Court hearing set for man accused of fatally burning woman on New York City subway
A court hearing is scheduled for the man accused of setting a woman on fire on a New York City subway train and fanning the flames with a shirt as she burned to death.
Man accused of setting woman on fire in NYC subway back in court
NEW YORK - Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, the man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Brooklyn subway train on Sunday, is facing multiple murder charges and one count of arson. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is expected to announce the official indictment against Zapeta-Calil at 10 a.m. this morning.
Suspect in woman’s fatal New York subway burning scheduled to have court hearing as he faces murder and arson charges
The man charged with murder and arson in the killing of a woman inside a subway car in New York City is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.
What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
The man arrested on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train has been arraigned, while police said the identity of the victim was still “pending.”
Who is Sebastian Zapeta? What we know about Guatemalan man accused of setting woman on fire on NYC subway train
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan migrant was arrested for allegedly setting a sleeping subway passenger on fire, resulting in the victim's death.
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 train.
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway due back in court
NEW YORK - The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday. Investigators say the unidentified victim was sleeping when Sebastian Zapeta, 33, used a lighter to set her clothes on fire.
What to Know About the Death of a Woman Set on Fire on New York Train
The man accused of lighting a woman on fire on a New York City subway and fanning the flames as she burned to death made his first appearance in court this week, while authorities were yet to publicly identify the victim.
Suspect in fatal New York subway burning ‘fanned the flames’ with his shirt, according to police testimony
Woman's burning death on NYC subway prompts call for justice, additional charges
A vigil was held Thursday in Brooklyn for the woman who was lit on fire and killed on the F train last weekend.
NYC mayor urges federal action against illegal immigrant in 'depraved' subway murder case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the federal government to charge the illegal immigrant accused of fatally ...
'Finish him': MTG wants death penalty for migrant who allegedly set woman on fire in NY
A politician who represents Georgia suggested a migrant accused of setting a woman on fire on the New York City subway should ...
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.
Guatemalan migrant charged in woman’s subway death said he was drunk, doesn’t remember killing
The Guatemalan immigrant accused of setting a woman on fire and watching her burn to death on a New York City subway train ...
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway, often ‘bugged out’ after smoking K2, shelter roommate says
Robinson said his migrant pal smoked about $30 worth of the synthetic drug every day and lost it when he drank.
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.
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Adams suggests federal prosecutors also take case of accused subway arsonist after woman killed
The move indicates the mayor's increasing willingness to work with federal law officials to remove migrants charged with ...
Eric Adams pushes feds to charge migrant who torched woman to death on NYC subway — which could mean harsher sentence
The sadistic Guatemalan migrant who torched a woman to death on a Brooklyn F train in Coney Island last Sunday should be ...