USF Roommate Charged with Double Murder of Students
A former USF student faces murder charges in the disappearance of two doctoral students. What led to this shocking crime and what’s next for the investigation?
Shocking Crime at USF
In a disturbing turn of events, Hisham Abugharbieh, a 26-year-old former student at the University of South Florida, has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder. The victims, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were doctoral students from Bangladesh who vanished earlier this month. Limon's remains were discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge, while Bristy remains missing.
Authorities reported that Abugharbieh was initially taken into custody on various charges, including unlawfully moving a dead body and tampering with evidence. His arrest followed a domestic violence report at his family's home, where he barricaded himself before surrendering to a SWAT team. The investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of Limon's death.
- •Key details of the case include:
- •Abugharbieh's initial charges include battery and false imprisonment.
- •Both victims were considering marriage, highlighting the tragedy of their loss.
- •A court hearing is scheduled for April 28, where more details may emerge.
This case has sent shockwaves through the USF community, raising questions about safety and the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.