The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Said's daughters Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found dead in 2008, slumped in Said's borrowed taxi as it was parked in front of the Omni Hotel in Irving. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list.
Chilling 911 call reveals teen screamed 'I'm dying' after dad 'shot her While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. [26][6][27] On December 4, 2014, Said was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives with a $100,000 reward for any information leading to his arrest. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! We are one of the worlds fastest growing hitType: 'event',
Amina and Sarah Said | memories - YouTube New details released into how authorities found man accused of 'honor / CBS Texas. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. 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. 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. 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. 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. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. 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. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. },false) Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . 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. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. 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. 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. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. hitType: 'event', eventAction: 'click_adunit' Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. ga('ads.send', { There is a problem with your email/password. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders.
Texas: Mother of murdered girls admits their father killed them because The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The email is from 18-year-old Amina Said who was killed as well as 17-year-old Sarah Said on New Years Day 2008. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Try again later. ga('ads.send', { https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. Failed to report flower. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Period. ga('ads.send', { However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them.
Yaser Abdel Said: Suspect on FBI most-wanted list arrested Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for TX v. YASER SAID: Honor Killing Trial | Court TV 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. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. Learn more about merges. Both of them were inseparable and . 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. On May 12, 2020, Reza Ashrafi, the father of 14-year old Iranian girl Romina Ashrafi killed her as she slept in the family home in Sefid Sangan, Talesh, Gilan province. Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. There was an error deleting this problem. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial.
Islam Said Sentenced to 10 Years for Concealing '10 Most Wanted Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas, on the property of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[1][2]. 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. 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.
Inside the Honor Killing of Amina Said - Business Insider (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Their father had come over to the United States from Egypt in the 80s, although the show mentioned that he was not very tolerant of the kind of freedom the US provided. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Failed to delete memorial. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014.
Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. 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. eventAction: 'load' On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ga('ads.send', {
Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in 2008 shootings of teenage She knew she was going to die, he said. There was a problem getting your location. As Amina and Sarah were both teenagers and high school students, the police had no idea why anyone would want to harm them in such a terrifying way. 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. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. pg.acq.push(function() { Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Your culture does not mean you murdered your children.
Sarah Said and Yaser Said - YouTube Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Resend Activation Email. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. Follow. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Try again.
"I remember her telling me that her dad told her he would take her back Amina Said's Boyfriend: All About The Terrifying Incident - OtakuKart [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. [15] When Patricia communicated this change of plans to her daughters, Sarah reluctantly agreed to return, while Amina refused, ultimately seeking refuge in her friend's house. "You took my life. Search above to list available cemeteries.
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Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "It's hard because they were my best friends. 1 following. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. All rights reserved. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. 5 This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. 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}} Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. 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. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Their father, Yaser. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. To use this feature, use a newer browser.
Arrest mother as accomplice in Texas honor killing | Fox News Sarah Said and Yaser Said 21,425 views Oct 10, 2021 149 Dislike Share Save Amina and Sarah Said 277 subscribers Sarah seems to have become uncomfortable They could have been a. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. Their father is accused of killing. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. },false) Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Add to your scrapbook. [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. This account has been disabled. This account has been disabled. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Failed to remove flower. Both girls were born in Dallas, Texas, Amina on March 2, 1989, and Sarah on March 16, 1990.The girls were found shot to death in a taxi at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, on January 1, 2008. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. "[15] Amina was worried that Moreno would be killed by her father, and she refused to give her father his name while she was beaten, following Said's persistent accusations. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. Moreno then dropped out of high school in order to earn money, so that he could save up enough money in order to help her leave. 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. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. 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. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. based on information from your browser. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. 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. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. 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.
How Did Sarah and Amina Said Die? - The Cinemaholic 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Please try again later. 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.
Mother called Amina and Sarah Said's killer the "devil" 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. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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.
Murder of Romina Ashrafi - Wikipedia A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. hitType: 'event', You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Yaser Said may have tried to silence his daughters' voices, but advocates are making sure that Amina and Sarah are never silenced, and that they live on; they will never be "just a memory.".