I'm dying, I'm dying! The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. },false) } She. The girls were brilliant young ladies dreaming of nothing more than to live their lives as Americans and become doctors. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. 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. 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. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please try again later. After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. 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! 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However, Said claims he left the vehicle, fleeing into a wooded area before the girls were killed because he thought someone wanted to murder him, testifying that he spotted an unknown person in a car stalking them while they were driving to dinner. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Oops, something didn't work. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. PERSON. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. 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. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Their father is accused of killing. Remembering Amina and Sarah Said 01:30 Inmate sentenced to life uses prison truck to escape 01:17 "The Hunt With John Walsh" returns at 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday, July 12, on CNN. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. They were pretty popular among their community as well as their school, and those who knew the girls described them as lively and joyful individuals. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. 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. I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. 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. 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. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. [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. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. During her testimony in court last Thursday Owens pointed to her ex-husband, calling him that devil. She testified that Said was controlling and abusive throughout their relationship, adding that she and her daughters left him several times over the years, but they always returned out of fear. Add to your scrapbook. ga('ads.send', { Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. Got a tip? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A break in the case came on August 14, 2017, when a maintenance worker at an apartment complex in Bedford, Texas, where Yaser's son, Islam Said, rented an apartment, reported seeing a man matching Yaser's description inside of Islam's apartment. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . ga('ads.send', { Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. He then called someone, saying, We have a problem. At 1:00a.m., a search warrant was executed on the apartment, which was empty at the time. 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. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. There was an error deleting this problem. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. 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. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. 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. }); ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. Try again later. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. 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. 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]. The audio dates from 2008 . 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. hitType: 'event', ga('ads.send', { Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Period. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. eventAction: 'view' His capital murder trial is. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? Thanks for your help! Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. 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. What a terrible person this man is. 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. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' 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. During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. Thanks for your help! Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. The girls died of multiple gunshot . hitType: 'event', The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You will be prosecuted. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime.InscriptionFOREVER IN OUR HEARTSGravesite DetailsSister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. "Now the girls can rest in peace. "Help," said a crying. Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . Its never been proven and shes never been charged with anything, but she has a history of telling multiple stories and running back to Yaser. Reports claimed that their father did not like how westernized his girls were becoming, so he reportedly took matters into his own hands and was allegedly quite controlling. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to remove flower. You can always change this later in your Account settings. This is a carousel with slides. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Resend Activation Email. Failed to remove flower. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Yaser would pull his kids out of school and they would move and start over in a new town or state. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 1 following. Sarah and Amina Said. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. 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. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Both of them were inseparable and . Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . Murder. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. 165 followers. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. 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. Nathan Watson ran . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. She knew she was going to die, he said. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. Follow. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Oops, something didn't work. This browser does not support getting your location. eventAction: 'click_adunit' pg.acq.push(function() { [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. On the evening of 1 January, the bodies of Sarah and Amina Said, sisters aged 17 and 18, had been found in the back of a taxicab in a hotel parking lot in Irving, Texas. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. 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. Now, he can finally rot in prison. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it.

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