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Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
TAMPA, Florida (AP) — A former University of South Florida student has been charged with killing his roommate and the roommate’s girlfriend — two doctoral students from Bangladesh who disappeared earlier this month, authorities said Saturday.
TL;DR
- Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- Victims identified as Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, doctoral students from Bangladesh.
- Limon's remains found on Howard Frankland Bridge; Bristy is still missing.
- Abugharbieh was a former USF student, not currently enrolled.
- Limon studied geography and environmental science; Bristy studied chemical engineering.
- Abugharbieh had previous misdemeanor arrests and completed a diversion program.
- Search for Bristy continues; authorities urge public with information to contact them.