Why did Yaser Said kill his daughters and where is he now? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP Feature Devil in Suburbia Why did Yaser Said kill his daughters and where is he now By Nikita Mahato Modified 30 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share In August 2022, Yaser Said was found guilty in the 2008 honor killings case of his teenager daughters (Image via @IrvingPD/Twitter) Yaser Said, a former Texan taxi driver, was convicted in August 2022, more than 14 years after he gunned down his teenage daughters, Amina and Sarah Said. On New Year's Day, 2008, Yaser murdered his daughters because both of them were dating American men. Not long after the honor killings, he reportedly made it to the FBI’s Most Wanted List and was a fugitive for about 12 years before he was arrested at a house in Justin, Texas. Yaser denied any involvement in his daughters' killings during the capital murder trial, which took place two years after his arrest. During the trial, Yaser's former wife, Patricia Owens, testified that he had been an abusive husband and father right from the beginning. She further revealed that she was aware of the girls' boyfriends and had feared that Yaser would kill the girls if he found out that they were engaged. Habib Sheidu @sheiduhabib_Topic: 8 Famous Criminals Episode 1 (Yaser Abdel Said) Highlight: On January 1, 2008, Yaser shot his two daughters dead, Amina (18), and Sarah (17). Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas.A Thread ?#8FamousCriminals535353Topic: 8 Famous Criminals Episode 1 (Yaser Abdel Said) Highlight: On January 1, 2008, Yaser shot his two daughters dead, Amina (18), and Sarah (17). Their bodies were found in his abandoned taxi cab in Irving, Texas.A Thread ?#8FamousCriminals https://t.co/NaPHsCpMNL Yaser is now behind bars in the Dallas County Jail. The story of Yaser Said and his daughters will be chronicled in the upcoming Devil in Suburbia episode, which is scheduled to air this Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Ahead of the episode, learn more about Said's 2022 trial for the capital murder of his two teen daughters. I did not kill my daughters Back and forth in the Yaser Said case Richard Hood@Richard23633061Yaser Said began testifying at his murder trial this afternoon, saying he left his daughters alone in a taxi because someone was following him and he thought that person wanted to harm him.Watch live: Texas man accused of killing teen daughters testifies in his defense at tri...Yaser Said began testifying at his murder trial this afternoon, saying he left his daughters alone in a taxi because someone was following him and he thought that person wanted to harm him.Watch live: Texas man accused of killing teen daughters testifies in his defense at tri... https://t.co/UVy2OzJyKc Throughout the controversial capital murder trial, 65-year-old Yaser Said contested his role in the murders of his daughters in 2008. He refuted fatally shooting his daughters multiple times. While taking the stand in his own defense in court, Said reportedly stated: "Definitely not, I did not kill my daughters." The convicted murderer reportedly claimed that he feared he was being followed on the tragic night of the murders and believed that he was in imminent danger. He also stated that there was no chance the person following him would go after his daughters. He claimed that he left his daughters alone in the taxi and left. He further stated that both the Said sisters were very much alive at the time. Rose@901LuluYesterday was the first day of the Yaser Said capital murder trial. He savagely killed both of his teen daughters in his taxi cab back in 2008. He was on the run for 12 years before the FBI finally up caught him. Dallas, Texas7919Yesterday was the first day of the Yaser Said capital murder trial. He savagely killed both of his teen daughters in his taxi cab back in 2008. He was on the run for 12 years before the FBI finally up caught him. Dallas, Texas https://t.co/GElTfz317n Contrary to Yaser Said's testimony, an emergency 911 call recording from the night of the murders told the jury otherwise. The call was reportedly made by one of Yaser's daughters, Sarah Said, before she succumbed to the gunshot wounds. In the call, she said, "My father shot me. I’m dying." Amina Said suffered two gunshot wounds as opposed to her sister Sarah, who was shot nine times. During the trial, the defense tried its best to discredit Sarah's statement on the emergency call. They cited her physical injuries and claimed that she could have been delusional as a result of being shot numerous times. However, none of those arguments eventually held ground. Additionally, Yaser's ex-wife's testimony revealed that he had previously threatened and abused their daughters on multiple occasions and that they feared he would hurt them again. She also cited one particular occasion when Yaser had held one of his daughters at gun point. The victims' family members also spoke out in court. The girls' great aunt, Gail Gattrell, reportedly asserted that Yaser Said committed the "honor killings" because of his archaic beliefs and expectations that his daughters should only date men from their religion. She stated that he murdered them because their questionable dating lives brought disgrace to their family name. Moreover, Said's sister-in-law, Connie Moggio, addressed him in court, saying, "There is no honor in killing two unarmed people. I call that being a coward. The only thing you did to your family was stain it with your family's blood. Now it is your turn to get what you gave, a prison you call home." Yaser Said managed to evade custody for 12 years Irving Police Dept.@IrvingPDAttached are the mugshots of Yaser Abdel Said, his son Islam & brother, Yassein. Islam & Yassein were both arrested for harboring a fugitive. Anyone w/info on others who might have harbored Yaser contact: IPD-Eric Curtis [email protected](972)721-3539 FBI- (972)559-500010140Attached are the mugshots of Yaser Abdel Said, his son Islam & brother, Yassein. Islam & Yassein were both arrested for harboring a fugitive. Anyone w/info on others who might have harbored Yaser contact: IPD-Eric Curtis [email protected](972)721-3539 FBI- (972)559-5000 https://t.co/GTwN4wuhle In 2017, thanks to a tip from maintenance workers, authorities found Yaser Said after a 12-year-long manhunt. In August 2020, he was ultimately caught. He was reportedly living in a home that his 32-year-old son Islam Yaser Abdel Said had leased. Yaser had initially fled with the assistance of his brother, Yassein Said, before being found at a house in Justin, north of Fort Worth. Caroline Goode ?@CarolinejGoodeGreat to see Yaser Abdel Said has been arrested by FBI for the “honour” killing of his two daughters 12 yrs ago. Yaser was being harboured by family members woman detective refused to retire until Yaser was brought to justice. Hell hath no fury...19628Great to see Yaser Abdel Said has been arrested by FBI for the “honour” killing of his two daughters 12 yrs ago. Yaser was being harboured by family members woman detective refused to retire until Yaser was brought to justice. Hell hath no fury... Sources state that Yassein Said was convicted of "concealing a person from arrest and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding." He received a twelve-year jail term in June 2021. The same accusations were brought against Islam Yaser Abdel Said in June 2021 when he pleaded guilty and was given 10 years in prison. Tune in to Devil in Suburbia on Investigation Discovery this Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 9 pm ET to learn more about Yaser Said's 2022 trial in connection to the honor killing case of his daughters. 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