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.
Man accused of burning woman to death on Brooklyn subway train pleads not guilty
A grand jury last month indicted the subway arsonist on four counts of murder, including one count of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree and arson in the first degree.
Sleeping woman burned to death on NYC subway train pictured in HS yearbook photo: ‘Million dollar smile’
Debrina Kawam had aspirations to be a flight attendant and was known for her “million dollar smile,” according to her high school yearbook biography.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway train set to be arraigned
The BriefThe man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway has pleaded not guilty.Sebastian Zapeta was arraigned on murder and arson charges in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam.
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. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is scheduled to be arraigned after he waived the right to his first court appearance last month.
Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, will appear in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam, 57.
DA to seek 'most severe punishment' in subway torching death of woman
The man charged with burning a woman to death on a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and arson charges.
Suspect in NYC subway burning told police 'that's me' when shown video, transcript says
The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, ''Oh, damn, that's me,'' when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn't remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday.
Suspect pleads not guilty to NYC subway arson attack
A grand jury indicted Sebastian Zapeta on one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and arson in the first degree.
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on New York City subway train
A man pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian ...
Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty to setting Debrina Kawam on fire on Coney Island subway train
Sebastian Zapeta, the migrant accused of fatally setting homeless woman Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island subway train, ...
Straphanger shoved into path of subway train ID’d as NYC music programmer Joseph Lynskey
The straphanger shoved into the path of a Manhattan subway train is a Big Apple music programmer who is on track to make a ...
Man Seriously Injured After Being Shoved in Front of Oncoming NYC Subway Train, Person in Custody
The victim was able to miraculously survive the treacherous push because of the way he fell, authorities said.
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.
NYC subway riders blindsided by R train closures — but some say alternative is safer than violence-plagued trains: ‘Didn’t even know about it’
Brooklyn straphangers were blindsided by R train closures over the weekend — even as some were relieved to avoid the Big ...
Fear on the Subway: Perception and Reality
The chance of being a crime victim in the subway is remote. But riders feel far more at risk than they do driving on New York ...
Ex-Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case seeks dismissal of suit brought by victim's father
The former U.S. Marine acquitted of criminal charges in the death of a man on a New York City subway train is seeking to ...