Suspect Indicted in Fatal New York City Subway Burning
The status of the suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, as an undocumented immigrant swiftly became the focus of coverage of the horrific attack. Zapeta-Calil, 33, was deported from the U.S. in 2018 but reentered the country on an unknown date.
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train, prosecutors say
The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on state charges.
What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
The man arrested on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train has been arraigned, while police said the identity of the victim was still “pending.”
As Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway Car, Bystanders Watched — and Filmed
Horrific footage of a woman who was set on fire Sunday has raised questions about why passersby, including a uniformed police officer, did not rush to her aid.
Man charged with murder after woman set ablaze on New York City subway train
A suspect is in custody after the incident on an F train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning. Officers found a woman "fully engulfed in flames."
Suspect in fatal New York subway burning indicted on charges of murder and arson
The man accused of setting fire to a woman who was asleep on a New York City subway has been indicted on charges of murder in the first and second degree and arson, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
Woman killed after being set on fire on New York subway train
Police arrested a man they said set a woman on fire while she appeared to be asleep on a New York City subway train on Sunday morning, killing her.
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car
New York City police are seeking a man they believe is connected to the death of a woman who was sleeping on a stationary subway train before she was intentionally lit on fire
Subway attacks: Man found with burns in NYC station week after woman burnt alive
Prosecutors have indicted Guatemalan citizen Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, for the alleged murder of an unknown woman on December 22, according to NBC News.
Man, 67, on fire at NYC's Penn Station just days after subway attack
The incident occurred Friday night at the busy station, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed. The victim was a 67-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital.
Fact Check: New York subway fire victim misidentified online
An artificially-generated image of a young woman as well as images of two real women have been falsely described in viral ...
NYC has been reeling from some high-profile crimes. Are the city and subway safe?
The city's police department earlier this month said crime was down year-over-year, including on the city's transit system.