Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Murder. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. Photo Credits: WFAA. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. On January 1, 2008, he lured them into his taxi cab on the pretense of taking them out to eat, where instead, he fatally shot them.[3]. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". You need a Find a Grave account to continue. On the evening of 1 January, the bodies of Sarah and Amina Said, sisters aged 17 and 18, had been found in the back of a taxicab in a hotel parking lot in Irving, Texas. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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! Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. Period. "You took my life. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Search above to list available cemeteries. },false) What a brutal death. hitType: 'event', 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. However, one tip was extremely important. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. Said disappeared after the killings. },false) Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. Try again later. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. Failed to remove flower. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. 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.". Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Murdered His Daughters In - Medium "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. There was an error deleting this problem. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Photo: Facebook Yaser Abdel Said will be spending the rest of his days in prison now that a Texas jury has convicted him for the 2008 capital murders of his two teen. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. "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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. '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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in 2008 shootings of teenage [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. Failed to delete memorial. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about merges. Try again later. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. Hundreds more Greater Manchester schools praised by parents for Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. 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. Verify and try again. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. 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. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . You will be prosecuted. Amina Yaser Said (1989-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial "I'm dying. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. '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. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. There is a problem with your email/password. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. 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 try again later. Yaser Said, who faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths of his two daughters, Amina and Sarah, back in 2008, had been on the run for 12 years, before being captured in. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Try again. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. 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. 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. 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. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Their father, Yaser. 'Honor Killings' Trial: Mother of murdered girls calls ex-husband the Oh my God. 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. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. / CBS Texas. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. Petition JUSTICE for Amina & Sarah Said: To interrogate Patricia When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. [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. Now, he can finally rot in prison. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Opening statements in North Texas murder trial of Yaser Said | Fort He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. We have set your language to } cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. ga('ads.send', { Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM 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/. 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. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. 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. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Texas dad Yaser Said found guilty of fatally shooting teen daughters in ). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Honor killing in the United States - Wikipedia 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Amina still refused to go. Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas, on the property of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[1][2]. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Yaser Abdel Said: Suspect on FBI most-wanted list arrested Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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Man accused of fatally shooting 2 teen daughters inside taxi claims he For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Year should not be greater than current year. GREAT NEWS! Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Learn more about managing a memorial . ga('ads.send', { Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. Crime Time ~ Forbidden: Dying For Love ~ The Shame of the Father Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. 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. Slain Teen Girls' Brother Begs for Suspect Father to Turn Himself In Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. My dad shot me," the 17-year-old had said in what would be the last moments of her and her 18-year-old sister Aminas lives, prosecutors in the Dallas County courtroom claimed. Bass Fishing In Mexico Lake Guerrero, Oldham Deaths Register, 2021 Tulip Time Festival, Articles A
