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Arsonist on the loose after setting man ablaze in New York’s Times Square

The 45-year-old victim suffered horrific burns all over his face and arms shortly before 4am on Sunday, NYPD said

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square

Victim, 45, hospitalized and in stable condition as police unable to say if attack was random or targeted

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025

Man set on fire in Times Square as police launch hunt for arsonist

Manhunt ongoing for arsonist after man left badly burned at famous New York landmark

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2025

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Man accused of setting woman ablaze on NYC subway claims he was too drunk to remember incident

The 33-year-old said he didn’t remember the incident after drinking alcohol earlier in the day

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Migrant Accused of Setting Woman on Fire in NYC Subway Left Shocked After Seeing Footage of Incident, Tells Cops He Doesn't Remember Doing It: Report

The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire in a subway car in New York City was allegedly so drunk during the attack that he doesn't remember doing it, officials say.

Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Setting Woman On Fire

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil pleads not guilty to murder charges after setting a woman on fire in a NYC subway, raising concerns about public safety.

Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned

The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

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Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime

It took police more than a week to publicly identify 57-year-old Debrina Kawam as the woman who was fatally set on fire in a New York subway train on Dec. 22

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Inside the recent spate of attacks on the New York City subway that have left commuters on edge

Felony assaults on the subway in NYC are up 60 percent since 2019

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

TikToker Chris Olsen Recounts Terrifying Alleged Stabbing Incident On New York City Subway

TikToker Chris Olsen has recounted a terrifying experience on a NYC subway that left him and his friend Caroline Haroldson shaken.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 2, 2025

Woman Dies After Being Set On Fire In NYC Subway

Tragic death of Debrina Kawam in New York subway fire highlights safety concerns and the need for increased support services for vulnerable populations.

Woman Killed In NYC Subway Arson Attack Identified

Tragic death of Debrina Kawam in NYC subway arson attack sparks discussions on subway safety and security measures.

Woman Killed In NYC Subway Fire Identified As Debrina Kawam

Learn about the tragic subway fire attack in NYC resulting in the death of Debrina Kawam and the indictment of suspect Sebastian Zapeta-Calil on murder cha...

Woman Burned Alive in Horrific NYC Subway Attack Caught on Camera Identified as New Jersey Woman: Report

New York Police have identified the woman who was burned alive on the subway in a horrific, random attack caught on camera.

Latin Times · Dec 31, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

Woman set on fire and killed in New York subway car identified

Debrina Kawam, 57, of Toms River, New Jersey, identified as victim who was killed after being set alight in Brooklyn

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

New York Police identify woman burned to death inside subway train

New York City Police say they’ve identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Woman set on fire in NYC subway identified as 57-year-old New Jersey resident

The victim has been identified as Debrina Kawam

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