangan, Talesh, Gilan province. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Got a tip? Learn more about managing a memorial . eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". Amina and Sarah Said were shot dead by their father Yaser Said in 2008 (Facebook/ Justice for Sarah and Amina) DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBI's Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. Please try again later. Hes one man, not God. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". This account has been disabled. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Make sure that the file is a photo. This browser does not support getting your location. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. Failed to delete memorial. '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. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Learn more about merges. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." Weve updated the security on the site. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), based on information from your browser. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Desperate pleas were some of the last words 17-year-old Sarah Said uttered in a New Year's Day 911 call from the back of her father's taxi outside Dallas, Texas. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! 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.". Said disappeared after the killings. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Add to your scrapbook. 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]. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. This is a carousel with slides. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I'm dying, I'm dying! 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/. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. 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. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . 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. SINGLE. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. }); Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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! Try again later. 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. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Islam was interviewed by the police that day and eventually reported to someone that we have problem. My guess is that this was either Yaser or Yassein. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. However, one tip was extremely important. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. "[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 complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Try again later. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. Oh my God. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. ). ga('ads.send', { After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ [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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. 5 if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Oops, something didn't work. Period. hitType: 'event', Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. 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 and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. 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This browser does not support getting your location. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". 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. Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. } However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. 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. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [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. 1 following. A capital murder warrant has been issued for their father, Yaser Said, 50, who has not been seen since the Lewisville High School students were found dead. She knew she was going to die, he said. After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. Sorry! 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. } Thanks for your help!