Remains of missing USF doctoral student Nahida Bristy found
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Human remains found during the search for missing University of South Florida doctoral students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were confirmed to be theirs through DNA, dental records, and clothing evidence.
- Both students, aged 27 and originally from Bangladesh, were found dead under suspicious circumstances, with Limon's body showing signs of stabbing and binding.
- Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's former roommate, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple related offenses; evidence includes location data, disposal of items, and online searches about disposing of bodies.
- The motive behind the killings remains unclear, and authorities are continuing their investigation while the university community mourns the loss and plans a vigil.
- Bristy and Limon were exemplary students at USF, with Bristy pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering and actively engaged in academic and musical pursuits.
