Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 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. 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The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. Yaser Said, 65, right, accused of killing his two . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. Picking through trash and following members of. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. The aunts, uncles and cousins of Amina and Sarah said in a separate statement: "We are also sad to know with out a doubt, although not surprised, that Islam was helping his father. 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. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. ga('ads.send', { 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. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Now, he can finally rot in prison. His capital murder trial is. }) 1 following. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . 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. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. There is a problem with your email/password. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. She knew she was going to die, he said. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. 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. 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. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. 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. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. "It's hard because they were my best friends. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. 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. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM This is a carousel with slides. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Earlier, it was reported that the Saids daughters had escaped with their mother, Patricia Owens, two weeks before the tragedy, only to be emotionally manipulated later. Authorities suspect that other people helped Said evade arrest over the years, and a federal criminal complaint said that Islam was in contact with two more of his fathers brothers. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. hitType: 'event', 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. Verify and try again. 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. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Texas-born Patricia ("Tissie) Said, formerly of the Owens family, is the mother who lured her two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina, to their deaths at the hands of their own father this past New Years Day in Dallas. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! },false) Failed to delete memorial. Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Oops, something didn't work. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. 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. 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. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. 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Thanks for your help! People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. ga('ads.send', { Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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). 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. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. Period. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . You will be prosecuted. Sorry! Murder. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. After years of searching, police ultimately caught up with the father of two in August 2020 and indicted him on capital murder charges. Then, the line goes dead. 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]. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. }); According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Nathan Watson ran . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. Resend Activation Email. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. 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 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. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. There was an error deleting this problem. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. What a terrible person this man is. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). 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. However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. }); The film chronicles the lives of the sisters and the path to their eventual murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who . Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. 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. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. 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. Resend Activation Email. 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. 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. 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. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. GREAT NEWS! Year should not be greater than current year. 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. We are one of the worlds fastest growing This account has been disabled. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { On January 1, 2008, a passer-by noticed an abandoned taxi parked at the entrance of what was then the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now known as Omni Las Colinas Hotel). Got a tip? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. You took my family all in one night.". [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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. There was an error deleting this problem. hitType: 'event', We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. based on information from your browser. pg.acq.push(function() { media-tech companies with hubs around the world. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of We hope that Islam too will be punished accordingly for his part in the girls murders and the hiding of Yaser, along with anyone else who has or will be arrested for aiding in hiding him.". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. ", Anne Heche could be jailed for up to THREE YEARS as fiery crash probed as felony DUI. eventAction: 'load' "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Yaser Said was a beast. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". There was a problem getting your location. 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