He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. On the evening of 1 January, the bodies of Sarah and Amina Said, sisters aged 17 and 18, had been found in the back of a taxicab in a hotel parking lot in Irving, Texas. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. This is a carousel with slides. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. Failed to report flower. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ). Murder. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Make sure that the file is a photo. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. 165 followers. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . People have referred to Amina and Sarah Said's deaths as "honor killings" because they think Yaser Said was outraged that his . 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. Follow. 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. Now, he can finally rot in prison. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Nathan Watson ran . [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. pg.acq.push(function() { His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Said disappeared after the killings. Please try again later. 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. News of the murder caught national and . Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. "Now the girls can rest in peace. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. 104 posts. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. Add to your scrapbook. ABC News local affiliate WFAA reported that police have described the murders as honor killings defined as the killing of a relative, especially a girl or woman, who is perceived to have brought dishonor on the family in certain cultures. Remembering Amina and Sarah Said 01:30 Inmate sentenced to life uses prison truck to escape 01:17 "The Hunt With John Walsh" returns at 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday, July 12, on CNN. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. hitType: 'event', There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Since that night, the members of the Irving Police Department and our partners with the Dallas FBI, have tirelessly pursued justice for Amina and Sarah,' said Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey. I am very happy now. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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). "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. 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. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. ga('ads.send', { 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. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. Their funeral was to be held at noon on Saturday in Dallas. The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. A system error has occurred. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". 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. Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . Sorry! Picking through trash and following members of. [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. 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. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. On January 1, 2008, Yaser put on an act and told his wife that he was going to take the girls out to eat. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Sarah even told one of her friends over social media that Yaser treated her like a whore.. 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. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. [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. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? . Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. It was the happiest moment he is caught and justice can be served for Amina and Sarah," said their mother, Patricia Owens. Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. Murdering Mother The Hidden Face of Honor Killing. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "I'm dying. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. 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. }); Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to remove flower. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. 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. That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. 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. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. Regardless if he did marry her for a Visa or not, he was 30 years old and she was 15 and that to me is too big of an age difference. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. Try again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Photo Credits: WFAA. Failed to delete memorial. 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. He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. PERSON. 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. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. "Help! Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. eventAction: 'view' OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Please reset your password. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. ga('ads.send', { 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. "[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. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home.