Body of Nahida Bristy, 2nd missing USF student, identified
The remains of Nahida Bristy, a 27-year-old University of South Florida doctoral student who went missing in April 2026, have been identified by investigators. She is the second student, along with Zamil Limon, to be found dead in the case. A suspect, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bond.
- ▪Nahida Bristy's remains were identified after several days of forensic analysis due to advanced decay.
- ▪Zamil Limon, Bristy's friend and fellow USF student, was found a week earlier; both were reported missing on April 16.
- ▪Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's roommate, was arrested on April 24 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a weapon.
- ▪Investigators allege Abugharbieh used internet searches and ChatGPT to research methods of killing and body disposal.
- ▪Authorities are still investigating the motive and have not disclosed the cause of Bristy's death.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on2nd missing USF student's remains identifiedA suspect has been charged in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.ByIvan PereiraMay 1, 2026, 12:25 PM1:29In these photos released by the University of South Florida Police Department, Nahida Bristy is shown.University of South Florida Police DepartmentInvestigators said Friday they identified remains found this week as part of the investigation into the murders of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students as Nahida Bristy.Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said that forensic investigators took several days to identify the…
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