Remains found near Florida bridge identified as missing college student who vanished weeks ago
Human remains found near a bridge in Tampa Bay have been identified as Nahida Bristy, a University of South Florida doctoral student who went missing in April 2026. Her remains were discovered days after those of fellow USF student Zamil Limon were found nearby. A suspect, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been taken into custody and charged in connection with both deaths.
- ▪Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, both USF doctoral students, were last seen on April 16, 2026.
- ▪Bristy's remains were found on April 26 in mangroves near Interstate 275 after a fishing line snagged on a trash bag.
- ▪Zamil Limon's remains were discovered on April 24 under the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- ▪Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's roommate, is in custody and faces multiple charges including tampering with evidence and unlawful handling of human remains.
- ▪Authorities confirmed the identities using DNA, dental records, and clothing analysis.
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Missing Persons Remains found near Florida bridge identified as missing college student who vanished weeks ago Kayakers found remains in mangroves after a fishing line became caught on a trash bag near Interstate 275 By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Body of missing USF doctoral student found, suspect in custody: Sheriff The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and USF police gave an update on the investigation into a pair of missing USF students after one of their bodies was found on Friday, April 24.
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