Year should not be greater than current year. Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. I just wanted to give a little information into what an honor killing is. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. GREAT NEWS! 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Family members linked to this person will appear here. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI [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. "You took my life. The Price of Honor is an award-winning documentary about the murders of Amina and Sarah Said, teenage sisters from Lewisville, Texas, who were killed in a premeditated "honor killing" in 2008. Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ 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. 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. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. To use this feature, use a newer browser. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There was an error deleting this problem. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. The state wants to convict Yaser for being Muslim in 2008., But prosecutor Lauren Black refuted such claims and said, This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control. Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Try again. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. ga('ads.send', { 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. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . . Then, the line goes dead. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. This browser does not support getting your location. pg.acq.push(function() { Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. This is a carousel with slides. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Yaser Said was a beast. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Stop it.". Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. ga('ads.send', { eventAction: 'click_ads' He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. 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. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Failed to remove flower. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Hes one man, not God. Period. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. 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. gads_event = event; Amina and Sarah also had high ambitions for their future, and their untimely death is tough to accept even to this day. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. "Help," said a crying. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. She knew she was going to die, he said. Amina and Sarah Said were the children of an Egyptian immigrant father Yaser Abdel Said and a United States-born mother, Patricia "Tissie" Said (ne Owens). Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Verify and try again. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. Note: there has been some minor editing. pg.acq.push(function() { [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. }); Make sure that the file is a photo. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". "I took for granted, I had my family. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Weve updated the security on the site. }); [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. 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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The mother of two sisters found shot to death in their father's taxicab in 2008 says justice will be served now that FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said, 63. Nathan Watson ran . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. Resend Activation Email. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. 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. We have set your language to 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. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thanks for your help! ). Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. [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.