Suspect due in court

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.
Suspect charged with setting woman on fire on NYC subway due in court for arraignment
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.
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.
Debrina Kawam: Police Identify Woman Burned to Death on NYC Subway
The New York Police Department ( NYPD) on Tuesday announced they identified the woman who died after being set on fire while inside a New York City subway train as Debrina Kawam. Kawam, 57, had an address in Toms River, New Jersey, according to the NYPD.
Debrina Kawam: About the Woman Who Was Set on Fire in a NYC Subway
In December 2024, a woman was brutally set on fire in a New York City subway. She has now been identified as 57-year-old Toms River, New Jersey, resident Debrina Kawam. As the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams spoke to the press, they explained more details about the terrifying crime.
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
Ocean County woman identified as victim burned to death on NYC subway
A Toms River woman has been identified as the person who was burned to death on a New York City subway train Dec. 22 by a Guatamalan man accused of using a lighter to ignite her clothing, authorities said. Debrina Kawam, 61, died at the scene, a New York Police Department spokesperson said. Public records list Kawam's age as 57.
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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,
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.
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.
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