Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson
The man accused of killing a woman on a New York City subway train by setting her on fire was charged with murder and arson in an initial court appearance on Tuesday.
Suspect in fatal New York subway burning of passenger arraigned in court
Prosecutors on Monday charged 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil with first- and second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the death of a woman who died after being set on fire in a New York City subway train a day earlier.
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said Monday.
Man accused of burning New York City subway passenger to death arraigned
A man faces charges of murder and arson after a woman was set on fire in the New York subway, ultimately succumbing to her injuries. He made his first appearance in Brooklyn court this Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta,
Man accused of fatally setting New York City subway rider on fire says he doesn't recall incident
The man accused of killing a City subway rider by setting her on fire has no memory of "what happened" and admitted to heavy drinking, authorities said Tuesday.
Suspect Accused of Setting Woman on Fire in New York City Subway Arraigned; Reportedly Has No Memory of the Attack
The suspect, an illegal immigrant, is facing murder and arson charges. An illegal immigrant from Guatemala accused of setting a woman on fire in a subway train at New York City and watching her burn to death insists he has no memory of the horrifying attack.
Man accused in the burning death of a woman on a New York subway appears in court
A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train and then watching her die has been arraigned.
Man charged with murder after woman set ablaze on New York City subway train
A suspect is in custody after the incident on an F train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning. Officers found a woman "fully engulfed in flames."
Man charged with murder after setting a woman on fire on NYC subway, authorities say
Calil, 33, of Guatemala was charged Monday afternoon with murder after authorities say he approached a woman on a train in Brooklyn and ignited her clothes.
Suspect identified in fatal burning of a woman on New York City subway
A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson after a woman was burned to death on a New York City subway train over the weekend, police and federal officials said on Monday.
Sebastian Zapeta: All We Know About When, Where and How He Came Into US
The 33-year-old is accused of setting a woman on fire on the New York City subway, killing her, on December 22, 2024.
Sanctuary city New York pressured to make drastic change after illegal migrant allegedly burns woman alive
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Man faces murder charges in death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after the woman died on Sunday morning.
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil Accused of Fanning The Flames in NYC Subway Murder
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil "fanned the flames" after allegedly setting a woman on fire on the subway, prosecutors said.
Man faces murder charges in death of woman lit on fire in New York City subway: What to know
Here is what to know about Sebastian Zapeta, charged for murder after setting woman on fire in New York City subway.
Video shows NYPD officers standing by as woman set aflame burns to death
Police have defended their response, beginning when officers patrolling the station smelled and saw smoke coming from the F ...
Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta makes bizarre admission in defense for setting woman on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil made a bizarre admission to officers after allegedly setting a woman on fire who died on the spot.