Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. let gads_event; The email does not appear to be a valid email address. And then there's their son, 32-year-old Islam, who pleaded guilty to helping Yassein hide his father. Next to the flattened bush, they found a pair of eyeglasses, which they collected as evidence. 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. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His trial is underway in Dallas . eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "Discipline does not mean you murdered your children. EVERY. Please enter your email and password to sign in. }); The Price of Honor While Amina wasn't an aggressive person, she was not shy. As early as 2017, there were many tips about where Yaser could have been. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There was an error deleting this problem. What to Know Yaser Said is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters, Sarah and Amina Said, in 2008. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), And she said 'no tissy, it's real,'" said Owens. A break in the case came on August 14, 2017, when a maintenance worker at an apartment complex in Bedford, Texas, where Yaser's son, Islam Said, rented an apartment, reported seeing a man matching Yaser's description inside of Islam's apartment. You will be prosecuted. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Businesses, Homes in the Midcities Heavily Damaged From Storms. Yaser Said was born in Sinai, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 1983. }); There is also evidence of Yaser watching the girls, he would videotape them doing literally everything, including sleeping. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. "[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. 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. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. Sarah Said Height, Weight & Measurements At 65 years old, Sarah Said height is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and Weight 180 lb (82 kg). Family members linked to this person will appear here. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Like any other young girl coming of age, Amina, a senior at Lewisville High School in Lewisville, Texas (their brother Islam, also attended the school) was interested in school activities such as pep rallies and student clubs. Their father, Yaser Said, is accused of killing them. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Everybody has a preference in how they discipline their kids, just like they have a preference for what kind of food they eat, what kind of people they date, what religion they want to practice," Baharan Muse, Said's defense attorney, said in closing arguments Tuesday. He has simply made our lives a nightmare. Buried next to her sister Amina Yaser Said, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. 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. Since his capture, he has been held at Dallas County Jail - North Tower. Year should not be greater than current year. On August 26, 2020, Yaser was captured. 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. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. "This is a case about a man obsessed with possession and control," Black said. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Tissie told the girls that she wanted to go back home because it was the anniversary of her mothers death. [3] When she was 16, Said took Amina to Egypt allegedly to arrange a marriage for her to a much older friend of his, but Amina rejected the marriage. 165 followers. The teens' Egyptian-born father, Yaser Abdel. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There was a problem getting your location. Said told jurors that the evening his daughters were killed, he was taking them to dinner because he wanted to smooth things over and solve the problem.". Here's what parents have said about schools across Greater Manchester. Yasers son, Islam, was staying at this complex. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. I am very happy now. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. 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. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now. 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. }); The day prior, police had forcibly returned Romina Ashrafi to her family's home after she eloped with 34-year-old Bahamn Khavari. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." This was a lie and they eventually returned home to Yaser. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Both face charges for harboring a fugitive. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. 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.". While Yaser Said was missing for a long time after allegedly shooting his girls, he was finally caught by FBI agents in 2020. There is a problem with your email/password. "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. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. OK, well as you know were not allowed to date and my dad is arranging my marriage. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was upset and allegedly refused to cooperate. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. All rights reserved. Failed to remove flower. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. He drove them both to Irving, where he shot both girls to death in the taxi cab. We are one of the worlds fastest growing 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. Yaser did believe that his daughters brought shame upon their family though, so I can see why its classified this way. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. 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). eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Search above to list available cemeteries. Add to your scrapbook. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. SINGLE. Amina and Sarah Said's killer dad Yaser to spend life in prison for killing daughters in decade-old case, The TRAGIC deaths of Sarah and Amina Said: Trial of killer dad Yasir Said begins in Texas, 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis claps back at backlash over old pic of him checking out 18-yr-old Kylie Jenner. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Patricia drove to the friend's house and pounded on the door, starting an argument with Amina to try to convince her to return to Said. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. / CBS Texas. The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. Reports said that the 65-year-old fatally shot the victims in 2008 before he vanished. 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. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. 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. Resend Activation Email. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Yaser Said had been a fugitive from justice since New Year's Day 2008, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61.