The former was nine and the latter eight, when they first told their grandmother about being sexually abused by Yaser. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? 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. 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. 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. Eventually, Said found a note that she had written to Moreno. News of the murder caught national and . Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. } Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A warrant for Yaser Abdel Said's arrest was issued the day after the 2008 shootings of his daughters, Sarah Yaser Said, 17, and Amina Yaser Said, 18. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. 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. 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. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. EVERY. Sarah Said and Yaser Said 21,425 views Oct 10, 2021 149 Dislike Share Save Amina and Sarah Said 277 subscribers Sarah seems to have become uncomfortable They could have been a. Failed to report flower. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. }); However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. They observed Islam and Yassein entering and exiting the home and the shadow of another man inside the home after the two men had left. Please try again later. Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Try again later. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They were pretty popular among their community as well as their school, and those who knew the girls described them as lively and joyful individuals. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. 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. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. SINGLE. Verify and try again. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. }); For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. 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. hitType: 'event', For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "Even after 12 years of frustration and dead-ends, the pursuit for their killer never ceased. Add to your scrapbook. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. Thanks for your help! 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. Try again. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. Amina said she wouldn't do it, she was an American and she would not marry him. Nathan Watson ran . Follow. Gail Gattrell, the sisters' great-aunt, has called the deaths an "honor killing," in which a woman is murdered by a relative to protect her family's honor. Weve updated the security on the site. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Amina Said, 18, and her 17-year-old sister, Sarah, were found fatally shot Jan. 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. }); 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 police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. Verify and try again. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The girls thought they were finally running away after their mom said she wanted to get away from Yaser too. 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! During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [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. After the murders, Said disappeared and although it was first assumed he fled to Egypt, no such record was ever found. There is a problem with your email/password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. [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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. 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! That taxi was in line with cabs waiting for fares outside what was at the time the Omni Mandalay. "Now the girls can rest in peace. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Yaser Said, who took the stand Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, denies killing his daughters, entering a not guilty plea. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. [12][13], According to reports, the girls had stated that their father physically and sexually abused them. Police found them on New Year's Day after one of the girls called 911 from a cellphone and said she was dying. Even their friends and the community were stunned by the horrifyingly brutal nature of the crime. eventAction: 'view' [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Oops, something didn't work. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Add to your scrapbook. PERSON. He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. hitType: 'event', 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. 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. Yaser Said was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. 4K 97 % 1HR 49MIN TV-14. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. Please enter valid email address to continue. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. Weve updated the security on the site. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. pg.acq.push(function() { The audio dates from 2008 . However, one tip was extremely important. https://www.fbi.gov/./fbi-ten-most-wanted-fugitive. Last Wednesday, the prosecution played the 911 call Sarah allegedly made the night of her death. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. There was a problem getting your location. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. Try again later. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, compared the DNA from those items to the DNA of Amina and Sarah, and determined the DNA most likely came from their biological father. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. [36] As of January2023[update], he is incarcerated at Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Bee County, Texas. Though Owens initially denied claims it was an 'honor killing,' she now believes the crime was motivated by Yaser's anger over their daughters dating non-Muslim boys. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Sorry! [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything".
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