}); And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. 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. Hundreds more Greater Manchester schools praised by parents for The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Make sure that the file is a photo. Texas: Mother of murdered girls admits their father killed them because The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Resend Activation Email. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. SINGLE. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Said told jurors that the evening his daughters were killed, he was taking them to dinner because he wanted to smooth things over and solve the problem.". Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "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. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. },false) Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. What a terrible person this man is. Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed 'That devil there': Mother of Sarah, Amina Said testifies at ex-husband They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. 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. Try again later. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. Arrest mother as accomplice in Texas honor killing | Fox News Please reset your password. She . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. based on information from your browser. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. ", "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? This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. Yaser Abdel Said films disturbing home video of his daughters 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Thanks for your help! His trial is underway in Dallas . 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. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. 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In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. 12 Years Later, There's Hope for Justice Yaser Abdel Said has been on the run for 12 years Editor's update: On 26 August 2020, Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by the FBI and US authorities in North Texas. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sarah Said and Yaser Said - YouTube Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. New details released into how authorities found man accused of 'honor Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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[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. 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 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. Mother of 2 Girls Killed in Honor Killing Speaks Out fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. 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. Sorry! Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Teens believed killed by father buried - Midland Reporter-Telegram Texas-born Patricia ("Tissie) Said, formerly of the Owens family, is the mother who lured her two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina, to their deaths at the hands of their own father this past New Years Day in Dallas. Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. Oh my God. Sarah Said and Yaser Said 21,425 views Oct 10, 2021 149 Dislike Share Save Amina and Sarah Said 277 subscribers Sarah seems to have become uncomfortable They could have been a. 5 chilling details about Amina and Sarah Said's murders cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Capital murder trial of Yaser Said: Day 2 of testimony | wfaa.com Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. / CBS Texas. Period. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. I'm dying, I'm dying! However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. } Yaser Said: Trial shares graphic details in teens' murder - WFAA Owens filed for divorce in 2009. 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. 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. Stop it.". Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. },false) Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They observed Islam and Yassein entering and exiting the home and the shadow of another man inside the home after the two men had left. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. "You took my life. Try again. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Verify and try again. 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. ga('ads.send', { It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. 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]. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. 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. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Please try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 'Honor Killings' Trial: Mother of murdered girls calls ex-husband the Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. "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. 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. 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. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Inside the Honor Killing of Amina Said - Business Insider There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. 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. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. She. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. pg.acq.push(function() { Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? 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. The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. June 17, 2022 Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. News of the murder caught national and . Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! "Help! Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Man accused of fatally shooting 2 teen daughters inside taxi claims he }) Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. based on information from your browser. 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. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". GREAT NEWS! [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for Murdering Mother Hidden Face of Honor Killing [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. Learn more about merges. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. 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. Sorry! Please try again later. [20], On January 1, 2008, Yaser Said took Amina and Sarah to his taxi cab, kissed them, and told them he was taking them out to eat. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. Family members linked to this person will appear here. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. 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. Picking through trash and following members of. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Then, the line goes dead. 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. 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. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. 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. Sarah had even emailed her history teacher, Renee Hopkins, on December 21, 2007, saying as reported byThe Sun,"He will, without any drama or doubt, kill us. 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. [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. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Its unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but its rumored to have been Tissie or Yasers brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Failed to remove flower. Period. This browser does not support getting your location. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Learn more about merges. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. 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