Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
NEW YORK — A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, appeared in Brooklyn court in an orange jumpsuit and orange jacket, his hands cuffed behind his back as he was arraigned on murder and arson charges in the killing of Debrina Kawam, 57.
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.
Illegal migrant indicted on murder charges after woman is burned to death on subway
The illegal migrant accused of burning a New York City subway rider to death on Sunday has been charged with murder and other crimes.
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.”
Guatemalan migrant accused of burning woman alive on NYC subway charged with murder
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway car has been indicted on murder and arson charges.
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,
Suspect due in court after woman set on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned
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,
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.
ThePrint4h
Family of Shahnawaz Kunbhar demands judicial inquiry into his death
The family of Shahnawaz Kunbhar, who died in police custody on September 19 last year, called for a transparent judicial ...
CBS News11d
Woman's burning death on NYC subway prompts call for justice, additional charges
Civil rights and religious leaders, as well as various organizations including the Homeless Coalition and Passengers United, gathered at the Stillwell Avenue station to condemn the violence that ...
IJR11d
New Allegations In Migrant’s Subway Fire Murder Case Somehow Even More Depraved
Authorities revealed new disturbing details Thursday about the illegal migrant accused of burning a woman alive on a New York ...
Investigation underway after suspicious death in southeast Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating after a death in southeast Austin on Saturday. According to the Austin Police ...
NYC subway burning victim was a graduate of Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls
Debrina Kawam, who burned to death on a New York City subway car, graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, ...
KXAN11d
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train: prosecutors
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on state charges, a prosecutor said on Friday, as authorities continue working to ...
Debt-laden UP doctor kills man to fake death, claim cover
A financially distressed doctor from Baghpat, facing a Rs 30 lakh loan, allegedly devised a scheme to fake his death by ...
Farmers find 18-year-old dead from gunshot wounds in burning sugar cane field, cops say
Sugar cane farmers investigating a fire in their field stumbled across a missing 18-year-old shot to death and hidden under cut-up plant matter, Louisiana authorities said.