Brothers of killed Florida doctoral students speak out

Posted on April 27, 2026
By CNN
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A tragic case at the University of South Florida has brought renewed scrutiny to campus safety protocols. Following the discovery of doctoral student Zamil Limon's body and the disappearance of postgraduate student Nahida Bristy, prosecutors have unveiled critical evidence detailing the timeline of events. Hisham Abugharbieh, identified as Limon's roommate, faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder. Both victims' brothers are speaking publicly about missed warning signs that might have prevented this devastating tragedy.

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Brothers of killed Florida doctoral students speak out

Prosecutors have revealed new evidence in the killing of a University of South Florida doctoral student, whose body was found last week on a Tampa Bay bridge, including a timeline of events surrounding the death of Zamil Limon and the disappearance of his close friend, postgraduate student Nahida Bristy. Limon’s roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon in the deaths of the students. The brothers of both students tell CNN’s Isabel Rosales that they believe warning signs were missed.