[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. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Got a tip? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Note: there has been some minor editing. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. What a brutal death. 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. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. },false) 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. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. }); Patton had said, It is wrong for the government to generalize an entire culture, criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative, and to fit their objective. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Period. }); Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. hitType: 'event', eventAction: 'load' Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There was a problem getting your location. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. 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. Both girls were born in Dallas, Texas, Amina on March 2, 1989, and Sarah on March 16, 1990.The girls were found shot to death in a taxi at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, on January 1, 2008. 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. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. A break in the case came on August 14, 2017, when a maintenance worker at an apartment complex in Bedford, Texas, where Yaser's son, Islam Said, rented an apartment, reported seeing a man matching Yaser's description inside of Islam's apartment. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. Their father, Yaser. "Help! They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. A system error has occurred. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ 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/. 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. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Try again later. "Now the girls can rest in peace. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. eventAction: 'render' There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. . Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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[15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. ). It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. 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. 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. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Weve updated the security on the site. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. [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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. "I took for granted, I had my family. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. Try again later. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . 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. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. eventAction: 'view' 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. pg.acq.push(function() { This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Patricia - Yaser Said's former wife and mother of Amina and Sarah Said - addressed the court, claiming that she hadn't seen her husband since the day their daughters were shot to death. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Sorry! [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. [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. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. Tissie Owens filed for divorce from Yaser in 2009. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. ). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. "[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]. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Resend Activation Email. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. 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. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. "Help," said a crying. 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]. 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To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. ga('ads.send', { Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. } 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. 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. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. Patricia drove to the friend's house and pounded on the door, starting an argument with Amina to try to convince her to return to Said. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [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. 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. I'm dying, I'm dying! "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. }); https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. Please reset your password. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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 film can be viewed via Amazon Prime.InscriptionFOREVER IN OUR HEARTSGravesite DetailsSister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Try again later. Yaser Said was a beast. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. Amina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. 1 following. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. }); Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. Try again later. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. 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. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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! Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. Amina still refused to go. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. 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. "It's hard because they were my best friends. Both of them were inseparable and . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Try again later. Now, he can finally rot in prison. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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]. 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. 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). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Make sure that the file is a photo. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. [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. 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. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Murder. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Their father is accused of killing. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. Try again later. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. 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. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. Please enter valid email address to continue. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { based on information from your browser. Photo Credits: WFAA. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. 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. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. pg.acq.push(function() { There are no volunteers for this cemetery. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. However, one tip was extremely important. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Said disappeared on New Year's Day in 2008, the same night his daughters Amina and Sarah Said were found shot to death in a cab he'd borrowed. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' The aunts, uncles and cousins of Amina and Sarah said in a separate statement: "We are also sad to know with out a doubt, although not surprised, that Islam was helping his father. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. Regardless if he did marry her for a Visa or not, he was 30 years old and she was 15 and that to me is too big of an age difference. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. This account has been disabled. 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. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. Amina, who was shot twice, died instantly, while Sarah, who sustained nine shots, managed to call 911 before she died, screaming "Help, my dad shot me! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [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. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. There was an error deleting this problem. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. 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.