if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Please try again later. They did stay married and had three children together, Islam, Amina and Sarah. It was New Year's Day 2008 when investigators say Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. PERSON. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. Said's daughters Sarah, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found dead in 2008, slumped in Said's borrowed taxi as it was parked in front of the Omni Hotel in Irving. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. 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. Call. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He did not plead guilty to the double murder and his defense attorney Joel Patton tried to bring the religion angle in the opening arguments. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. 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. Sarah and Amina Said. Islam Said Sentenced to 10 Years for Concealing '10 Most Wanted 5 chilling details about Amina and Sarah Said's murders 'That devil there': Mother of Sarah, Amina Said testifies at ex-husband A system error has occurred. However, one tip was extremely important. The girls died of multiple gunshot . 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. 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. Please reset your password. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. This is a carousel with slides. Year should not be greater than current year. She. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. 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. "He wouldn't even let these girls go to a movie. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Mother called Amina and Sarah Said's killer the "devil" NBCUniversal, Inc. A North Texas mother is speaking out about the murders of her two daughters. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. eventAction: 'click_ads' Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "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. Her husband is Patricia Owens (m. 1987) Sarah Said Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. based on information from your browser. Oh my God. There was an error deleting this problem. Aminas then-boyfriend, Edgar Ruiz, told the jury members that he met her before she went to Dallas. Try again later. Joseph's mother, Ruth, learned about the abuse Amina and Sarah had to endure . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. 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. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Amina and Sarah said were both shot to death sitting in an orange jet taxi. Failed to report flower. [41], The Price of Honor is a 2014 documentary about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. Stop it.". / CBS Texas. 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). However, the case is still pending in court, and at present, Yaser remains in the custody of the Texas police. "Help! Year should not be greater than current year. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [9] Amina was born in 1989, and Sarah was born in 1990. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [15] When Patricia communicated this change of plans to her daughters, Sarah reluctantly agreed to return, while Amina refused, ultimately seeking refuge in her friend's house. According to reports, Sarah had overheard her father allegedly threatening to kill Amina when he learned that she had a boyfriend. } Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. Yaser Said, who faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths of his two daughters, Amina and Sarah, back in 2008, had been on the run for 12 years, before being captured in. Said disappeared after the killings. His trial is underway in Dallas . Texas trial begins for man accused of killing 2 teenage daughters Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in 2008 shootings of teenage It has nothing to do with your race or religion," prosecutor Lauren Black said in her closing argument. This browser does not support getting your location. . 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again. After a. He claimed he didnt turn himself in right away because he wouldnt get a fair trial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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). Amina began dating a boy named Joseph Moreno, whom she met while taking Taekwondo classes. Failed to remove flower. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. I had my kids, but all in one day I lost it all," said Owens. You will be prosecuted. GREAT NEWS! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please try again later. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The mother of two sisters found shot to death in their father's taxicab in 2008 says justice will be served now that FBI agents have arrested Yaser Abdel Said, 63. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. [5][6][7] Said was found guilty on August 9, after a week-long trial. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Teens believed killed by father buried - Midland Reporter-Telegram "I took for granted, I had my family. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Their father, Yaser. Failed to delete memorial. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Creepy video shows slain Texas teens with their father Sarah got an after-school job working in a convenience store. 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.". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [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: Trial shares graphic details in teens' murder - WFAA [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. "When we left to go, you know, home, I was telling my sister, 'don't tell me this is just a dream.' Texas: Mother of murdered girls admits their father killed them because On August 17, 2017, a maintenance worker from a apartment complex said he saw a man matching Yasers description. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008,when he allegedly murdered his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah. 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. 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. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. SINGLE. Yaser Said was found guilty of killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said, in 2008. GREAT NEWS! 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. This is a carousel with slides. Yaser Said was convicted of capital murder Tuesday in the 2008 fatal shootings of his two teenage daughters, 18-year-old Amina Said and 17-year-old Sarah Said. "I remember her telling me that her dad told her he would take her back 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. Sarah and Amina fled with their mother to Oklahoma a week before their father . Patricia insisted and stood unmoved in the doorway, saying that her father had forgiven her and would like the girls to return home. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his . Sarah Said Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Family Amina and Sarah's Autopsy Report: Depraved, Brutal 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. [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. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. This has been said to be an honor killing, but to me its straight up murder. Besides, the bodies of the girls were found inside Yasers taxi. pg.acq.push(function() { You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Said, who was very controlling over his family, felt that his daughters Amina and Sarah dishonored the family. Their father is accused of killing. [citation needed] Said later became a permanent resident, eventually gaining citizenship in 1997. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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