Do you know who murdered Bassam Saah in 1989? Bassam Saah, age 34, was murdered on December 24, 1989, while working as a store clerk at the Budget Store food mart that he co-owned with his brother in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. According to witnesses, Saah was last seen alive around 7:15 p.m., and shortly afterward, two individuals entered the store to find an empty counter, an open register, and money scattered on the floor. Upon their discovery, they alerted the authorities.
When the police arrived, they found Saah’s body behind the store counter, indicating he had been shot multiple times. Witnesses also described seeing a young Black male running away from the store. The suspect was reported to be around 5'9" in height, with a slim build, wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored trench coat, and black tennis shoes. Despite the details provided by witnesses, no arrests were made immediately following the incident, and the case has remained unsolved.
The Houston Police Department Homicide Division Cold Case Squad has been working on this case, appealing to the public for any information that could help solve the crime. Saah’s murder is one of several cold cases in Houston where authorities continue to seek justice for the victims and their families. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Squad or Crime Stoppers to help bring closure to this tragic incident.
