New York City Subway Crime: Sebastian Zapeta Case

Sebastian Zapeta, an illegal immigrant, is accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway, resulting in her death. The incident has sparked discussions about New York City's crime crisis and the need for changes in the justice system.

Brooklyn subway murder case

Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan migrant, made his first court appearance to face murder charges after allegedly setting a homeless woman on fire in a Brooklyn subway. He used his shirt to fan the flames and was caught on surveillance video. He had been previously arrested by Customs and Border Patrol in 2018 and returned to Guatemala but made his way back to the U.S.