Bangladeshi USF students may receive death penalty if convicted
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Florida prosecutors have filed notice to seek the death penalty against Hisham Saleh Abugharbieh, 26, who was indicted for the double murder of two University of South Florida doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
- The victims, both 27 and originally from Bangladesh, disappeared on April 16, with Abugharbieh allegedly asking ChatGPT for advice on how to dispose of bodies.
- Evidence includes cellphone location data, blood residue in Abugharbieh’s apartment, and the recovery of the victims' bodies in separate locations with signs of violent stabbing.
- Abugharbieh, Limon’s roommate, had a history of anger issues and violence according to his mother, and Limon had previously described him as “psychopathic.”
- Abugharbieh’s arraignment is scheduled for May 18, and he faces multiple charges including two counts of first-degree murder.
