Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in the subway fanned the flames with a shirt, prosecutors say
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NEW YORK - Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, faces first- and second-degree murder and arson charges for allegedly setting the woman on fire on the F train in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on Sunday.
Zapeta was arraigned Tuesday in Brooklyn Criminal Court after being arrested Sunday night. Zapeta was wearing a white Tyvek suit during his court appearance Tuesday.
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