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. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amina Said (32311856)? The Honor Killings of Amina and Sarah Said - It's Crime O Clock Somewhere Mother of 2 Girls Killed in Honor Killing Speaks Out or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. Try again later. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. Add to your scrapbook. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. } You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. Where is Hooper? "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. pg.acq.push(function() { cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In a letter written to the judge overseeing the case, Said said while he disapproved of his daughters dating activity, he denied killing the girls. 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. }); Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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! 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. That was when she also found out two more arrests were made -- Islam Said, the suspect's son, and Yassim Said, the Yaser's brother. The announcement of Yaser's arrest brought tears of elation, and shouts of triumph for us last night. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amina Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Amina Said's Boyfriend: All About The Terrifying Incident - OtakuKart Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . Follow. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. 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All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. Police say the murders were 'honor killings.'. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. / CBS Texas. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. (credit: FBI), Amina and Sarah Said (courtesy: Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page), FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. 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. Yaser Said: Trial shares graphic details in teens' murder - WFAA Family members linked to this person will appear here. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were discovered killed on Jan. 1, 2008, at an Irving hotel. 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! 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. "I took for granted, I had my family. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. [32][33] His trial opened on August 2, 2022. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. ", First published on August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM. Arrest mother as accomplice in Texas honor killing | Fox News The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. Yaser Said denies killing daughters Amina and Sarah, says he was followed And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. "Help! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Oops, we were unable to send the email. Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas, on the property of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[1][2]. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. Learn more about merges. In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. But now, though there's a long road ahead Owens has hope for closure. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. You took my family all in one night.". At approximately 6:30p.m. that evening, an agent came into the apartment to interview Islam. 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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { ga('ads.send', { Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah. Sarah Said and Yaser Said - YouTube Amina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. 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. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. 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. Try again. Make sure that the file is a photo. Period. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." pg.acq.push(function() { Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Yaser Said found guilty in 2008 murder of his teenage daughters - KHOU In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. We are one of the worlds fastest growing 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. Sarah Yaser Said (1990-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. hitType: 'event', },false) Before the sisters were found shot to death in a taxi parked near a hotel in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Sarah Said had managed to call 911 using a cellphone, telling the operator that her. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. }) They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Try again. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. Never a Memory: A Mother Gives Voice to a Victim of Honor Killing I am so scared right now, Amina wrote, according to prosecutors. 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. Amina started dating a boy from her Taekwondo class, his name was Joseph Moreno. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Please reset your password. Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) Instagram photos and videos let gads_event; This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. Prosecutors say Said brought the girls into his taxi - Amina was sitting in the front passenger seat while Sarah was in the back - and drove them around before shooting them at around 7.30pm. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Amina and Sarah's Autopsy Report: Depraved, Brutal Please enter valid email address to continue. [4] Said was taken into federal custody by the FBI, and was then transferred to Dallas County where he was held until his trial, which commenced in August 2022. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. Reports claimed that their father did not like how westernized his girls were becoming, so he reportedly took matters into his own hands and was allegedly quite controlling. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Photo: Facebook Yaser Abdel Said will be spending the rest of his days in prison now that a Texas jury has convicted him for the 2008 capital murders of his two teen. "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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. Yaser Said is accused of killing 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said on Jan. 1, 2008.