Suspect searched ChatGPT about disposing of a body, bought trash bags before Florida students’ killings, prosecutors say

Krdo · Apr 28, 2026 · 1486 words · By CNN Newssource

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Suspect searched ChatGPT about disposing of a body, bought trash bags before Florida students’ killings, prosecutors say By Amanda Musa, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors have revealed new evidence in the killing of a Florida doctoral student whose body…

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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, both 27.

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Bristy is still missing as authorities work to identify additional human remains recovered Sunday south of the bridge, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Claim 1: “On April 23, he searched, “What does missing endangered adult mean,””

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “prosecutors have alleged Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT a series of questions – including about putting a human body in a dumpster – in the days before Limon and Bristy vanished.”

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WUSF and other news outlets report that prosecutors allege Abugharbieh used ChatGPT to ask about disposing of a human body in a dumpster/garbage bag.

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web search NEUTRAL — An affidavit shows Hisham Abugharbieh asked the AI tool ChatGPT about body disposal and bought items like black trash bags before Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were reported missing. Investigators all…
https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2026-04-27/roommate-accused-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Brief Hisham Abugharbieh allegedly used ChatGPT to plan the murders of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Hillsborough County prosecutors allege the 26-year-old suspected killer …
https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-murder-suspect-accused-ch…

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web search NEUTRAL — The suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-in-missing-stud…

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Claim 3: “Bristy is still missing as authorities work to identify additional human remains recovered Sunday south of the bridge, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.”

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While the claim states Bristy is 'still missing', the provided evidence from subsequent reports confirms that remains found south of the bridge were positively identified as Nahida Bristy. The claim reflects a point in time that has since been updated by the evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — In a press conference with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed that the remains found on Sunday were positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
https://www.ktvu.com/news/remains-found-near-howard-franklan…

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web search NEUTRAL — Human remains that were found in the waters of Tampa Bay this week have been identified as those of one of two University of South Florida graduate students who were reported missing last month, offic…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/us/usf-missing-student-id…

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web search NEUTRAL — The remains were found in Pinellas County and have not yet been identified. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the remains were found "in the area of Interstate 275 and 4th Street …
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/human-remains-found-search-nahi…

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Claim 4: “Investigators later recovered from the dumpster items belonging to Limon, including a student ID, credit cards and eyeglasses”

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Claim 5: “a purchase confirmation showed a fake beard had been shipped from Amazon on April 15”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the purchase of a fake beard.

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Claim 6: “Investigators noted a DoorDash order placed from Abugharbieh’s phone at approximately 10:24 p.m. on April 16 for items from a CVS on East Fowler Avenue, including trash bags, Lysol wipes and Febreze”

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Claim 7: “He also ordered duct tape, trash bags, lighter fuel, fire starter and charcoal from Amazon in the week before the killings”

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The Daily Star and other reports confirm the purchase of duct tape, trash bags, lighter fuel, and fire starter from Amazon.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the first degree with a weapon in the deaths of his roommate, Zamil Limon, 27, and his roommate’s girlfriend, Nahida …
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/man-charged-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Abugharbieh allegedly purchased items from Amazon, including duct tape, trash bags, lighter fuel and fire starter, according to the arrest warrant affidavit.
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/killings-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hisham Abugharbieh, roommate of slain USF student Zamil Limon, was arrested for domestic violence as another missing student, Nahida Bristy, remains untraced. Updated on: Apr 25, 2026 1:47 AM IST.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-his…

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Claim 8: “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, both 27.”

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Multiple independent sources (AOL, The Guardian) confirm Hisham Abugharbieh was charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon for the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both aged 27.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bengali Americans (Bengali: মার্কিন বাঙালি) are American nationals or residents who identify as Bengalis based on their ethnicity, language, and family history. They trace their roots to the historic …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengali_Americans

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web search NEUTRAL — Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were last seen on April 16. Authorities are still searching for Bristy.Abugharbieh was arrested on Friday after authorities found Limon’s body on the Howard Frankland Bri…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/roommate-missing-usf-st…

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Claim 9: “Items recovered from the dumpster tested positive for blood, and later lab testing linked profiles developed from the gray shirt to Limon and the floor mat to Bristy”

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Claim 10: “Limon, a student from Bangladesh at the University of South Florida in Tampa, was killed by “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to a document filed Saturday in Hillsborough County Court”

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CNN, The Daily Star, and PEOPLE all report that Zamil Limon, a USF student from Bangladesh, died from 'multiple sharp force injuries'.

