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. hitType: 'event', 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). 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. 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! [3] When she was 16, Said took Amina to Egypt allegedly to arrange a marriage for her to a much older friend of his, but Amina rejected the marriage. 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. Patricia - Yaser Said's former wife and mother of Amina and Sarah Said - addressed the court, claiming that she hadn't seen her husband since the day their daughters were shot to death. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. 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. Try again later. 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. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. Try again later. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. English The film can be viewed via Amazon Prime. Sarah and Amina Said. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. }); Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. 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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. 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. Then, the line goes dead. The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. [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. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". }); Sorry! 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. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Note: there has been some minor editing. 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. It is monstrous. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Amina still refused to go. Islam was interviewed by the police that day and eventually reported to someone that we have problem. My guess is that this was either Yaser or Yassein. Weve updated the security on the site. [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. 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. "You took my life. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Resend Activation Email. pg.acq.push(function() { Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. Patricia allegedly told her daughters that December 31 was her mother's death anniversary and that she wanted to drive to East Texas to put flowers on her grave. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. 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). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. 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. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. I am very happy now. Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Try again. Murder. ). 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. Who Is Sarah Said's Husband? Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. Said, who had worked as a cab driver, was arrested in August 2020 in Justin, Texas. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Verify and try again. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. 12 Years Later, There's Hope for Justice Yaser Abdel Said has been on the run for 12 years Editor's update: On 26 August 2020, Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by the FBI and US authorities in North Texas. GREAT NEWS! window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. "[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. 5 During the trial, prosecutors read a December 21, 2007, email Amina wrote to her history teacher 10 days before she and her sister were killed, saying their father made our lives a nightmare and that she and her sister wanted to run away. Nathan Watson ran . [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. }); He testified that he immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt in 1983 and later became a U.S. citizen. 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. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? After a. 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 began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. However, one tip was extremely important. News of the murder caught national and . [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Said told jurors that the evening his daughters were killed, he was taking them to dinner because he wanted to smooth things over and solve the problem.". 1 following. Learn more about managing a memorial . His capital murder trial is. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. ga('ads.send', { This account has been disabled. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. (Above) Amina and Sarah Said. Search above to list available cemeteries. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. hitType: 'event', Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. }) Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [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. A break in the case came on August 14, 2017, when a maintenance worker at an apartment complex in Bedford, Texas, where Yaser's son, Islam Said, rented an apartment, reported seeing a man matching Yaser's description inside of Islam's apartment. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. Period. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. However, Yaser, after having inundated Patricia with phone calls (from himself and other relatives) that were initially unsuccessful, eventually convinced her to return home with the girls. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Amina And Sarah Said Young, Bright, And Full Of Life. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. Amina and Sarah Said were born only one year apart, with Amina being the elder one. 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. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. 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! There was a problem getting your location. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. My dad shot me," the 17-year-old had said in what would be the last moments of her and her 18-year-old sister Aminas lives, prosecutors in the Dallas County courtroom claimed. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. GREAT NEWS! Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Thanks for your help! There is a problem with your email/password. based on information from your browser. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. [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. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ 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.". Photo Credits: WFAA. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. hitType: 'event', To use this feature, use a newer browser. Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. 5) Amina and Sarah were killed for bringing shame to their family. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . Amina, 18, and Sarah,17, lived in the city of Irving with their parents Patricia and Yaser Said. } 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He then called someone, saying, We have a problem. At 1:00a.m., a search warrant was executed on the apartment, which was empty at the time. Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead.