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Suspect charged with setting woman on fire on NYC subway due in court for arraignment
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta to make court appearance
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby.
NYC subway arson suspect is set to be arraigned | Morning in America
The man accused of burning a woman alive while she was asleep on a New York City subway is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. #NYC #arson #subway
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway train set to be arraigned
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train is set to be arraigned on murder and arson charges.
NYC subway burning suspect, Laken Riley’s killer among illegal immigrants accused of preying on Americans
Sebastian Zapeta, who allegedly set a woman on fire in the NYC subway, and Laken Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, were among violent migrants arrested or convicted in 2024.
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
Woman set on fire in NYC subway is finally identified
Authorities have released the identity of the sleeping woman burned to death inside a New York City subway train by a man who allegedly lit her on fire and stayed to watch the aftermath, officials said Tuesday.
Man Accused of Burning Woman to Death on Subway Arraigned on Murder Charges
Sebastian Zapeta faces multiple counts of murder as well as an arson charge. I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships. A Mysterious Image Was Supposed to Be Amelia Earhart’s Plane.
Man accused of setting woman on fire on Brooklyn subway train back in court
The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn is expected back in court on Tuesday.
Was Decomposing Body Found on NYC Subway? Video Goes Viral
The NYPD confirmed that a person was fatally struck by a subway train after a TikTok showed passengers stuck on the 6 train.
Man stabbed in NYC subway station as congestion pricing kicks in, forcing more commuters into dangerous system
A man was stabbed in a Bronx 6 train station early Sunday morning, mere hours after congestion pricing went into effect, ...
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Feeling anxious about riding the NYC subway? Here’s a guide for staying safe underground.
Rodriguez said the safest cars are the front, with the conductor, or the middle, where another MTA worker is stationed. But ...
Cops nab homeless man wanted in 2 NYC subway stabs, including attack on MTA cleaner
Banks was wanted for knifing a 31-year-old man aboard an uptown No. 2 train at the 14th St. subway station in the West ...
Subway mayhem spurs Cuomo to urge halt to new NYC driving tax
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whom the New York press previously called the 'father' of congestion pricing, still ...
NYC subway crime is down, officials say
New York City officials say subway crime is down, despite several recent high-profile violent incidents. FOX 5 NY's Briella ...
NYC’s Subway Violence Deters Drive to Bring Workers Back to Office
Office buildings have been drained of workers — vacancies stand near 20% - and weekday ridership on the city’s buses and ...
NYC transit head says violent subway attacks have 'gotten in people's heads' but crime is down
NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority head Janno Lieber said people feel unsafe on the subway because of high-profile ...