Woman dies after being set on fire on New York Subway



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A horrific incident occurred on Sunday morning when a woman was fatally set on fire on an F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, a Guatemalan migrant, was arrested after the attack.


Incident Details
  • Occurred around 7:30 AM
  • Victim was sitting motionless when the suspect approached
  • Used a lighter to ignite her clothing
  • Flames engulfed her within seconds
  • Victim was pronounced dead at the scene
Suspect's Actions

  • Approached victim calmly
  • No prior interaction between them
  • Exited the train after setting her on fire
  • Remained at the station, sitting on a bench
Police Response

  • Officers discovered the victim by smell and sight of smoke
  • Used fire extinguishers to douse flames
  • Arrested suspect later that day
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "one of the most depraved crimes"
Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind this shocking attack.

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