Police identify 57-year-old woman as the victim of NYC fatal subway burning
6 days, 15 hours ago

Police identify 57-year-old woman as the victim of NYC fatal subway burning

CNN  

CNN — The woman who was killed when a man intentionally set fire to her while she was sleeping on a New York City subway train earlier this month has been identified as Debrina Kawam, police said. Kawam had a “brief stint” in the city’s shelter system and officials have spoken to her next of kin, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday at a news conference. Investigators were using advanced fingerprinting and DNA evidence to try to identify her “badly burned” body, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said last week. His most recent address in an arrest report was listed as a homeless shelter in Brooklyn for men struggling with substance abuse, the New York City Police Department said.

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Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime
2 days, 19 hours ago

Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It took police more than a week to publicly identify Debrina Kawam, 57, as the woman who was fatally set on fire in a New York subway train last month. In posts that circulated widely on social media after Kawam’s death on Dec. 22, users claimed without evidence that the victim was a 29-year-old named “Amelia Carter.” …

New York police identify Debrina Kawam as woman burned to death on subway
5 days, 15 hours ago

New York police identify Debrina Kawam as woman burned to death on subway

India Today  

NEW YORK: The woman who died after being set on fire in a New York subway train earlier this month was a 57-year-old from New Jersey, New York City police announced Tuesday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams added that Kawam had a “brief stint in our homeless shelter system,” though did not say when. Adams said at an unrelated …

Woman set on fire in NYC subway identified as 57-year-old New Jersey resident
5 days, 19 hours ago

Woman set on fire in NYC subway identified as 57-year-old New Jersey resident

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 57-year-old New Jersey …

Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
5 days, 22 hours ago

Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The woman who died after being set on fire in a New York subway train this month was a 57-year-old from New Jersey, police announced Tuesday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams held an end of year press conference on Tuesday, addressing the incident where a woman died after being set on fire while inside a New …

New York police identify woman burned to death inside subway train
6 days, 15 hours ago

New York police identify woman burned to death inside subway train

LA Times  

Commuters sit on the F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station in New York. New York police announced Tuesday they’ve identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 57-year-old from New Jersey. The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a Toms River, N.J., address, according to New …

Everything we know about the subway fire attack that killed a woman
1 week, 2 days ago

Everything we know about the subway fire attack that killed a woman

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on …

Man found with ‘serious’ burns at New York’s Penn Station days after woman set on fire on subway train
1 week, 2 days ago

Man found with ‘serious’ burns at New York’s Penn Station days after woman set on fire on subway train

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man was found …

Man indicted in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train, prosecutors say
1 week, 3 days ago

Man indicted in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train, prosecutors say

LA Times  

Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train, appears in court on Dec. 24, 2024, in New York. The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on murder and arson charges, prosecutors announced Friday as authorities continue working to identify …

Outrage over 'coward' NYPD officers who did NOTHING as illegal migrant burned woman alive on subway
1 week, 5 days ago

Outrage over 'coward' NYPD officers who did NOTHING as illegal migrant burned woman alive on subway

Daily Mail  

The New York City police department is facing outrage after officers were caught on camera walking past a woman on fire in the subway. At least two police officers were caught on camera walking past a woman as she was burned alive on the F train at Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island One man could be seen in the footage …

Suspect in custody after woman fatally set on fire on New York subway
1 week, 5 days ago

Suspect in custody after woman fatally set on fire on New York subway

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Sebastian Zapeta-Calil is facing …

Elon Musk reacts to the tragedy of a woman set on fire in NYC subway by a deported immigrant
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk reacts to the tragedy of a woman set on fire in NYC subway by a deported immigrant

Hindustan Times  

A disturbing and tragic incident in New York City has left the community in shock, as a woman was set on fire in a subway attack by 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan immigrant who had entered the U.S. unlawfully in the past six years. Elon Musk has expressed his outrage over the tragic incident where a woman was burnt alive …

Illegal migrant's outrageous defense for setting woman on fire on NYC subway
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1 week, 6 days ago

Illegal migrant's outrageous defense for setting woman on fire on NYC subway

Daily Mail  

A 33-year-old illegal migrant who set a stranger on fire on a New York City subway told officers he was drunk at the time and couldn't remember it. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil has been charged with murder and arson after a woman burned to death on the F train in Brooklyn just before 7.30am on Sunday, police told DailyMail.com Train surveillance cameras …

Conspiracy theorists falsely identify NYC subway victim as 'Amelia Carter', who is she?
1 week, 6 days ago

Conspiracy theorists falsely identify NYC subway victim as 'Amelia Carter', who is she?

Hindustan Times  

As NYC subway horror has drawn massive attention of netizens, with many blasting Democrats for the surge in crime in the city, a post falsely claiming the identity of victim has gone viral on social media. On the NYC subway, a woman was burned alive early on December 22.She was declared dead at the spot. While police are yet to …

Video of alleged NYPD cop ‘ignoring’ burning woman on NYC subway ignites massive outrage: ‘This is insanity’
1 week, 6 days ago

Video of alleged NYPD cop ‘ignoring’ burning woman on NYC subway ignites massive outrage: ‘This is insanity’

Hindustan Times  

A horrific video of a woman being burned alive in a New York City subway has gone viral on social media, sparking huge outrage. A woman is shown in the widely shared video trapped inflames as a purported NYPD cop walks by without offering any sort of assistance. I debated posting this because the victim’s family deserves better, but people …

Man faces murder charges in death of woman lit on fire in NYC subway
1 week, 6 days ago

