An illegal immigrant accused of burning a New York City subway passenger to death on Sunday has been charged with murder.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted on one count of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree and one count of arson. After a woman was set on fire and burned to death on the subway, Brooklyn New York The complaint was filed Thursday. and will be unsealed at the impeachment hearing on January 1, 7.
Zapeta’s lawyer told the judge he spoke with his client on Friday. and request permission to exempt the client’s appearance The judge accepted the request.
Zapeta is a previously deported immigrant from Guatemala.
Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting fire to a woman on the New York City subway appear in court On Tuesday, December 1, September 24, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Curtis Means via pond)
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