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Roommate arrested after body of University of South Florida doctoral student discovered
TL;DR
The body of Zamil Limon, a missing doctoral student from the University of South Florida, was found on a bridge, and his roommate, Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih, has been arrested on multiple charges. Another student, Nahida Bristy, remains missing.
Key points
- Zamil Limon's body was found on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- His roommate, Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih, has been arrested.
- Abugharbeih faces charges including tampering with evidence.
- Nahida Bristy, another missing student, is still unaccounted for.
- Authorities are appealing for information regarding Bristy's whereabouts.
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The body of one of two Bangladeshi doctoral students missing from the University of South Florida (USF) was found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his roommate has been taken into custody, law enforcement authorities said Friday.
Zamil Limon’s remains were found on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Friday morning, but Nahida Bristy is still missing, Hillsborough county sheriff’s office chief deputy Joseph Maurer said.
Limon’s roommate in an off-campus apartment, 26-year-old Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih, was taken into custody at his family’s home nearby on preliminary charges that include unlawfully moving a dead body, failure to report a death, tampering with evidence, false imprisonment and battery.
“We are still actively searching for Nahida,” Maurer said, appealing to the public to share any useful information.
Officers encountered Abugharbeih as they responded to a report of domestic violence at his family’s home, just north of the campus, and were able to remove his relatives to safety. He then barricaded himself inside and refused to come out. A special tactical team responded, along with a drone, a robot and crisis negotiators, before Abugarbeih came out with his hands up, apparently wearing nothing but a blue towel.
“This is a deeply disturbing case that has shaken our community and impacted many who were hoping for a safe resolution,” Hillsborough sheriff Chad Chronister said. “While the discovery of Zamil Limon’s remains is heartbreaking, I want the public to know that our detectives worked and are working tirelessly and relentlessly to uncover the truth.”
Zamil Limon (left) and Nahida Bristy. Photograph: Hillsborough county sheriff’s office
Limon and Bristy, both 27, were a couple, and they were considering marriage, a relative said. They disappeared from campus on 16 April. Limon, who was studying geography, environmental science and policy, was last seen at his home in an apartment complex where he lived with Abugharbeih. Bristy, who was studying chemical engineering and lived on campus, was last seen an hour later at a campus science building.
A family friend contacted authorities on 17 April after being unable to contact either one, USF police said.
Q&A
What happened to Zamil Limon, the USF doctoral student?
Zamil Limon's body was discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge after he went missing.
Why was Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih arrested?
Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih was arrested on charges including unlawfully moving a dead body and tampering with evidence.
Is Nahida Bristy still missing?
Yes, Nahida Bristy is still missing, and authorities are actively searching for her.
What led to the arrest of Limon's roommate?
The arrest followed a report of domestic violence at Abugharbeih's family home, where he barricaded himself before surrendering.
