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,
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.
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 burning woman to death on Brooklyn subway train pleads not guilty
A grand jury last month indicted the subway arsonist on four counts of murder, including one count of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree and arson in the first degree.
Man accused of setting woman on fire on New York subway to appear in court
A man accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire and killing her on a New York subway is scheduled to be arraigned on murder and arson charges Tuesday morning.
Guatemalan migrant pleads not guilty in woman’s fiery subway killing
The illegal immigrant accused of setting a homeless woman on fire and watching her burn to death inside a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the killing that brought greater attention to violence on the bustling rail system.
Man charged with attempted murder after New York subway shoving
A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and assault charges after he allegedly pushed another man onto New York City subway tracks as a train approached, police say.
Man pushed onto NYC 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 he's expected to make a full recovery.
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 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,
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.
Man accused of burning woman to death on a subway train is set to be arraigned
NEW YORK -- 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 ...
Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty to setting Debrina Kawam on fire on Coney Island subway train
Zapeta was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun on first-degree murder and arson charges Tuesday.
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Subway Tragedy: Murder and Arson in NYC
Sebastian Zapeta has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson related to the death of Debrina Kawam, who was set on fire in a New York City subway car. Kawam's death has raised safety ...
Man Arrested In Attempted Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend At Subway Station
Michael Blount, convicted child rapist, was apprehended after throwing his ex-girlfriend onto subway tracks and attempting to ...
The New York subway murder of Debrina Kawam exposes a brutal truth
On a New York City subway car in the early morning of Dec. 22, a man set a sleeping woman on fire in a brutal act of ...
Subway shove victim Joseph Lynskey is up and walking, says friend
As Joseph Lynskey remained in Bellevue Hospital with a fractured skull, four broken ribs and a ruptured spleen, a GoFundMe ...
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A string of attacks has riders devising their own strategies to stay safe, even after years of official efforts to make New ...
Dad of suspect charged with shoving straphanger into incoming subway train says son started acting ‘weird’ just recently
The father of the Brooklyn thug charged with shoving a straphanger into an incoming 1 train Tuesday says his son was fine as recently as three weeks ago – but then began “acting weird.” “Lately ...