Illegal Immigrant Faces Murder Charges in Death of Woman Who Was Lit on Fire in New York City Subway

Illegal Immigrant Faces Murder Charges in Death of Woman Who Was Lit on Fire in New York City Subway
A suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said on Dec. 23, 2024. WABC-TV via AP
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A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said Monday.

The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after the woman died on Sunday morning.