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web search NEUTRAL — From action-packed adventures like Naruto and One Piece to fan-favorites such as Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan, we bring the world of anime right to your screen.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anime series from Japan, Korea and China. Free on mewatch, with English subtitles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch Anime Online Watch a selection of anime episodes on Anime-Planet. All videos are legal and industry-supported due to partnerships with the anime industry.
https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/watch-online/

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Claim 11: “Limon’s body was found Friday on the northbound side of the Howard Frankland Bridge”

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Google News and The Guardian both confirm Zamil Limon's body was found on the Howard Frankland Bridge.

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web search NEUTRAL — USF missing students: Zamil Limon's body found on Howard Frankland bridge; Nahida Bristy missing; Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih charged.Roommate charged with killing two University of South Florida doctora…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — On Saturday, Zamil Limon was reported missing by a friend to the sheriff's office, and others gave additional information about Nahida Bristy to the USF Police. On Wednesday, April 22, USF Police requ…
https://www.ktvu.com/news/remains-found-near-howard-franklan…

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web search NEUTRAL — Zamil Limon’s remains were found on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Friday morning, but Nahida Bristy is still missing, Hillsborough county sheriff’s office chief deputy Joseph Maurer said.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/university-o…

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Claim 12: “On April 19, Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT, “Has there been someone who survived a sniper bullet to the head,” “Will my neighbors hear my gun” and “Is there a water temperature that burns immediately,””

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Claim 13: “On April 15, Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT whether he could legally keep a gun at home without a license and whether a car’s VIN number could be changed”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding ChatGPT queries about gun licenses or VIN numbers.

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Claim 14: “Abugharbieh, 26, is due in court Tuesday for a status hearing, according to court documents.”

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Multiple sources (The Independent, other news reports) confirm Abugharbieh is 26 and had a court hearing on Tuesday.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon as well as other charges, according to state court records.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/tampa-swat-bangladesh-cha…

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web search NEUTRAL — A judge Tuesday ordered the 26-year-old defendant to have no contact with witnesses or the victims’ relatives.Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon…
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/court-hearing-for-man-ch…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, allegedly asked the bot on April 13 – three days before Zamil Limon and his girlfriend Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/ex-usf-student-hisham-…

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Claim 15: “Bristy’s sneakers and umbrella... were found in Limon’s bedroom, along with a coin purse containing her USF ID and credit cards”

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Claim 16: “Both doctoral students from Bangladesh, Limon and Bristy, were last seen or heard from on April 16 and reported missing the next day”

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Claim 17: “Abugharbieh was arrested the morning of April 24 at a home in Lutz, Florida, after law enforcement responded to a domestic violence incident involving a family member”

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Claim 18: “Limon’s death was ruled a homicide, the motion states, citing a medical examiner’s report that noted a deep stab wound to his lower back that penetrated his liver”

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CNN and The Daily Star both cite a medical examiner's report ruling the death a homicide and noting a deep stab wound to the lower back that penetrated the liver.

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web search NEUTRAL — Limon’s death is ruled a homicide, the motion states, citing “multiple sharp force injuries,” and a medical examiner’s report that noted a deep stab wound to his lower back that penetrated his liver, …
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/us/university-south-florida-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Inside were human remains later identified as Limon. His death was ruled a homicide, with a medical examiner citing multiple sharp force injuries, including a deep stab wound to the lower back that pe…
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/killings-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Zamil Limon: Cause of Death. An autopsy by the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Limon’s death a homicide, caused by “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to a criminal report affid…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/how-did-zamil-l…

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Claim 19: “Abugharbieh’s phone data shows he made two separate trips to the Howard Frankland Bridge in the early morning hours of April 17”

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Claim 20: “Abugharbieh faces charges of unlawfully moving a dead body, failure to report a death with intent to conceal, tampering with physical evidence, false imprisonment and battery”

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