Man faces murder charges in death of woman lit on fire in NYC subway

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: 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 on Monday. The woman's clothing became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds, said Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, …

Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
1 week, 6 days ago

Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway

Hindustan Times  

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. A suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman …

What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
1 week, 6 days ago

What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City police have a person in custody who is suspected to have set a woman on fire in the subway early Sunday and then watched from a bench as she became engulfed in flames and died. Her clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds,” said New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, describing …

Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway

Associated Press  

A man is facing murder 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. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the case as “one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human …

New York: Woman Set Ablaze On Subway Train, Suspect 'Stayed On The Scene' When Cops Arrived, Arrested Later
2 weeks ago

New York: Woman Set Ablaze On Subway Train, Suspect 'Stayed On The Scene' When Cops Arrived, Arrested Later

ABP News  

New York Subway Fire: A woman was killed in a horrific attack on a New York subway train on Sunday morning after a man set her clothing on fire, with authorities labelling the act as “one of the most depraved crimes” committed. How New York Subway Suspect Was Nabbed The suspect, described as a man who emigrated from Guatemala in …

Police arrest suspect who set woman on fire in New York subway
Trending News
2 weeks ago

Police arrest suspect who set woman on fire in New York subway

Raw Story  

New York City police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a woman on the subway in Brooklyn who died from the incident, authorities said, calling it "one of the most depraved crimes" a person could commit. The man "calmly walked up to the victim" on the F train in Brooklyn and set her ablaze on Sunday morning, New …

Horrific video shows ‘evil’ Guatemalan immigrant calmly watching woman burn to death after setting her ablaze
2 weeks ago

Horrific video shows ‘evil’ Guatemalan immigrant calmly watching woman burn to death after setting her ablaze

Hindustan Times  

A video showing the most horrific events in the history of the New York City subway has gone viral on social media. Guatemalan immigrant, who was arrested for the alleged crime, was captured calmly seeing the victim charred to death, shocking other passengers on the train. NYPD Commissioner holds press conference During the press conference, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called …

Man sets ’sleeping’ woman on fire on New York subway train, sits on bench and watches her burn
2 weeks ago

Man sets ’sleeping’ woman on fire on New York subway train, sits on bench and watches her burn

Live Mint  

A man allegedly set a woman on fire while she appeared to be asleep on a New York City subway train on Sunday morning. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the suspect and the woman, both of whom have not been identified, were riding a subway train without any interaction between them …

Kathy Hochul ripped over post on subway safety improvement on same day woman was set on fire, ‘Did she check the news?’
2 weeks ago

Kathy Hochul ripped over post on subway safety improvement on same day woman was set on fire, ‘Did she check the news?’

Hindustan Times  

Kathy Hochul has been blasted on social media for sharing a post about the improvement in subway safety on the same day a woman was set on fire. Kathy Hochul ripped over post on subway safety improvement on same day woman was set on fire The police commissioner referred to the incident as “one of the most depraved crimes one …

Woman dies after man sets her on fire on New York subway, suspect detained
Top News
2 weeks ago

Woman dies after man sets her on fire on New York subway, suspect detained

India Today  

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. The woman, who has not been identified, sat motionlessly aboard a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn at about 7.30 am when an unknown man …

Tragic death of woman set on fire in New York City subway: Key details
2 weeks ago

Tragic death of woman set on fire in New York City subway: Key details

India Today  

NEW YORK: New York City police have a person in custody who is suspected to have set a woman on fire in the subway early Sunday and then watched from a bench as she became engulfed in flames and died. Her clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds,” said New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, describing the …

US shocker: New York woman sleeping on subway burned alive on train by stranger, police arrest suspect
2 weeks ago

US shocker: New York woman sleeping on subway burned alive on train by stranger, police arrest suspect

India TV News  

New York City police announced on Sunday they have in custody a “person of interest” in the early morning death of a woman who they believe may have fallen asleep on a stationary subway train before being intentionally lit on fire by a man she didn’t know. “New Yorkers came through again,” said New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, …

New York City police working to ID woman set ablaze in subway
2 weeks ago

New York City police working to ID woman set ablaze in subway

LA Times  

A train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue terminal in New York. New York City police were working Monday to identify the woman who died after being intentionally set on fire inside a stationary subway train as well as more information about a man, now in police custody, who is a “person of interest” in the crime. “New Yorkers came through …

Suspect arrested after woman was set on fire and burned to death on the subway in broad daylight
2 weeks ago

Suspect arrested after woman was set on fire and burned to death on the subway in broad daylight

Daily Mail  

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly setting a sleeping woman on fire onboard the New York City subway. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, a Guatemalan migrant, has been arrested for allegedly setting a woman on fire onboard a New York City subway Sunday morning Zapeta-Calil was later caught on camera at the station sitting on a bench and watching as the …

Horrifying scenes as woman on the subway dies after being set on fire in broad daylight
2 weeks ago

Horrifying scenes as woman on the subway dies after being set on fire in broad daylight

Daily Mail  

A sleeping woman was killed after her body was set aflame on the New York City subway, police said. Police also revealed how they put out the fire out before the woman died from her injuries, at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station. A sleeping woman was killed after her body was set aflame on the New York City subway …

Woman killed as unknown man throws her in front of subway train in New York
2 years, 11 months ago

Woman killed as unknown man throws her in front of subway train in New York

India TV News  

A woman was pushed to her death in front of a subway train at the Times Square station Saturday, police said, a little more than a week after the mayor and governor announced plans to boost subway policing and outreach to homeless people in New York City’s streets and trains. The man believed responsible fled the scene but turned himself …

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