He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. 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. She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. 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]. }); "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Learn more about merges. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. gads_event = event; Learn more about managing a memorial . Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? } 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. 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. }) 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! He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. Patricia allegedly told her daughters that December 31 was her mother's death anniversary and that she wanted to drive to East Texas to put flowers on her grave. [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. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. I am very happy now. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Please enter valid email address to continue. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. 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GREAT NEWS! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. ", "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? The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. hitType: 'event', 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. Then, the line goes dead. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Try again later. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. "Now the girls can rest in peace. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Try again later. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please reset 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. The audio dates from 2008 . To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. All rights reserved. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Failed to delete memorial. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Thanks for your help! They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. Period. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. However, when the detectives reached out to talk to Amina and Sarahs father, they learned that he had skipped town as he was nowhere to be found. Yaser Said 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. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. This account has been disabled. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. hitType: 'event', Search above to list available cemeteries. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. 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. Oops, something didn't work. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. Sorry! 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. Sarah and Amina Said. Try again later. Try again. Try again later. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Verify and try again. 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]. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. News of the murder caught national and . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Failed to remove flower. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. 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. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. ga('ads.send', { Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. PERSON. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. },false) His capital murder trial is. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Learn more about merges. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. }); This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. It is monstrous. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Follow. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. A system error has occurred. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), . [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. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Prosecutors say Said brought the girls into his taxi - Amina was sitting in the front passenger seat while Sarah was in the back - and drove them around before shooting them at around 7.30pm. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. There was an error deleting this problem. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. Try again later. Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. 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. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. eventAction: 'view' 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. I'm dying, I'm dying! Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. 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. There was a problem getting your location. After a. Resend Activation Email. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please try again later. 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). Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Failed to delete memorial. Their father is accused of killing. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? Yaser Said is accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said in a taxi in the Dallas area in 2008. pg.acq.push(function() { Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. 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. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. He did not plead guilty to the double murder and his defense attorney Joel Patton tried to bring the religion angle in the opening arguments. 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. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. SINGLE. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This browser does not support getting your location. Murder. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Amina's Mother Has Opened Up About The Harrowing Incident . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. Please try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Tuesday. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Make sure that the file is a photo. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. "Help," said a crying. / CBS Texas. 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. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. [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. Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Please reset your password. 104 posts. Now, he can finally rot in prison. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Make sure that the file is a photo. Got a tip? Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. Period. 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. 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