Nathan Watson ran . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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 had left a note at home that she started writing for Joseph. Search above to list available cemeteries. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. My dad said I cannot put it off any more and I have to get married this year.". In a fit of rage, Mr. Said took both Amina and her sister Sarah for a drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. And he controlled everything in his household.She also noted, Youll hear in this case that leading up to the murders of Amina Said and Sarah Said, the defendants behavior got extremely dangerous., Sarahs then-boyfriend, Erik Panameno, also testified before the jurors that he did reveal his relationship at the time because something bad [would] happen to me or something bad would happen to her if Yaser got to know about it. Try again later. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Regardless if he did marry her for a Visa or not, he was 30 years old and she was 15 and that to me is too big of an age difference. Thanks for your help! For 12 years, Said evaded arrest for the January 1, 2008, fatal shootings of his two daughters, Amina (18) and Sarah (17). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please try again later. "[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. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty-of-capital-murder/story?id=88110253. The police did a 24 hour surveillance on where they were living. 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. Sarah was 17 and her sister Amina was 18-years-old. Yaser Abdel Said (Arabic: ; born January 27, 1957) is an Egyptian-American former taxi driver and convicted murderer. Initially, the police sat through several interviews and tried to come up with a list of suspects. Make sure that the file is a photo. Yaser Said was indicted by the state of Texas on Capital Murder charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. Although the police initially suspected outside interference, evidence soon revealed a sinister truth that hit closer to home. He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on June 4, 2021. Sorry! The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "You took my life. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. They were both completely bloody, and it did not take long for medical examiners to declare the two young girls dead. Patricia initially wanted to come along, but Said told her that he wanted to talk to the girls himself. Sister of Sara Said, who is interred in the plot next to her. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sarah Said, 17, and Amina Said, 18, were found shot to death on New Year's Day 2008 in a taxi at a motel. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. 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. You will be prosecuted. What a terrible person this man is. [42] On February 4, 2021, he was found guilty of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [44][45], In 2015, "The Hunt With John Walsh" profiled the killings and Yaser Said's fugitive status.[46]. Witnesses said the girls returned to the Dallas area on New Year's Eve when their mother said Said convinced her to return home. Oops, something didn't work. Yaser shot and killed his daughters in his taxicab. "It's really been very difficult," said Owens. 0 cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA. She . Both will be charged for harboring a fugitive and can face up to five years in federal prison if convicted.The double homicide has been featured in an episode of the long running FOX network show "America's Most Wanted. After 12 years on the run, Amina and Sarah will finally have justice! Photo Credits: WFAA. A capital murder warrant has been issued for their father, Yaser Said, 50, who has not been seen since the Lewisville High School students were found dead. They would mostly converse through text messages, even having code words so that Joseph knew not to text her after certain times. When first responders reached the crime scene, they found Sarah and Amina lying inside the car after being shot multiple times. During this time, they saw Yassein and Islam going to and from the house. },false) Follow. 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. [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. cemeteries found in Krum, Denton County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. window.adsContainer = {"position2":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Above_Next_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position3":{"code":"Article_Mobile_300x250_ATF_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position4":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position5":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle1_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position6":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle2_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position7":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle3_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position8":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle4_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position9":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle5_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position10":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle6_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position11":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle7_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position12":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle8_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position13":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle9_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position14":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle10_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position15":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle11_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position16":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle12_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250}} 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! The article's contents below have not been updated to reflect this. . "Help," said a crying. Said was born in Sinai, Egypt. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sarah Yaser Said I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 12 Years Later, There's Hope for Justice Yaser Abdel Said has been on the run for 12 years Editor's update: On 26 August 2020, Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by the FBI and US authorities in North Texas. [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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "You deserve to die now, not in prison," Owens said. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sarah Said (232487612)? I 100% believe he was abusing his children and probably his wife. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Read More: Jarret Clark Murder: Where Is Anthony Wallen Now? A year later, Amina was born, and then Sarah. [15][16] Amina stated she was afraid of using the public telephone "because he [Said] gets in everywhere, he knows everything". Amina and Sarah Said Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook page The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday afternoon. You may remember the horrific story of Amina and Sarah Said. However, its rumored that Tissie was in contact with Yaser the whole time, despite them getting new phones so he couldnt track them. Since that night, the members of the Irving Police Department and our partners with the Dallas FBI, have tirelessly pursued justice for Amina and Sarah,' said Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ They collected evidence inside the apartment, including several cigarette butts and a toothbrush. Amina Said, 18, and her sister Sarah were found shot multiple times in a cab outside a suburban Dallas hotel. UPDATE: Yaser Abdel Said was arrested by federal agents on August 26, 2020 in Justin, Texas. 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. In fact, he was also put on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2014. However in August 2020, he was arrested in Justin, Texas, before being brought to trial. Failed to remove flower. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaser_Abdel_Said, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/yaser-abdel-saids-family-members-charged-with-helping-him-evade-arrest/ar-BB18tSNO, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/yaser-abdel-said, https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/08/28/maintenance-workers-tip-led-to-arrest-of-capital-murder-suspect-yaser-said/. This is a carousel with slides. [31] Said's son and brother were both charged with concealing a person from arrest. Try again. 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.