Suspect in woman’s fatal New York subway burning expected to appear in court as he faces murder and arson charges
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The man charged with murder and arson in the killing of a woman inside a subway car in New York City is set to appear in court on Friday morning, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.
The man charged with murder and arson in the killing of a woman inside a subway train car in New York City is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, is accused of setting fire to an unidentified woman who was asleep on an F train approaching the Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn early Sunday. Zapeta-Calil allegedly ignited her clothes and “fanned the flames” with a shirt as the fire engulfed her, according to police testimony in a complaint filed in Brooklyn Criminal Court. The New York City Office of the Medical Examiner classified the victim’s death as a homicide, attributing it to “thermal injuries” and “smoke inhalation.” The incident has heightened concerns about safety in the subway system amid a disturbing trend of recent random attacks, drawing attention to longstanding issues that major cities like New York have faced for years, including homelessness, illegal immigration and substance abuse. A vigil was held Thursday night at the Stillwell Avenue station to honor the victim, CNN affiliate NY1 reported. “Her life mattered, and we believe that we can do something and that anyone can participate, and that is the power of prayer,” Rev. Kevin McCall, founder of the Crisis Action Center, told the outlet.
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