I've been following this story for a few days, watching the facts emerge. I didn't want to label it an honor killing on the first day, just because a Muslim family was involved. But sure enough, it looks like my worst suspicions are being confirmed.

Gail Gartrell, the sisters' great-aunt, said Saturday that Mr. Said had physically abused the two girls for years. Around Christmas, the girls' mother – Ms. Gartrell's niece – had fled because of Mr. Said's threats to kill the girls after he learned they had boyfriends, she said.

"She ran with them because she knew he would carry out the threat," Ms. Gartrell said. "This was an honor killing."

She said her niece returned after Mr. Said told her that he would move out so they could reconcile. Within a few days, she said, the girls were dead.

Two pretty teenage girls - Amina, 18, and Sarah Yaser Said, 17 - both smart and athletic, both very Westernized, were found murdered in their father's taxi. He's on the run. And their brother - conveniently named Islam - says it had nothing to do with religion. Uh huh.

Similar to our situation here in Toronto with the honor killing of Aqsa Parvez, the press in the US has remained pretty silent. There are no news bulletins on CNN or FOX. This means that the ugly bastard who did this is on the lam with very little chance of being recognized by a good citizen who could turn him in. That is, if he's not already safely out of the country and back in Crapistan, being lauded as a hero for defending the honor of his abominable religion. His name is Yaser Abdel Said, he is 50 years old, and his gruesome cab was discovered parked in front a hotel in Las Colinas, a suburb north of Dallas.

UPDATE:

Police described Yaser Said as about 6-2, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black turtleneck shirt and sweater, a brown coat and tan pants.

He may be armed, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Irving police at 972-721-2518.

Labels: Honor Killiing, Islam, Texas