USF Student Found Dead; Roommate Charged in Missing Case
One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students, Zamil Limon, was found deceased on a bridge connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa. Limon and his roommate, Nahida Bristy, were reported missing last week. Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's roommate, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including domestic violence and unlawfully moving a body. Authorities confirmed the charges following a domestic violence call at Abugharbieh's home. The Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation, withholding further details to maintain the integrity of the case.
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One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found deceased on a bridge connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Discovery of Remains
The student identified as Zamil Limon was found deceased. Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery.
Victim Identified: Zamil Limon.
Missing Students: Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 years old and originally from Bangladesh.
Last Seen: The pair were last seen near the University of South Florida campus last week.
Arrest and Charges Filed
Law enforcement has taken action against Limon's roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh. Abugharbieh was taken into custody after police responded to a reported domestic violence incident at his residence this morning.
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According to the Sheriff’s chief deputy, Abugharbieh, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, faces multiple serious charges, including:
Domestic violence (simple battery and false imprisonment).
Tampering with evidence.
Failure to report a death.
Unlawfully moving a dead body.
Background on Missing Students
Details regarding the students' last known whereabouts and academic pursuits were established as follows:
Zamil Limon: Was pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science, and policy. He was last seen on April 16 around 9 a.m. at his off-campus residence, located approximately three blocks from the university.
Nahida Bristy: Was studying chemical engineering. She was last seen about an hour after Limon, at the Natural and Environmental Sciences Building on campus.
Investigation Status
Friends and relatives from both Florida and Bangladesh initiated searches after the students were unreachable. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office elevated the status of the pair to “endangered” on Thursday, citing new information. The agency declined to release further details on Friday, stating it was necessary “to protect the integrity of this investigation.”
