[37], On January 19, 2021, Islam Yaser-Abdel Said pleaded guilty to harboring a fugitive, conspiring to harbor a fugitive, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Try again later. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. Sorry! Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. [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. Prosecutors allege the 65-year-old defendant murdered his daughters because he didn't approve of them dating non-Muslim men and embracing the western lifestyle. Yaser then drove his cab to the Omni Mandalay Hotel and fled. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." There are no volunteers for this cemetery. EVERY. Failed to delete memorial. Patton had said, It is wrong for the government to generalize an entire culture, criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative, and to fit their objective. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He was taken into custody Wednesday in Denton County, police said. He had ties in Egypt, but I think its safe to say he was probably in the U.S. all this time because there were never any records of him leaving the country. Prosecutors claim Said, who is Muslim, murdered his daughters because he was upset that the girls were dating. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), pg.acq.push(function() { 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. 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. } Almost immediately, . Oops, something didn't work. . Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas, on the property of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni . [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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Amina & Jazz] Can u get me a-bove water When the ships go down and I need ya Can u take me up to the sky Take me high Till we fly Can u take me there forever And when I say it's now or never Can you make up your mind faster Can we be together . window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Family members linked to this person will appear here. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. 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. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. There was an error deleting this problem. A system error has occurred. They would also write each other notes in between classes at school. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. This browser does not support getting your location. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. Said, the girl's father, was arrested in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. Please enter your email and password to sign in. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), } hitType: 'event', Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. }); Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Both of them were inseparable and . Failed to report flower. They were abused, physically and sexuallyHere are small parts of invasions of privacy that they suffered, of course these are small clips and there are proba. I am very happy now. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again later. The prosecution rejected the claim that Said was unjustly accused for his religious beliefs. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [23] Dallas County District Court Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. ga('ads.send', { [35] After hearing closing arguments and three hours of deliberation, the jury found Said guilty of capital murder. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. Sisters together forever safe in Heaven: Amina Yaser SaidAmina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. GREAT NEWS! }); Yaser Abdel Said, 65, of Lewisville, was found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of Amina Said, 18, and 17-year-old Sarah Said. Im dying. Unfortunately, Sarah died too. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said. 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. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of She . My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". ga('ads.send', { 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. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. },false) All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death . He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We all know that A persons salary and assets change from time to time. Patricia Owens, the mother of 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Failed to remove flower. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. However, the police observed a sliding glass patio door open. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { hitType: 'event', 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]. He drove them to Irving, Texas, where he allegedly shot them to death in the cab. Tissie wanted to go along, but he said no because he wanted to have a conversation alone with them. As Amina and Sarah were both teenagers and high school students, the police had no idea why anyone would want to harm them in such a terrifying way. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. 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. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. He wouldn't let them date, a prosecutor said during closing statements Tuesday. The wounds and and the placement of the gun against the skin were point blank. Try again later. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. },false) This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. January 1st, 2008. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. His father, who brutally murdered Amina and Sarah Said, escaped justice for ten years. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. What a terrible person this man is. The sad aspect of their deaths is that the sisters had brought a pattern of abuse and threats to light in the past. 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. The shots were deliberately placed not to kill immediately, but to prolong the death process. hitType: 'event', In moments of extreme trauma, like being shot multiple times, people can have hallucinations, Patton said. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. 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. Try again. }); ga('ads.send', { Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is a fugitive on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. Sorry! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. "Help! The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. Try again later. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah, 17, were shot dead on New Year's Day in 2008 and their bodies left in cab at hotel parking lot; Ruth Trotter, whose son Joseph was dating Amina, says in . After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! After learning about the allegations, Owens said that . Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! His trial is underway in Dallas . [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. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Verify and try again. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. He current weight is 84 kg. There have been a lot of rumors and speculations about this case and whether or not Yaser was abusive, but I think after seeing how this case ends, I think its safe to say he probably was. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. 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. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. . This browser does not support getting your location. Period. 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. 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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. June 17, 2022. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Note: there has been some minor editing. Said, not trusting Amina, continued his search in order to uncover Amina's relationship. 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. 1 talking about this. 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. Amina Said met Joseph Moreno at a Taekwondo class when they were 15, and they soon fell in love. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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