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. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. 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. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. }); His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 165 followers. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Try again later. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. Investigation Discoverys Sins Of The Father: Driven to Murder chronicles the tragic incident and shows how the ensuing investigation unraveled a dark and unnerving murder plot. 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. [10][11] The couple also had a son named Islam Said, born in 1988, and Said also had a previous daughter, born in 1987, with another woman. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. pg.acq.push(function() { Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. This is a carousel with slides. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. pg.acq.push(function() { Desperate pleas were some of the last words 17-year-old Sarah Said uttered in a New Year's Day 911 call from the back of her father's taxi outside Dallas, Texas. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. 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. 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 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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.". Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ eventAction: 'click_adunit' 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. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. 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). eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Call. Share this video: Yaser Abdel Said. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. As per the show, the detectives stumbled upon their first significant breakthrough when accounts of family members alleged that Amina and Sarah were abused both physically and mentally by their father, Yaser Abdel Said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Amina told him that these notes were to an imaginary boyfriend. It is monstrous. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. fbi.gov FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said Now in Custody FBI This account has been disabled. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of 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. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. We are one of the worlds fastest growing Add to your scrapbook. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. [15] Amina told Moreno not to call or text her if she sent a code word to him because she was afraid that her father would go through her phone. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. "If you intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Dallas County, we are coming for you. 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Please try again later. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); 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. GREAT NEWS! Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. [31], Even though Yaser Said was indicted on capital murder charges, prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There was also evidence of the abuse when the girls would show up at school with bruises. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. He had ties in Egypt, but I think its safe to say he was probably in the U.S. all this time because there were never any records of him leaving the country. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. The girls' bodies were found on New Years Day 2008 in a taxi cab prosecutors said Said drove. Now, like I said I think she is a victim too. Their father, Yaser. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Or just their smiles, their laughs, their, you know, silliness," said Owens. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Sarah and Amina Said. Amina had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Both of them were inseparable and . eventAction: 'view' She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. After a. pg.acq.push(function() { Resend Activation Email. Try again. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Oh my God. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Tissie Owens filed for divorce from Yaser in 2009. 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. Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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). Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. 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. 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]. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Add to your scrapbook. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating for three hours, the Dallas County jury reached the guilty verdict. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The Egyptian-born suspect was sought on a capital murder warrant since the fatal shootings of the two Lewisville High School students. The defense team claims that Said was targeted by law enforcement because of his Muslim faith and cultural beliefs. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. There was an error deleting this problem. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. A system error has occurred. Make sure that the file is a photo. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. 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. based on information from your browser. He did not plead guilty to the double murder and his defense attorney Joel Patton tried to bring the religion angle in the opening arguments. }) Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. 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. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. hitType: 'event', 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. [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. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. 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. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Thanks for your help! Sarah and Amina Said were born to Yaser Abdel Said and Patricia. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. 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. ", "Yaser Said Convicted of Capital Murder in Deaths of Teen Daughters", "Lewisville cabbie sought in daughters' deaths after bodies found in taxi", "R/UnresolvedMysteries Yaser Abdel Said Honour Killer at Large 2008 Where is he? Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. ). EVERY. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie JennerAfter the trio moved to Oklahoma to be with Patricias family, Said filed a missing persons report with the Lewisville Police Department, which forced the girls mother to inform the cops that they were not missing, only terrified of the man.