Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
NYC subway arson suspect did not remember allegedly setting woman on fire
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway train pleads not guilty
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning.
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.
Man accused of killing a woman on NYC subway by setting her on fire pleads not guilty to murder
The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway car last month pleaded not guilty to murder charges Tuesday and was ordered held without bail.
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta to make court appearance
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby.
NYC subway arson suspect pleads not guilty
The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway last month was back in court to plead “not guilty” just a short time ago. FOX 5 NY’s Michelle Ross has the details from the courtroom.
NYC subway arson suspect set to be arraigned
The man accused of burning a woman alive while she was asleep on a New York City subway is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, will appear in a Brooklyn courtroom around 9:30 a.
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Video shows deadly fight on NYC subway after alleged thieves target sleeping passenger
Exclusive video shows another violent subway crime​. This time, a sleeping passenger was targeted during a robbery in Queens.
NYC subway safety: Adams’ efforts and public skepticism
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Was Decomposing Body Found on NYC Subway? Video Goes Viral
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Brooklyn man suspected in NYC subway stabbings has lengthy arrest record, reports say
It turns out a man who stabbed two people in separate incidents on a New York City subway reportedly has a lengthy criminal ...
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Feeling anxious about riding the NYC subway? Here’s a guide for staying safe underground.
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NYC’s Subway Violence Deters Drive to Bring Workers Back to Office
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