FL FL - Zamil Limon, 27, Nahida S. Bristy, 27, USF doctoral students, 16 Apr 2026 *Arrest*

[factseeking]

The LE presence at the Lake Forest site is huge. And even though the suspect has been taken away the residents who had left to run errands or walk the dog before things started happening about 2 hours ago are still not being permitted back into their homes.

 

[factseeking]

Stated that subject in custody from the barricade situation is NOT one of the missing students. Missing USF students: Person in custody after barricading themselves in Tampa home, HCSO says

Yes sorry I should have mentioned that earlier.

 

[Snoopster]

The LE presence at the Lake Forest site is huge. And even though the suspect has been taken away the residents who had left to run errands or walk the dog before things started happening about 2 hours ago are still not being permitted back into their homes.

Seems that they are worried about possible safety issues like explosives? Potential boobytraps? Chemicals? I'm sure we'll hear more at the presser.

Thanks to all of you who are local to this case. Your info and context are helpful.

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Stated that subject in custody from the barricade situation is NOT one of the missing students. Missing USF students: Person in custody after barricading themselves in Tampa home, HCSO says

Very interesting considering police said it was a related scene.

 

[kuromiiiilove]

HCSO asks for public's help finding 2 missing USF students

Authorities said 27-year-old Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were last seen on April 16 in or around the USF-Tampa area.

www.tampabay28.com

Confirming subject is related to the search for Limon and Bristy

 

[factseeking]

Seems that they are worried about possible safety issues like explosives? Potential boobytraps? Chemicals? I'm sure we'll hear more at the presser.

Thanks to all of you who are local to this case. Your info and context are helpful.

That could be! The live report from Fox just minutes ago thought LE was debriefing at the entrance where 1 of the 4 mobile investigation units is and thats why residents haven't been let back in which makes no sense to me but what do I know. They also said they expected someone from LE maybe even Chad Chronister the sheriff of Hillsborough County to walk over for a press conference.

 

[factseeking]

HCSO asks for public's help finding 2 missing USF students

Authorities said 27-year-old Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were last seen on April 16 in or around the USF-Tampa area.

www.tampabay28.com

Confirming subject is related to the search for Limon and Bristy

Yes, I think Grace was just saying the "subject" who barricaded themself and was taken into custody was NOT one of the two missing students. At least thats the way I read it!

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Looks like the press conference is being set up now in that Lake Forest Community.

Fox13 is streaming, showing a mic in front of a mobile response unit:

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Howard Frankland NB lanes reopen, still a police vessel in the water. Evidence from the Howard Frankland site was brought to the police training center on 28th and Roosevelt. ME vehicle was there and was leaving when the reporter saw them.

ETA: this isn’t from the press conference - that’s not happening yet. This is from Fox13.

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Fox13 has been made aware that there may be ANOTHER scene in the USF area.

 

[factseeking]

Fox13 has been made aware that there may be ANOTHER scene in the USF area.

Just listening to that wow. They are emphasizing they have no idea if it's true but they are checking it out.

 

[factseeking]

Pretty incredible that there are still LE boats in the water and deputies on the bridge. Not a good sign sadly.

 

[whitelilac]

What on earth is going on here? This seems major. Who is this suspect?

 

[factseeking]

What on earth is going on here? This seems major. Who is this suspect?

They've not released the name or any detail about what evidence they've recovered. Supposedly there's a press conference soon.

 

[factseeking]

Also yes it's major. Huge story.

 

[factseeking]

Fox streaming says press conference is about to happen for what that's worth.

 

[PayrollNerd]

1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate in custody: Sheriff

One of the University of Southern Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate was taken into custody Friday.

abcnews.com

 

[amandab]

1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate in custody: Sheriff

One of the University of Southern Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate was taken into custody Friday.

abcnews.com

A picture in this article shows a missing persons flyer that can be hung on doorknobs; what a good idea!

 

[Lucy6226]

I've just come across this case. My first thoughts were also ICE related. Whatever has happened isn't going to be a positive outcome I'm sure

 

[moonglow123]

Oh no, wonder what happened