A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced that the remains discovered in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge were identified as killed University of South Florida student Nahida Bristy. The update comes a week after deputies found the body of Zamil Limon in a trash bag. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
Sheriff Chad Chronister is expected to discuss the timeline of events and the latest developments in the investigation at 11 a.m. ET.
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The search for missing University of South Florida students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy led investigators to several locations across Tampa Bay.
The remains have not yet been identified, but a former University of South Florida student has been charged in connection with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
Authorities in Florida charged Hisham Abugharbieh with two counts of murder in the deaths of USF students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy Saturday. The remains of Limon, Abugharbieh’s roommate, were discovered and identified Friday, but the search for Bristy continues. NewsNation’s Alicia Nieves joins “Morning in America with Hena Doba” with the latest on the investigation. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Authorities said only one set of human remains was discovered, identified as missing University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, as the search continues for Nahida Bristy, also 27. Deputies arrested Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, who officials said was Limon’s roommate. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
"Detectives are diligently searching to locate Nahida Bristy, 27, and Zamil Limon, 27," the sheriff's office said. "Recently, information that has come to light has led detectives to consider the two endangered."