Brother of suspect in deaths of 2 Tampa students: "We tried to warn police in the past"
Summary
Hisham Abugharbieh is charged with the murders of two University of South Florida students found dead near a Tampa bridge. His brother said their family warned police before about Hisham’s strange and violent behavior, including past protective orders filed against him.Key Facts
- Hisham Abugharbieh faces two first-degree murder charges for killing his roommates Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 years old.
- The victims were last seen on April 16, and their remains were found near the Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa.
- Hisham’s younger brother, Ahmad, told police about Hisham’s quick anger and odd behavior before the murders happened.
- The family had filed protective orders against Hisham in 2023 and 2025; the first was granted, the second denied due to no criminal charges pursued.
- Ahmad said he dropped pursuing battery charges against Hisham in 2023 because of financial concerns but regretted it afterward.
- Hisham had been estranged from the family since 2023 and was known to act violently and unpredictably, including claiming to be God.
- Hisham was arrested while wearing only a towel and was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
- The public defender’s office representing Hisham declined to comment to protect his right to a fair trial.
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