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Roommate charged with murder of 2 Bangladeshi PhD students in US

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Updated 25.4.2026
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Hisham Abugharbieh *Zamil Limon Nahida Bristy Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Howard Frankland bridge

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Apr 25 Evening

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South China Morning PostApr 25

Roommate charged with murder of 2 Bangladeshi PhD students in US

Hisham Abugharbieh, a former University of South Florida student, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his roommates, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both Bangladeshi PhD students. Limon's remains were discovered on the Howard Frankland bridge on Friday morning, while Bristy remains missing. Abugharbieh, 26, made his initial court appearance on Saturday in Tampa and is being held without bond. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearances and subsequent deaths, which occurred earlier this month. A court hearing is scheduled for April 28.

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The Guardian - World NewsApr 25

Roommate charged with murder in deaths of University of South Florida doctoral students

Hisham Abugharbieh has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of University of South Florida doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Limon's remains were found on Friday on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and Bristy, though still missing, is also presumed deceased based on evidence presented to prosecutors. Abugharbieh, Limon's off-campus roommate, was initially arrested on unrelated charges after barricading himself inside his family's home. Limon and Bristy, a couple, disappeared on April 16th. Abugharbieh is considered the sole suspect and is being held without bond.

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Hisham Abugharbieh has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the first degree.

— Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

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The victims are Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, doctoral students at USF.

— Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

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Limon's remains were found on the Howard Frankland bridge.

— Hillsborough County Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer

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Bristy is still missing.

— Hillsborough County Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer

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Abugharbieh was ordered held without bond and a hearing is set for April 28.