", "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? 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. ga('ads.send', { 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. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); hitType: 'event', },false) hitType: 'event', Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". This browser does not support getting your location. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Try again later. 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! To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Oh my God. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. '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. based on information from your browser. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. Call. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. Yaser Said was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. There is a problem with your email/password. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. SINGLE. People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . 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. 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. A warrant for Yaser Abdel Said's arrest was issued the day after the 2008 shootings of his daughters, Sarah Yaser Said, 17, and Amina Yaser Said, 18. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. eventAction: 'view' Learn more about merges. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. 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. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. 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). "I took for granted, I had my family. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. GREAT NEWS! Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. 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. 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. Murder. 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. 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. Both of them were inseparable and . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Picking through trash and following members of. The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. 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. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. 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. As Amina and Sarah were both teenagers and high school students, the police had no idea why anyone would want to harm them in such a terrifying way. 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. 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. } Try again later. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. In August 2020, it was reported that Yaser was living in Justin, Texas, and that he was being helped by his son Islam and his brother Yassein. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. We have set your language to Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. His capital murder trial is. 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 reset your password. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. There was an error deleting this problem. [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. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". 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. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. 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. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. 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. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. ga('ads.send', { Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. On January 1, 2008, a passer-by noticed an abandoned taxi parked at the entrance of what was then the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now known as Omni Las Colinas Hotel). '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. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. }); "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. Try again. Add to your scrapbook. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. 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. 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. 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. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. You took my family all in one night.". 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. pg.acq.push(function() { "I'm dying. I am very happy now. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. I'm dying, I'm dying! During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It is monstrous. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Please try again later. Search above to list available cemeteries. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Their father is accused of killing. However, one tip was extremely important. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. 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. 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. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). "Help! 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. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Add to your scrapbook. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. "Now the girls can rest in peace. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. }); Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. 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. 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. 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. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. ga('ads.send', { 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. "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. [15] Amina told Moreno not to call or text her if she sent a code word to him because she was afraid that her father would go through her phone. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. 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.". hitType: 'event', [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. [34] Said argued through a translator that he was not present during the murders, having taken his daughters in his taxi for a ride and that there was a threat following them that made him leave, leaving his 2 daughters alone as Said has thought he was a target. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. 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. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. 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. 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. 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. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. 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. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. Try again later. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. 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. 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. Oops, something didn't work. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? His trial is underway in Dallas . Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. 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/. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. Follow. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. Oops, we were unable to send the email. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Gail Gattrell, the sisters' great-aunt, has called the deaths an "honor killing," in which a woman is murdered by a relative to protect her family's honor. [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. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. ). Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. A system error has occurred. We have set your language to No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. EVERY. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. The audio dates from 2008 . What a brutal death. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. Try again later. }); Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. "[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. eventAction: 'click_ads' [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 mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Failed to report flower. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. Nathan Watson ran . Sarah and Amina Said. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. "[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]. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. 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. News of the murder caught national and . 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.