"Honor Killings" Trial Begins for Texas Father Who Slayed His Daughters in 2008
The trial for Yaser Said, a Texas father who was once on the FBI’s Most Wanted List for the murders of his two teen daughters, started this Monday. For over 12 years, Said was in hiding for the “Honor Killing” of his two daughters, Sarah and Amina, in 2008.
He was arrested in August of 2020, only 40 miles from the murders in Justin, Texas.
On New Year’s Day, Said took his two daughters to a motel in Irving, a suburb of Dallas. He told the girls he was taking them out to dinner after borrowing a taxi cab. According to a police report filed by a family member, Said slayed his daughters because Sarah was going on a date with a non-muslim. By killing the girls, he was able to “protect” the family’s honor.
One testimony expected to be heard in court is the 911 call Sarah made prior to her death where she told emergency operators that she’d been shot by her father and was dying.
Prosecutors aren’t seeking the death penalty for Said, but if convicted, he will serve life in prison without parole. Said’s son and brother have been charged with helping Said hide as well.
