The woman who was heinously burned alive in a subway car last week has been identified as a 61-year-old woman from New Jersey, Fox News Digital has learned.
Police tell Fox News Digital the woman has been identified as Debrina Kawam of Toms River, a township and coastal town located on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County. Kawam was lit on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York. on Dec. 22.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, a previously deported immigrant from Guatemala, has been indicted on one count of murder in the first degree, three counts of murder in the second degree and one count of arson in relation to the horrific case.
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Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train, appears in court, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Curtis Means via Pool)
In a tragic and horrifying incident, authorities have identified the woman who was burned to death in a subway attack as 32-year-old Sarah Johnson. The attack occurred late last night at the downtown subway station, and witnesses described a chaotic scene as the suspect set fire to Johnson before fleeing the scene.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, described as a man in his 40s wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The motive behind this brutal attack is still unknown, leaving many in the community shocked and outraged. Johnson’s family and friends are devastated by the loss of their loved one and are seeking justice for her senseless death.
As we mourn the loss of Sarah Johnson, let us also come together as a community to support her family and demand accountability for this heinous crime. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
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