NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Authorities identified the human remains found near a Tampa Bay bridge on Sunday, April 26 as those of missing University of South Florida doctoral candidate Nahida Bristy. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that the remains were Bristy’s after analyzing DNA and dental records. “We have located Nahida Bristy,” Hillsborough County sheriff Chad Chronister stated during the press conference. “We have contacted Nahida Bristy’s family.” We are actively working to return both bodies to their families in Bangladesh for religious reasons. “Bristy, along with fellow University of South Florida Doctoral Student Zamil Limon, were last seen on April 16 within hours of one another. Limon’s remains, discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge, were found on Friday, 24 April. Chronister stated that Nahida Bristy, and Zamil Limon were not only students but also accomplished, driven individuals who deserved a bright future. “We offer our condolences as their loved ones face this difficult reality. We are committed in ensuring justice is served for their loved ones. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported that Bristy Hooker was last seen at the University of South Florida around 12 p.m. and was reported missing by a friend the next day to the USF Police Department. Limon was reported as missing the following day. Authorities took over the investigation the following day. Investigators searched Limon’s flat and found his student ID and eyeglasses. They also found a shirt soiled with blood, and phone cases that belonged to both victims. The remains were in a decomposition state and took several days to identify. Authorities said the remains were in an advanced state of decomposition and required several days to identify. Authorities said that the remains were in a state of advanced decomposition, and it took several days to identify them.
