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Suspect Queried ChatGPT, Charged with USF Doctoral Murders

5/2/2026

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Abugharbieh Murder Query

Investigators say suspect Hisham Abugharbieh queried ChatGPT on body disposal before the murders, publicly and officially.
Hisham Abugharbieh faces two counts of first-degree murder for killing USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy in Tampa.
Kayakers discovered bag on April 26 near Interstate 275 and Fourth Street North, prompting odor investigation.
Authorities are coordinating the victims’ return to Bangladesh for religious burial.

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Prosecutors Probe OpenAI

Florida’s top prosecutors announced a probe into ChatGPT and OpenAI’s legal responsibility for the student murders.
Hisham Abugharbieh was charged with counts of first-degree murder for killing students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy in Tampa, Florida.
The probe seeks to hold AI developer OpenAI accountable for potential misuse of its technology.
Sheriff Chad Chronister called the killings “pure evil,” noting a heartbroken campus and grieving community.

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Abugharbieh Murder Query

Investigators say suspect Hisham Abugharbieh queried ChatGPT on body disposal before the murders, publicly and officially.
Hisham Abugharbieh faces two counts of first-degree murder for killing USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy in Tampa.
Kayakers discovered bag on April 26 near Interstate 275 and Fourth Street North, prompting odor investigation.
Authorities are coordinating the victims’ return to Bangladesh for religious burial.

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