Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, accused of a brutal murder, allegedly set Debrina Kawam on fire on a subway train, shocking the city and leading to a grand jury indictment.
The alleged act of setting Debrina Kawam, 57, ablaze on the F train was captured by MTA surveillance cameras. The brutality and public nature of this crime horrified the community.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez condemned the homicide as 'atrocious and horrific', emphasizing the need for accountability in such extreme acts of violence.
The victim, Debrina Kawam, who was living in a New York City shelter system at the time of her attack, was found so badly burned that identification took weeks.
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