Their father is accused of killing. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. 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. }); 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. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. His trial is underway in Dallas . Period. 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. ga('ads.send', { Family members linked to this person will appear here. Murdering Mother Hidden Face of Honor Killing 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. News of the murder caught national and . Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry 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. "I took for granted, I had my family. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. Try again. Amina and Sarah Said should be alive today, and the idea that a man can walk around in Texas believing that it's perfectly right for him to murder his daughters because they are dating non-Muslims since, after all, it is perfectly fine to do that sort of thing back home in Egypt is abominable. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Crime Time ~ Forbidden: Dying For Love ~ The Shame of the Father This account has been disabled. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. They were abused, physically and sexuallyHere are small parts of invasions of privacy that they suffered, of course these are small clips and there are proba. Yaser Said, who faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths of his two daughters, Amina and Sarah, back in 2008, had been on the run for 12 years, before being captured in. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. 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 was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. 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. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. 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. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. 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. In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. 165 followers. 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. English Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed hitType: 'event', 911 Calls Detail Dying Moment, Grisly Find - ABC News [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. Islam Said Sentenced to 10 Years for Concealing '10 Most Wanted Yaser would pull his kids out of school and they would move and start over in a new town or state. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. 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 family all in one night.". 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "Help! 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. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. Chilling 911 call reveals teen screamed 'I'm dying' after dad 'shot her 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. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. Said disappeared on New Year's Day in 2008, the same night his daughters Amina and Sarah Said were found shot to death in a cab he'd borrowed. NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. 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]. ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. 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. 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. 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. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. "Now the girls can rest in peace. Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. }); "Help," said a crying. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 1 following. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Call. 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. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 'Honor Killings' Trial: Mother of murdered girls calls ex-husband the . Mother called Amina and Sarah Said's killer the "devil" Sarah and Amina Said. hitType: 'event', 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. [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. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. Family members linked to this person will appear here. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted.