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Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing

2024-12-28 04:00:04
Sebastian Zapeta has been held in prison since his arrest

Prosecutors have formally charged a man in the death of a woman set alight on a New York subway train.

On Friday, Sebastian Zapeta was indicted on charges of murder and arson, though he did not appear during the brief court hearing.

Mr Zapeta, 33, is accused of setting fire to the woman, who may have been asleep on the train, and fanning the flames with a shirt. The victim has not been identified.

The suspect has been held without bail since his arrest shortly after the incident.

Police at the station shortly after the incident