Remains of missing University of South Florida student confirmed
Authorities have identified human remains found in Tampa Bay as belonging to a missing doctoral student. A suspect has been charged in connection with the case. (sources: cbsnews, nytimes, foxnews, sfgate, abcnews)
The remains of a second missing University of South Florida student have been identified. A former student faces murder charges related to the disappearances.
- Kayakers discovered the remains in Tampa Bay near a bridge.
- Nahida Bristy was reported missing along with another doctoral student, Zamil Limon.
- A former student has been charged with the murders of both individuals.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns about safety and crime involving students in the area.
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This story is about human remains from a missing student that officials identified. This bill would fund forensic genetic genealogy testing and grant equipment to labs, aiding DNA analysis for unidentified remains and some criminal cases.
If passed, it would:
- Create grants to pay for forensic genetic genealogy testing • Fund labs, medical examiners, and coroners to buy equipment and supplies.
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This story is about human remains found in Tampa Bay that were identified as a missing student. This bill would add data fields to the national missing persons database to record cases last seen on federal land or in U.S. territorial waters and require yearly counts of such open cases.
If passed, it would
- Require database fields for cases last seen on federal land or territorial waters • Mandate yearly congressional reports on open cases in those areas.
This story is about human remains identified after a missing student case. The bill would set up two federal grant programs to pay for forensic genetic genealogy testing and to equip public forensic labs, plus require Justice Department oversight and reporting.
If passed, it would
- Fund DNA testing when CODIS does not help and support lab equipment purchases • Require DOJ oversight, audits, and reporting from grantees and the Attorney General.
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