Here's the story behind the woman set on fire in the NYC subway
A woman set on fire inside a New York City subway has raised questions about how a world traveler and former Merck employee ended up homeless and burned on a train.
NYC subway arson suspect did not remember allegedly setting woman on fire
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.
Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway pleads not guilty to murder, arson
The deadly fire on the F train was one of several high-profile acts of violence in New York City's subway system at the end of last year, even as transit crime dropped overall in 2024. The NYPD on Monday pledged to send 200 more officers into the subway, with a focus on train cars and platforms.
Man Accused of Killing Woman in New York Subway Fire Pleads Not Guilty
The man accused of killing a woman sleeping on a New York City subway car by setting her on fire pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson at a court hearing on Tuesday. A grand jury has indicted Sebastian Zapeta,
NYC subway arson suspect pleads not guilty
The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway last month was back in court to plead “not guilty” just a short time ago. FOX 5 NY’s Michelle Ross has the details from the courtroom.
Man accused of setting woman on fire on subway told police he didn’t remember it, court documents show. Then he saw the video
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil repeatedly told detectives he had no memory of an attack that killed a woman who was set ablaze on the New York City subway train he was riding the morning of December 22, according to court documents.
Suspect in NYC Subway Burning Death Pleads Not Guilty
Despite previously confirming his identity in surveillance footage, Sebastian Zapeta pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson.
Congestion pricing advocate attacked at NYC subway station — as new $9 toll pushes people into mass transit
A pro-congestion pricing proponent was attacked at a Manhattan subway station over the weekend — even as the group wants to push more locals into the transit system.
Brooklyn man suspected in NYC subway stabbings has lengthy arrest record, reports say
It turns out a man who allegedly stabbed two people in separate incidents on a New York City subway reportedly has a lengthy criminal record.
Ex-Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case seeks dismissal of suit brought by victim's father
The former U.S. Marine acquitted last month of criminal charges in the death of a man on a New York City subway train is ...
NYC career criminal racked up 54 arrests, dealt with mental health issues – but was still on streets before alleged subway stabbing spree: sources
Alleged subway stabber Jamar Banks was psychologically evaluated at least once while in custody over the last four years, and ...
NYC subway safety: Adams’ efforts and public skepticism
The Adams Administration’s ongoing efforts to make the case that the subway system is indeed safer overall. Those efforts are ...
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Feeling anxious about riding the NYC subway? Here’s a guide for staying safe underground.
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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 ...
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 ...
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.