Tragic Incident on NYC Subway: Man Indicted for Setting Woman on Fire
A dark cloud hangs over New York City following a horrific incident where a woman was set ablaze on a subway train, leading to her tragic death. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan migrant, has been charged with first-degree murder and arson after allegedly lighting the victim on fire while she slept. The attack has sparked outrage as bystanders reportedly filmed the event instead of intervening. Investigators are using video surveillance to identify the victim, whose condition was so severe that officials are now considering anthropological facial reconstruction. The attack has reignited discussions about subway safety and the broader issues of crime in the city, with calls for more aggressive policing following this tragic event.
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