Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. }); Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Try again later. 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. } "[21][22][23], Said's taxi was soon discovered by another cab driver outside the service entrance of the Omni Mandalay Hotel (now the Omni Las Colinas Hotel).[24][25]. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. "Now the girls can rest in peace. Finally this monster is no longer free to roam about the world while Sarah and Aminas bright and promising lives were torn away from them by him. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Officials spend the next hour tracking the cell phone signal to a general . Your culture does not mean you murdered your children. The girls died of multiple gunshot . Make sure that the file is a photo. I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. 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. On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Amina and sarah said This Instagram is for Amina and Sarah said ( remembering ) them . She. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ ga('ads.send', { }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. He denied killing his daughters when he took the stand Monday, entering a not guilty plea. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A system error has occurred. Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Tuesday. Amina told authorities she had been penetrated at least once and confirming that their mother knew about the situation but did nothing to stop it[14]. Please reset your password. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I'm dying, I'm dying! Yaser, Sarah and Amina got into Yasers cab and they drove to Irving, Texas. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. [29] After a week of surveillance, the FBI obtained a search warrant and arrested Yaser on August 26, 2020. You will be prosecuted. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She also yelled, "Im dying, Im dying," according to the 911 call. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. When the police arrived at the complex, they were gone. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Oops, something didn't work. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . } "They don't look alive," said the caller, whose name was deleted from . Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Sorry! }); A $10,000 reward was being offered for his arrest and indictment in the deaths of his daughters, Amina Yaser Said, 18, and . He came to the U.S. on a student visa in 1983. Since death penalty was not pursued by the prosecutors, he will reportedly get life imprisonment.During the trial, a New Years Day 911 call was played in the court in which Sarahs last terrifying screams could be heard. The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. hitType: 'event', Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . Period. eventAction: 'load' You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Amina was 18 years old and was shot two times and Sarah was 17 years old as was shot nine times. However, Said claims he left the vehicle, fleeing into a wooded area before the girls were killed because he thought someone wanted to murder him, testifying that he spotted an unknown person in a car stalking them while they were driving to dinner. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. The Said family moved a few times, this was mostly because someone would start getting suspicious that the abuse really was happening. based on information from your browser. Their mother supported the claims, but ultimately the case was tossed out of court. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Amina Said, 18, and Sarah Said, 17, were found shot inside a taxi cab on New Year's Day 2008 and their father is on trial for capital murder. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Said would often spy on his daughters by video or audio-taping them without their knowledge. [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. She was also fostering a positive personal relationship with another male student at school, which apparently brought anger and resentment to her strict father.With a tendency of being very verbal and violent, the girls' father, Yaser Abdel Said, was not tolerant of his daughters' wanting to live the American Dream and not be forced into arrange marriages as many young women in the Middle East are forced into. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' Prosecutors allege that their Egyptian-born father killed them because he was angry that that they were . Manchester "Would love to thank Miss Riley and Mrs Brown year 2 at Benchill Primary School they are both amazing and my . However, things were about to get worse when Yaser found one of Aminas notes one day. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. }); Learn more about merges. Both of them were inseparable and . Learn more about merges. There was a problem getting your location. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. Authorities suspect that other people helped Said evade arrest over the years, and a federal criminal complaint said that Islam was in contact with two more of his fathers brothers. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case. All rights reserved. The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. 5 The state wants to convict Yaser for being Muslim in 2008., But prosecutor Lauren Black refuted such claims and said, This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control. Owens declined to comment on the case until her ex-husband is convicted, she told ABC News. hitType: 'event', Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Amina and Sarah Were Murdered by Their Egyptian-American Father. 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. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 2007, a few days before they were killed, Sarah, Amina and their mom went to Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies inside the vehicle. Failed to remove flower. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. }); The Saids were said to have been Christians and Muslims, but I dont know if they were that religious. Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if . On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Please try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, has finally said that justice has been served as the culprit was caught. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Their father, Yaser. 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). Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, something didn't work. English Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! }); If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. 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. 