A man has been charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting a 57-year-old woman on fire while she slept on a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, the suspect, pleaded not guilty in court, claiming he was intoxicated and has no memory of the incident until he saw video evidence of himself committing the act. The victim has been identified as a resident of New Jersey, and her tragic death has left friends and family in shock, reflecting on her happier past. This incident has sparked discussions about crime and safety in the NYC subway, leading to the return of the Guardian Angels patrols in response to rising violence.