Suspect in New York City subway burning death pleads not guilty to murder charge
A man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire as she slept on a New York City subway train last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder and other charges. The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil,
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam,
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.
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.
Police ID woman set on fire in shocking incident on New York City subway car
Officials identified the woman who was burned to death inside a New York City subway train on Dec. 22 as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam.
Woman set on fire on New York City subway identified by police
A woman who died after being set on fire on a New York City subway train this month was identified, according to police.
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say
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.
Guardian Angels resume New York City patrols after subway burning death: 'Never seen it this bad'
Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa told the New York Post Sunday that members of his group will begin patrolling subways after a rise in violent crime.
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 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.
Inside the recent spate of attacks on the New York City subway that have left commuters on edge
Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from ...
Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
Man pushed onto New York City subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
The brother of a man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year’s Eve says ...
'This is historic': New York City's congestion pricing is now in effect
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joins Morning Joe to discuss the start of congestion pricing in the city, criticisms of the ...
Gutsy woman, 71, fends off violent attack by 4 teen girls on blue city subway
An brave 71-year-old woman fought off four teen females who punched and stomped on her during a botched mugging on the New ...
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow ...