Suspect Accused of Setting Woman on Fire at New York City Subway Arraigned; Reportedly Has No Memory of the Attack

The suspect, an illegal immigrant, is facing murder and arson charges.

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Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train, appears in court, December 24, 2024, at New York. AP/Curtis Means

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala accused of setting a woman on fire in a subway train at New York City and watching her burn to death insists he has no memory of the horrifying attack.

Brooklyn authorities arraigned the suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, on first and second-degree murder and arson charges on Tuesday. He will remain jailed until his next court date, set for next Friday.

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