Day By Day - True Crime Stories: January 1 - The Murders of Amina and Sarah Said

And Then They Were Gone

Little Monster Productions

Documentary, True Crime, Society & Culture

4.6 • 747 Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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And Then They Were Gone is on a short break. In the meantime, please enjoy the first three episodes of my new daily podcast, Day By Day - True Crime Stories.

This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the tragic case of Amina and Sarah Said, two sisters murdered by their father, Yaser Said, in 2008. The podcast explores their lives, the abusive environment they endured, the events leading to their deaths, the subsequent manhunt for Yaser, and the trial that followed. It highlights the broader issues of domestic violence and cultural clashes, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and awareness.

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0:00.0	Hey there, it's Cona Gallagher, host of And Then They Were Gone and day by day, true crime stories.
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1:31.6	Hi there and welcome to day by day true crime stories, the daily podcast where we take a closer
1:38.0	look at the crimes and justice milestones that happened this day in history. I'm your host, Kona Gallagher, and today is January 1st.
1:48.9	For many, New Year's Day is a time for celebration and fresh starts. But for two young sisters,
1:54.7	Amina and Sarah Saeed, this day in 2008, marked the tragic end of their lives. On that day, the sisters were brutally murdered in Texas.
2:04.5	Their father, Yasir Sayyad, quickly emerged as the prime suspect,
2:08.9	leading to a nationwide manhunt that expand over a decade.
2:13.6	This case gripped the nation, raising tough questions about family dynamics, cultural clashes, and the devastating impact of abuse.
2:22.9	Today, we'll explore who Amina and Sarah were, the events that led to their death, and the intense investigation, plus the long journey toward justice.
2:40.0	Thank you. plus the long journey toward justice. Amina was 18 and Sarah was 17.
2:43.7	They were two bright and ambitious sisters living in Louisville, Texas.
2:48.2	They shared a home with their father, Yasser, who was originally from Egypt,
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