The woman's death occurred on a Brooklyn subway train, where she was set on fire by Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, who is now facing first-degree murder charges.
Video footage captured the horrifying event as Zapeta-Calil fanned the flames and watched the victim burn from a nearby bench, showcasing the horror of the crime.
The Coalition for the Homeless confirmed the woman was a homeless individual, with her identity withheld pending notification of her family after the gruesome incident.
Zapeta-Calil, who re-entered the U.S. illegally after a deportation, reportedly struggled with drug addiction, stating he didn't recall lighting the fire due to intoxication.
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