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. 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]. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . 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. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. There is a problem with your email/password. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. 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). A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. An Egyptian resident of the United States, he is wanted for the murder of his two teenage daughters in Irving, Texas. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Try again later. Re-Upload this Video."On January 1, 2008, someone brutally murdered teenaged sisters Sarah . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Since death penalty was not pursued by the prosecutors, he will reportedly get life imprisonment.During the trial, a New Years Day 911 call was played in the court in which Sarahs last terrifying screams could be heard. In moments of extreme trauma, like being shot multiple times, people can have hallucinations, Patton said. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. There was a problem getting your location. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On January 1, 2008, two American teenager sisters, 17 year-old Amina Said, and 18 year-old Sarah Said, were shot to death by their Egyptian father, Yaser Said, in Irving, Texas. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. let gads_event; You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 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. }); 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. Yaser would pull his kids out of school and they would move and start over in a new town or state. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is a fugitive on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. Breaking down several times on the stand, Owens testified that her daughters, Sarah and Amina, told her in 1998 that Said had touched them. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You took my family all in one night.". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. 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]. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. Failed to remove flower. An American and she was 15 11 times in the amina and sarah said funeral Sarah and Hagar a! Weve updated the security on the site. }); }); On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. After a lifetime . Amina and Sarah Said were shot dead by their father Yaser Said in 2008 (Facebook/ Justice for Sarah and Amina) DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBI's Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. 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Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Period. }) who wins student body president riverdale. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. The bodies of Amina Said, 18 and her sister Sarah Said, 17 were in a taxi left at the Omni Mandalay Hotel car park in. hitType: 'event', Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Add to your scrapbook. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. },false) He had been wanted on capital murder charges for the deaths of his daughters, Lewisville High School students, Sarah Yaser Said, 17, and Amina Yaser Said, 18. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. (215) 7.6 1 h 49 min 2014 13+. Said was placed on the list in December 2014 for the 2008 homicide of his daughters Amina and Sarah. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. 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. Judge for yourself as Wonderwall.com takes a look back at dozens of celebs like Kim Zolciak -Biermann, Cardi B, Mel B, Gisele Bundchen, Pauly D, Kanye West, Meg Ryan, Simon Cowell, Snooki, Sarah . "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. These girls were tortured. Prosecutors allege the 65-year-old defendant murdered his daughters because he didn't approve of them dating non-Muslim men and embracing the western lifestyle. "[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]. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. We are one of the worlds fastest growing "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. ga('ads.send', { }) Said disappeared on New Year's Day in 2008, the same night his daughters Amina and Sarah Said . (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. Try again later. This browser does not support getting your location. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. Search above to list available cemeteries. Learn more about merges. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. The girls were found shot to death in their fathers taxi on New . Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Two of Said's relatives his son, Islam Said, and his brother, Yassim Said were . The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. },false) 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. 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. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. 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 can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. This account has been disabled. The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. The bodies of Sarah (left) and Amina Said (right) were found in their father's taxi on New Year's Day 2008 Credit: Facebook. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. After learning about the allegations, Owens said that . On the run since January 2008. Mathias and Mildred a public appeal for Mr. Said to surrender, once through left. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. 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. We have set your language to 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. He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Try again. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. 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 was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. "You took my life. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. Failed to delete memorial. Try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. ", "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 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! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Follow. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. 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. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Sarah Said wrote to Mr. Zaidi in an instant message conversation, according to a transcript he saved. "Help! Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. Verify and try again. January 1st, 2008. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ 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. Try again later. Oh my God. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. 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