Summary:
Horrific incident: Woman set on fire and killed on NYC subway.
Suspect arrested: Sebastian Zapeta-Calil charged with murder and arson.
Suspect claims amnesia: Zapeta-Calil says he doesn't remember the event due to heavy drinking.
Victim unidentified: Identity of the deceased woman remains undisclosed.
Cause of death: Thermal injuries and smoke inhalation.
NYC Subway Horror: Man Sets Woman on Fire, Claims Amnesia
A horrific incident unfolded on a New York City subway, where a woman was tragically killed after being set on fire while sleeping on an F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station.
<img src="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2024-12/241224-Sebastian-Zapeta-Calil-se-204p-809967.jpg" alt="Sebastian Zapeta-Calil">Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has been arrested and charged with murder and arson. During his court appearance, he stated that he had no memory of the event and admitted to heavy drinking.
Prosecutors claim Zapeta-Calil used a lighter to ignite the victim, and then fanned the flames with his shirt. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, died from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation.
Zapeta-Calil, who was seen wearing a white Tyvek suit in court, did not enter a plea and was ordered held without bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the city, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures on the subway system.
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