Tragic NYC Subway Attack: Woman Set Ablaze by Deportee
In a horrifying incident that has shocked New York City, a 33-year-old Guatemalan man, previously deported from the United States, is accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a subway train, leading to her tragic death. The suspect, identified as Sebastin Zapeta, faces charges of first- and second-degree murder and first-degree arson after committing one of the most heinous acts witnessed in the city’s subway system.
The crime unfolded on a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station. Surveillance footage captured Zapeta approaching the victim, a seemingly vulnerable woman who appeared to be asleep or motionless, before igniting her clothing. Witnesses described the flames engulfing her in seconds. Despite the immediate response of officers and a transit worker who extinguished the fire, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Zapeta, deported in 2018 after being apprehended crossing into Arizona illegally, managed to re-enter the U.S. undetected. Following his arrest, he reportedly claimed to have no memory of the act, attributing his state to alcohol intoxication. Disturbing details reveal that after setting the woman alight, Zapeta calmly observed the flames from a nearby bench before being apprehended hours later on another subway train with a lighter in his possession.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called this crime an act of unparalleled depravity. The Kings County District Attorney emphasized their commitment to justice, calling it a “gruesome and senseless act of violence.” The victim’s identity remains undisclosed, and authorities are continuing to investigate the motives behind this horrific crime.
This tragedy underscores the critical need for heightened safety measures and a robust system to prevent such individuals from re-entering the country undetected. As the city mourns the victim, there is renewed urgency to ensure the safety of all who rely on public transportation.
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