A woman was tragically killed in a horrific attack on a New York City subway train on Sunday morning. The victim was set on fire at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station.
The alleged perpetrator, Sebastian Zapeta, a 36-year-old man illegal migrant from Guatemala, has been arrested in connection with the incident. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime.
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According to police, the suspect approached the woman without saying a word and ignited her clothes with a lighter. The victim was engulfed in flames within seconds.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect calmly watching the victim burn as police officers responded to the scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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