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Suspect in fatal New York subway burning indicted on charges of murder and arson
The man accused of setting fire to a woman who was asleep on a New York City subway has been indicted on charges of murder in the first and second degree and arson, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
Man pushed onto New York City subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
The brother of a man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year’s Eve says he's expected to make a full recovery.
Suspect in New York City subway fire killing charged with murder, arson
The man accused of killing a woman on a New York City subway train by setting her on fire was charged with murder and arson in an initial court appearance on Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old man who police say lives at a homeless shelter in Brooklyn,
Suspect in fatal New York subway burning ‘fanned the flames’ with his shirt, according to police testimony
Prosecutors on Monday charged 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil with first- and second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the death of a woman who died after being set on fire in a New York City subway train a day earlier.
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
A man is facing murder charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames.
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman set on fire in subway car
Police said an unknown male had approached the woman, set her on fire, and then left the subway car around 7:30 a.m.
Man charged with attempted murder after New York subway shoving
A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and assault charges after he allegedly pushed another man onto New York City subway tracks as a train approached, police say.
New York Police identify woman burned to death inside subway train
New York City Police say they’ve identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train
Attempted murder at NYC subway station as man is pushed in front of oncoming train
A man is being accused of attempted murder for pushing another man in front of a train, the latest in a recent string of horrifying New York City subway crimes.
Person pushed onto NYC subway tracks before oncoming train: police
A person was pushed onto subway tracks in front of a train in New York City Tuesday afternoon, police said. The alleged attack comes just days after a 57-year-old woman was fatally set on fire aboard a subway train.
Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
Suspect Indicted in Fatal New York City Subway Burning
The status of the suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, as an undocumented immigrant swiftly became the focus of coverage of the ...
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Suspect in woman’s fatal New York subway burning scheduled to have court hearing as he faces murder and arson charges
The man charged with murder and arson in the killing of a woman inside a subway train car in New York City is scheduled ...
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car
New York City police are seeking a man they believe is connected to the death of a woman who was sleeping on a stationary ...
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2 New Year's Day subway stabbings injure victims in New York City
In the first attack, a 30-year-old man was stabbed in the head, side, and hips on the southbound platform of the 110th St Cathedral Parkway station in Harlem at 9:26 a.m..