Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Investigation Discoverys Sins Of The Father: Driven to Murder chronicles the tragic incident and shows how the ensuing investigation unraveled a dark and unnerving murder plot. }); What a brutal death. Back in 1998, both teenagers accused their father of sexually assaulting them. 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. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), "On January 1, 2008, the Irving Police Department opened a murder investigation after two young girls were found shot to death. They had trouble seeing each other because Amina would tell Joseph that Yaser was probably watching her with binoculars. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [28], Three years later, in August 2020, the police began 24-hour surveillance on a home in Justin, Texas. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. They even canvassed the local area and carried out a thorough search of the car in hopes of finding a lead. 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. Sarah and Amina were failed by everyone. June 17, 2022 Residents of Irving, Texas, were left shocked when Amina and Sarah Said were found bloodied and shot to death inside a taxi in 2008. Period. [8] Patricia later alleged that Said abused her during their marriage. Sarah and Amina constantly told people that Yaser was abusing them, physically and sexually. Said is accused of shooting Sarah and Amina Said 11 times in a taxi on New Year's Day in 2008. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Patricia Owens, the mother of Amina and Sarah, addressed her ex-husband on the stand after the verdict. If you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where the accused is at present, we have you covered. Then, Amina and Sarah had to come back to Dallas on New Years Eve after Patricia, as reportedly told by her husband, said to them that their father wasnt controlling anymore. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? }); The couple had their first child, Islam, when Patricia was 16. based on information from your browser. 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. Below the patio, they noticed a shrub with broken branches, suggesting someone had jumped off the patio and landed on the bush. }); DALLAS, TEXAS: Once on the FBIs Most Wanted List, Yaser Said has finally been found guilty of killing his two daughters Amina and Sarah. Please try again later. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). "It's hard because they were my best friends. Friends and Lewisville High School classmates of the Said girls posted photos and comments in a tribute to the sisters set up on the. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Amina still refused to go. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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! "[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]. 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. Her father grabbed a gun and threatened her with it, while her mother and sister watched in horror. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said. Failed to delete memorial. His son, Islam, and Said's brother, Yassein, were both arrested in Euless, Texas, for aiding a fugitive. 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. The teenagers were brilliant in their academics and were athletes and honor students at Lewisville High School. They both were victims of their abusive father, Yaser, on several PERSON. News of the murder caught national and . Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. He controlled what they did, who they talked to, who they could be friends with, if they - and how they - could date. In plea papers, Islam Said admitted to sheltering his father from arrest in an attempt to subvert the administration of justice. The Egyptian-born suspect was placed on the . Shared with Public Happy to have received the news that Yaser Abdel Said was taken into custody by the FBI yesterday in Justin, TX. 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.". Photo Credits: WFAA. Owens filed for divorce in 2009. }); Amina and Sarah Said should be alive today, and the idea that a man can walk around in Texas believing that it's perfectly right for him to murder his daughters because they are dating non-Muslims since, after all, it is perfectly fine to do that sort of thing back home in Egypt is abominable. [17][18] She also wrote in emails that her father intended to kill her. Yaser was on the run for so long and it's hard to wrap my brain around it. 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. 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. We look forward to seeing Amina and Sarah's day in court. Amina told him to go ahead and kill her, she would rather die than marry the man he'd chosen for her. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. However, he was greeted by a horrifying sight the inside of the car was covered in blood. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. On the evening of 1 January, the bodies of Sarah and Amina Said, sisters aged 17 and 18, had been found in the back of a taxicab in a hotel parking lot in Irving, Texas. "[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. Also arrested were Islam Said (brother of the victims) and Yaser Said's brother. hitType: 'event', window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { You will be prosecuted. There was a problem getting your location. Amina Said was a typical Texas teenager before her father allegedly shot her to preserve the family's honor. When Said was out of the country, she felt anxious about meeting Moreno, imagining that Said would be watching her with binoculars. Said began video-taping her at work and punished her for smiling too much at the customers.[19]. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Resend Activation Email. Oops, something didn't work. Said was placed on the FBIs most-wanted list after the murders and evaded arrest for more than 12 years. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Yaser didnt believe her and he moved the family once again to Lewisville, Kentucky. When detectives showed him a picture of Yaser Said, the worker identified him as the man he had seen in the apartment. Patricia fled with her daughters in the week before their deaths because she was in "great fear for her life." She is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group. 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. Said said he did not turn himself in after the murders because he didn't think he would get a fair trial. According to law enforcement, he shot the girls to death inside his taxicab and abandoned their bodies. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. "She's asking for help and she names her killer, her father, Yaser Said," Black said, referring to the 911 call. Failed to remove flower. . During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. 165 Followers, 1 Following, 104 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amina and sarah said (@aminasarahsaid) aminasarahsaid. [10][11] The couple also had a son named Islam Said, born in 1988, and Said also had a previous daughter, born in 1987, with another woman. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He was captured by the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force in August 2020, and is currently in state custody. [43] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop. This barbaric act which goes against the teachings of Islam, is still practiced in many Middle Eastern societies. Moreno also stated that Said "regularly threatened to kill Amina, and she knew he meant it. After Christmas in 2007,[15] Amina and Sarah ran away with their mother Patricia to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Amina's boyfriend had relatives. ga('ads.send', { 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). Nonetheless, the accusations against Yaser did not die down. Today's arrest of their father, Yaser Said brings us closer to ensuring justice is served on their behalf.". [39][40] As of 30January2023[update], he is serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! 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. The police also arrested Islam and Yassein, they were charged with concealing a person from arrest. August 27, 2020 / 1:30 PM He has simply made our lives a nightmare. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times.
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