The Price of Honor
Amina and Sarah Said, two teenage sisters from Lewisville, Texas, were victims of a premeditated "honor killing" in 2008. Delve into the lives of the sisters, uncovering the events leading to their tragic murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who escaped and remains a fugitive. Through personal recordings, correspondence, and diaries, Amina's voice resonates, offering a poignant perspective on the girls' struggles.
Amina and Sarah Said, two teenage sisters from Lewisville, Texas, were victims of a premeditated "honor killing" in 2008. Delve into the lives of the sisters, uncovering the events leading to their tragic murders by their own father, Yaser Said, who escaped and remains a fugitive. Through personal recordings, correspondence, and diaries, Amina's voice resonates, offering a poignant perspective on the girls' struggles.
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