The illegal migrant accused of burning a New York City subway rider to death on Sunday has been indicted on murder charges.Â
33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta has been formally charged with one count of first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree murder, and one count of arson following the tragic incident where a woman was set on fire and killed on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York. The indictment was submitted on Thursday and is scheduled to be revealed during an arraignment hearing on January 7.
During a court appearance, Zapeta’s lawyer informed the judge that he had spoken with his client the day before and requested permission to waive Zapeta’s presence in court, which was granted by the judge.
Zapeta is a previously deported immigrant from Guatemala.
Sebastian Zapeta, who is accused of igniting a fire that led to the death of a woman on a New York City subway train, was seen in court on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The image shows Zapeta appearing in a New York City courtroom, depicted in a photo taken by Curtis Means via Pool.
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