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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student

Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student

Summary

Human remains found in Tampa Bay have been identified as Nahida Bristy, a missing doctoral student from the University of South Florida. Another student, Zamil Limon, was also found dead, and their roommate, Hisham Abugarbieh, has been charged with their murders.

Key Facts

  • Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, both 27, were last seen on April 16 in Tampa.
  • Limon’s body was found on the Howard Frankland Bridge in black plastic bags.
  • Bristy’s remains were found in Tampa Bay waterways with help from dive teams.
  • Identification was made using DNA, dental work, and clothing.
  • Limon’s roommate, Hisham Abugarbieh, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, battery, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death, and unlawfully moving a body.
  • Court documents say Abugarbieh asked ChatGPT how to dispose of a body before the students disappeared.
  • Abugarbieh’s family warned police about his strange and violent behavior.
  • Both victims were doctoral students; Limon studied AI in environmental science and Bristy studied chemical engineering.
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