Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.

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On Friday, Sebastian Zapeta was indicted on charges of murder and arson, though he did not appear during the brief court hearing.

Mr Zapeta, 33, is accused of setting fire to the woman, who may have been asleep on the train, and fanning the flames with a shirt. The victim has not been identified.

The suspect has been held without bail since his arrest shortly after the incident.

The BBC has contacted Mr Zapeta's lawyer for comment.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2053417gwlo

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