8/11/22: Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. Said disappeared on New Year's Day in 2008, the same night his daughters Amina and Sarah Said were found shot to death in a cab he'd borrowed. 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. ", Said's defense team alleged prosecutors sought to "generalize" and "criminalize an entire culture, to fit their narrative.". 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. Egyptian-born Yaser Abdel Said, 50, of Lewisville, remains on the run. Moreno then dropped out of high school in order to earn money, so that he could save up enough money in order to help her leave. And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. 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. Resend Activation Email. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Yaser Said, 65, is accused of fatally shooting Sarah and 18-year-old Amina on New Year's Day 2008 in Irving. Said married Patricia "Tissie" Owens in February 1987 when he was 30 and she was 15. } "Help," said a crying voice on the 911 recording, later determined by police to be that of Sarah Said. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. Yaser Abdel Said ( Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Upon closer inspection, he also noticed two unresponsive girls and immediately informed the police. "You took my life. Yaser was able to flee and spend 12 years on the run, and was on the Americas Most Wanted list for 6 years. ga('ads.send', { We hope that Islam too will be punished accordingly for his part in the girls murders and the hiding of Yaser, along with anyone else who has or will be arrested for aiding in hiding him.". ga('ads.send', { If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. 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During the call, a woman can be heard frantically screaming that her father had shot her and that she was dying. 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. hitType: 'event', Try again later. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sentencing for Yassein and Islam said is set for June. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sarah Yaser Said memorial. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. What a terrible person this man is. Photo Credits: WFAA. "[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. "I took for granted, I had my family. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 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. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. "Amina and Sarah are the subject of the 2014 documentary "The Price of Honor," which discuss their lives and tragic death. Failed to remove flower. 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie JennerAfter the trio moved to Oklahoma to be with Patricias family, Said filed a missing persons report with the Lewisville Police Department, which forced the girls mother to inform the cops that they were not missing, only terrified of the man. Earlier, it was reported that the Saids daughters had escaped with their mother, Patricia Owens, two weeks before the tragedy, only to be emotionally manipulated later. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. hitType: 'event', [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. Yaser then pulled out his gun and shot his daughters. It's the last time anyone hears from Sarah Yaser Said, 17, or her sister, Amina Yaser Said, 18. Drag images here or select from your computer for Amina Yaser Said memorial. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Amina still refused to go. Owens said she hasn't spoken to him since shortly after the murders. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Wanted poster for Yaser Abdel Said released by the FBI naming him as one of its most wanted. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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! Period. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Said was captured on August 26, 2020 in the town of Justin, Texas. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ based on information from your browser. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Shortly before her murder, Amina Said and Joseph Trotter fell in love. 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. 165 followers. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. 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. Amina died instantly, but Sarah was able to call the police and was screaming help, my dad shot me! 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. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. 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. 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. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. I am very happy now. This browser does not support getting your location. [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. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. Although there are laws that prohibit "honor death" in many Middle Eastern nations, there are some areas where Sharia law is prevalent and where the practice is tolerated.UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. I was upset because in my culture its something to get upset about, said Said through a translator. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. When he found out that his children were dating Americans, he couldnt tolerate it and killed them, deeming them honor killings. [6] Said evaded capture by law enforcement for 12 years and spent six years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Their mom, Yaser, their brothers, their uncles. },false) According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. There was an error deleting this problem. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Amina Said was a promising young Egyptian-American high school student living her life like any other American teen would. ). For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). 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. She is a victim, however, I think she was so brainwashed that she helped Yaser escape also. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. 104 posts. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. He will, without any drama nor doubt, kill us, she also wrote. And I miss them coming in there and jumping on the bed and saying girl talk. 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. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. Ive heard about this case many times and I have been following it because the perpetuator has been on the run. Yaser Said has been indicted on capital murder charges and could face the death penalty. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. There was an error deleting this problem. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Some of his relatives speculate these may have been 'honor killings.' Said fled from Irving,. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request.