New York Police identify woman burned to death inside subway train
Posted December 31, 2024 12:10 pm.
Last Updated December 31, 2024 3:14 pm.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Police announced Tuesday they’ve identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 61-year-old from New Jersey.
The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a Toms River, New Jersey address, according to NYPD.
Authorities previously said they were using forensics and video surveillance to identify the victim, who burned to death on a subway car in Brooklyn. The man accused of lighting her on fire, Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after police disseminated images of a suspect in the woman’s death.
He’s since been indicted on murder and arson charges.
The Associated Press
