The search for two missing doctoral students from the University of South Florida (USF) has taken a devastating turn. Authorities have confirmed the death of one student while the search for the second remains active.
Key Developments
- Zamil Limon Found: The body of 27-year-old Zamil Limon, a Geography and Environmental Science student, was discovered Friday on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- Arrest Made: Police arrested Limon’s former roommate, Hisham Saleh Abugharbieh, 26. He was taken into custody following a SWAT standoff at a North Tampa home.
- Current Charges: Abugharbieh is currently charged with tampering with evidence, failing to report a death, unlawfully moving a human body, and battery.
Search Continues for Nahida Bristy
The second student, Nahida S. Bristy, 27, remains officially missing.
- Last Seen: Both students disappeared on April 16, 2026.
- Official Status: While police still list her as missing and endangered, family members have expressed fears on social media that she may also have passed away.
Background of the Case
“The entire University of South Florida community is heartbroken by this news. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of these two talented students.”
— USF President Moez Limayem
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause of death and locate Nahida Bristy.
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