USF Student Killings: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Hisham Abugharbieh
Summary
Florida prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty for Hisham Abugharbieh, accused of killing two University of South Florida students. Authorities say Abugharbieh stabbed the victims, both from Bangladesh, then tried to hide their bodies.Key Facts
- Prosecutors filed a notice to seek the death penalty against Abugharbieh.
- The accused, 26 years old, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- Victims Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were both 27 years old and from Bangladesh.
- Abugharbieh and Limon were roommates.
- The murders are described as cold, planned, and especially cruel.
- Bodies were found in trash bags; Limon’s body was discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- Abugharbieh had unexplained injuries believed to be defensive wounds.
- His phone contained searches about stabbing and gunshot sounds shortly before the disappearances.
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