if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ You can always change this later in your Account settings. You will be prosecuted. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Then, Amina and Sarah had to come back to Dallas on New Years Eve after Patricia, as reportedly told by her husband, said to them that their father wasnt controlling anymore. Honor killing in the United States - Wikipedia After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said 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. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. How Did Sarah and Amina Said Die? - The Cinemaholic The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Search above to list available cemeteries. I am very happy now. 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. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Verify and try again. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Try again later. hitType: 'event', Oops, we were unable to send the email. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. She. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. pg.acq.push(function() { Got a tip? Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. 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. eventAction: 'load' Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. based on information from your browser. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. Call. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Though Owens initially denied claims it was an 'honor killing,' she now believes the crime was motivated by Yaser's anger over their daughters dating non-Muslim boys. window.adsContainer = {"position2":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Above_Next_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position3":{"code":"Article_Mobile_300x250_ATF_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position4":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position5":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle1_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position6":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle2_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position7":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle3_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position8":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle4_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position9":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle5_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position10":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle6_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position11":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle7_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position12":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle8_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position13":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle9_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position14":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle10_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position15":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle11_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position16":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle12_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250}} eventAction: 'click_image_ads' 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 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. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This is a carousel with slides. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Verify and try again. 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. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. [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 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. Sarah and Amina The Capture of Yaser Said Yaser's America's Most Wanted poster It's unknown who helped Yaser escape that day after he killed his daughters, but it's rumored to have been Tissie or Yaser's brothers, who were eventually arrested for helping him flee. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); 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. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. 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. 1 following. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. Picking through trash and following members of. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). },false) I'm dying, I'm dying! 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. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Then, the line goes dead. 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. After a. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. [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. 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. Sarah and Amina Said. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the 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. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. 911 Calls Detail Dying Moment, Grisly Find - ABC News If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. }); This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17, were found shot inside a taxi cab on New Year's Day 2008 and their father is on trial for capital murder. 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! Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. 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. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI Capital murder trial of Yaser Said: Day 2 of testimony | wfaa.com 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. FINALLY: Amina and Sarah Said's Vicious Brother Imprisoned For 10 Years Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Alleged sightings of Said driving a taxi in New York City and in Newark, New Jersey, prompted the FBI to issue a statement suggesting he could be in the area. 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. }); However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. His trial is underway in Dallas . [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Learn more about managing a memorial . Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. 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. Hundreds more Greater Manchester schools praised by parents for Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. hitType: 'event', '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. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. New details released into how authorities found man accused of 'honor 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. let gads_event; Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. 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. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. 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. Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. Failed to delete memorial. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Cops release 911 call made by girl found fatally shot with sister, TX There was an error deleting this problem. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. "Help! 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]. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. Murder. 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. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. His capital murder trial is. A system error has occurred. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. GREAT NEWS! Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed Family members linked to this person will appear here. Failed to remove flower. Brother of Yaser Said Sentenced to 12 Years for Concealing - NBC 5 Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com.

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