NEW YORK CITY — A video shows the disturbing moment a woman was set on fire inside a New York City subway car while her accused killer watched from the platform. The attack on December 22, 2024 shook the city and once again raised fears about safety in the subway.
Video shows suspect Sebastian Zapetta allegedly setting the woman on fire after she dozed off on the F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Zepeta, a Guatemalan citizen, fans the flames with a shirt before sitting on a nearby bench and looking at the burning woman.
Authorities have charged Zapeta with multiple counts of murder and arson. The leading count carries a sentence of life in prison without parole. The indictment is scheduled to be unsealed on January 7, 2025.
The last known address of the victim, 61-year-old Debrina Kavam, was in New Jersey. The incident sparked renewed discussion about safety in the country’s largest mass transit system, with many calling for increased security measures.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said police should cooperate with ICE to investigate, if possible, other criminal charges against Zapeta under the federal arson statute. The NYPD worked to identify and capture Zapeta, who was taken into custody on December 23, 2024.
This tragic incident has shaken many New Yorkers’ confidence in their safety while using the subway. While overall crime in the metro is relatively rare, such high-profile incidents can have a significant impact on public perception and confidence in the system.
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