NBC News Top Stories | Remains of missing University of South Florida student confirmed through DNA by Mirna Alsharif, Minyvonne Burke

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Human remains found during a search for missing University of South Florida doctoral student Nahida Bristy were confirmed by DNA as hers, while the body of her former boyfriend and fellow doctoral student, Zamil Limon, was discovered earlier on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Both 27‑year‑old Bangladesh natives were last seen on April 16 when Hisham Abugharbieh, a former USF student and Limon’s roommate, gave them a ride from Tampa to Clearwater; after dropping them off, he allegedly purchased trash bags and later disposed of items linked to the victims. Evidence—including phone data, a kitchen‑mat DNA match, and items found in a dumpster—led to Abugharbieh’s arrest on April 24 and his charging with two counts of first‑degree murder, among other offenses. He is being held without bond while the investigation continues.

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