New York Subway Fire Death: What We Now Know
The NYPD is still working to identify the woman who was set on fire while she slept on the New York City Subway last weekend.
What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
New York City police have arrested a man on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train early Sunday morning. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arrested Monday after being taken into custody the previous day.
Woman killed after being set on fire on New York subway train
Police arrested a man they said set a woman on fire while she appeared to be asleep on a New York City subway train on Sunday morning, killing her.
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.
Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway; Person of interest taken into custody, police say
NEW YORK -- A woman died after she was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car Sunday morning in Brooklyn, according to police. A person of interest was taken into custody later in the day, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at an early evening news conference.
Woman set on fire, dies on New York subway- police
A suspect is in custody after a woman wasset on fire and died on the New York subway:: Jessica Tisch, Police Commissioner, New York City "Initially, we intended to use this press conference to ask for the public's help in identifying and locating someone who we believe carried out one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human being.
Who Was the Woman Set on Fire in NYC Subway Train?
A woman was set on fire while sleeping on a subway train in New York City last weekend, an event that NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called "one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human being.
NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
Man faces murder charges in death of woman who was lit on fire in NYC subway
Police on Monday said the man, identified as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, had been taken into custody as a person of interest in the case hours after the woman died.
Suspect in burning death of woman on New York subway train to be arraigned
The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system. NEW YORK — A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames is awaiting arraignment on Tuesday.
Sebastian Zapeta Charged With Murder of Woman Set on Fire on NYC Subway
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NYC Agrees To Nearly $30M Settlement In Fire Department Race Discrimination Lawsuit
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Suspect in fatal New York subway burning ‘fanned the flames’ with his shirt, according to police testimony
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 ...
Schenectady Fire Chief Donald Mareno to retire after 30+ years of service
After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Schenectady Fire Department, Chief Donald Mareno will retire in ...