"You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. 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. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. 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. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ }); However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. 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. Thanks for your help! Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. hitType: 'event', or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. 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 teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. eventAction: 'render' 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sarah and Amina Said. 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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.". [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. "I took for granted, I had my family. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for killing daughters in decade-old case, The TRAGIC deaths of Sarah and Amina Said: Trial of killer dad Yasir Said begins in Texas, 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie Jenner. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ). It is monstrous. I'm dying, I'm dying! [2][30] On the same day in nearby Euless, Texas, they also arrested Islam, age 32, and Yassein Abdulfatah Said, age 59. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. All rights reserved. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. [38] On April 27, 2021, he was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for the aforementioned charges. eventAction: 'load' Period. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? ga('ads.send', { Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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). 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A police report at the time said a family member told investigators that the suspect threatened "bodily harm against Sarah for going on a date with a non-Muslim. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. Then, the line goes dead. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Amina, who was shot twice, died instantly, while Sarah, who sustained nine shots, managed to call 911 before she died, screaming "Help, my dad shot me! The inside of the car, including the seats, steering wheel, and everything, was covered in the girls blood, and an autopsy later determined that death was caused due to multiple bullet wounds. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. Sarah Said Height, Weight & Measurements At 65 years old, Sarah Said height is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and Weight 180 lb (82 kg). eventAction: 'view' This is a carousel with slides. ORIGINAL STORY: DALLAS (Court TV) A father is facing life in prison for the 2008 shooting deaths of his teenage daughters. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. pg.acq.push(function() { He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. She . [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. 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. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. ga('ads.send', { } On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. Then, Amina and Sarah had to come back to Dallas on New Years Eve after Patricia, as reportedly told by her husband, said to them that their father wasnt controlling anymore. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. } SINGLE. This account has been disabled. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. 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. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. 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. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. 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. They married in 1987, and many people including Tissies family believe Yaser married her to stay in the U.S. because his Visa was expiring. A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Sorry! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. Stop it.". Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. 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. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. 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Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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! [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. 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. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Verify and try again. }); }) When he was 30 years old, he met a 15 year old girl named Patricia Owens, who went by the nickname Tissie. 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. Amina Said, left, and Sarah Said, right. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "Everybody has a preference in how they discipline their kids, just like they have a preference for what kind of food they eat, what kind of people they date, what religion they want to practice," Baharan Muse, Said's defense attorney, said in closing arguments Tuesday. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Try again. hitType: 'event', Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [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. He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Try again later. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. 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. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17, were found shot inside a taxi cab on New Year's Day 2008 and their father is on trial for capital murder. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. However, when the detectives reached out to talk to Amina and Sarahs father, they learned that he had skipped town as he was nowhere to be found. 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. }); cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Verify and try again. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. 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.