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What happened to Debrina Kawam? Authorities reveal cause of death for woman set on fire on NYC subway
New York officials have identified the 57-year-old woman who was burned alive inside a subway car in December to be Debrina Kawam, a New Jersey resident.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway train set to be arraigned
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train is set to be arraigned on murder and arson charges.
Debrina Kawam: About the Woman Who Was Set on Fire in a NYC Subway
In December 2024, a woman was brutally set on fire in a New York City subway. She has now been identified as 57-year-old Toms River, New Jersey, resident Debrina Kawam. As the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams spoke to the press, they explained more details about the terrifying crime.
Debrina Kawam: Police Identify Woman Burned to Death on NYC Subway
The New York Police Department ( NYPD) on Tuesday announced they identified the woman who died after being set on fire while inside a New York City subway train as Debrina Kawam. Kawam, 57, had an address in Toms River, New Jersey, according to the NYPD.
Ocean County woman identified as victim burned to death on NYC subway
A Toms River woman has been identified as the person who was burned to death on a New York City subway train Dec. 22 by a Guatamalan man accused of using a lighter to ignite her clothing, authorities said. Debrina Kawam, 61, died at the scene, a New York Police Department spokesperson said. Public records list Kawam's age as 57.
Man accused of setting woman on fire on Brooklyn subway train back in court
The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn is expected back in court on Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is scheduled to be arraigned
Suspect charged with setting woman on fire on NYC subway due in court for arraignment
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Man accused of burning woman to death on subway due back in court Tuesday
A grand jury last month indicted the subway arsonist on four counts of murder, including one count of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree and arson in the first degree.
Fact Check: Photos of two women misdescribed as New York subway fire victim
Photos of at least two women have been misdescribed online as showing Debrina Kawam, the woman who died after being set on ...
Sleeping woman burned to death on NYC subway train pictured in HS yearbook photo: ‘Million dollar smile’
Debrina Kawam had aspirations to be a flight attendant and was known for her “million dollar smile,” according to her high ...
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta to make court appearance
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a ...
The Mystery of a Subway Victim’s Downward Spiral
Debbie Kawam was a high-spirited, happy girl, childhood friends recalled. Then her life took a grim turn. Good morning. It’s ...
Man stabbed in NYC subway station as congestion pricing kicks in, forcing more commuters into dangerous system
A man was stabbed in a Bronx 6 train station early Sunday morning, mere hours after congestion pricing went into effect, ...
Opinion | Debrina Kawam's death proves even sleeping can be risky for the homeless
Her name was Debrina Kawam; she was a 57-year-old woman experiencing homelessness in New York City, trying to sleep and keep ...
Subway Victim’s Brutal End Stuns Friends From Her Happy Past
Debbie Kawam, as she was known in high school, was a cheerleader and a sunny presence. As the decades went on, she fell into ...
A woman died in agony as onlookers pressed ‘Record’
One glances at the burning woman but makes no move to help her; the other strides in the other direction, speaking into a ...