New York City — A video shows the disturbing moment when a woman was set aflame inside a New York City subway car as her accused killer watched from the platform. The attack that occurred on December 22, 2024, sent shockwaves through the city and once again raised fears about safety in the subways.
The video shows suspect Sebastian Zapeta allegedly setting the woman on fire as she dozed off on the F train at Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Zapeta, a Guatemalan national, fans the flames with a shirt before he sits down on a nearby bench and watches the burning woman.
Authorities have charged Zapeta with several counts of murder and arson. The leading count holds a life imprisonment sentence without parole. The indictment is to be unsealed on January 7, 2025.
The victim, 61-year-old Debrina Kawam, had a last known address in New Jersey. The incident sparked renewed discussion about safety in the nation’s largest mass transit system, with many calling for increased security measures.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said police should collaborate with ICE to look into other criminal charges, if possible, against Zapeta under the federal arson statute. The NYPD worked to identify and apprehend Zapeta, taken into custody on December 23, 2024.
This tragic incident has shaken the confidence of many New Yorkers in their safety while using the subway. While overall crime in the subway is relatively rare, high-profile incidents like this one can have a significant impact on public perception and confidence in the system.
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