Suspect in New York City subway burning death pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man charged with burning a woman to death on a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and arson charges.
Social media posts misidentify woman burned to death in New York subway fire | Fact check
New Jersey woman Debrina Kawam was burned to death on the subway. Posts sharing an AI-generated photo misidentified the victim as Amelia Carter.
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.
New York police identify the woman a man set on fire on the subway
The New York City Police Department identified the sleeping woman a man set on fire while aboard the subway last week. Debrina Kawam, 57, had recently moved to New York City from Toms River, a township on the Jersey Shore. She had a “brief stint” in the city’s homeless shelter system, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty
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.
Suspect in NYC subway burning told police 'that's me' when shown video, transcript says
The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, “Oh, damn, that’s me,” when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn’t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday.
Man accused of killing a woman on NYC subway by setting her on fire pleads not guilty to murder
The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway car last month pleaded not guilty to murder charges Tuesday and was ordered held without bail.
Suspect in NYC Subway Burning Death Pleads Not Guilty
Despite previously confirming his identity in surveillance footage, Sebastian Zapeta pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson.
NYC increasing police presence in transit system: 'People don't feel safe in our subways'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the ...
Man accused of setting woman on fire on subway told police he didn’t remember it, court documents show. Then he saw the video
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil repeatedly told detectives he had no memory of an attack that killed a woman who was set ablaze on the New York City subway train he was riding the morning of December 22, ...
Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside New York City deli, reportedly over food dispute
Jaia Cruz is charged with second-degree murder linked to the slaying of Ray Hodges, according to the New York City Police ...
Five sworn in as new York City Police officers; for one, it's a family tradition
Commissioner Michael Muldrow began the swearing-in ceremony by thanking loved ones for their encouragement and ongoing ...
Police ID woman set on fire in shocking incident on New York City subway car
Officials identified the woman who was burned to death inside a New York City subway train on Dec. 22 as 57-year-old Debrina ...
Mother used as human shield in New York City shooting that injured 6 people: Police
A 40-year-old mother was one of six people shot in a New York City convenience store when she was used as a shield by a ...
10 people shot outside New York City nightclub on New Year’s Day: NYPD
At least 10 people were shot outside a Queens nightclub on New Year's Day, according to the New York City Police Department.