Sebastián Zapeta
Sebastián Zapeta is a Guatemalan man currently detained at Rikers Island, facing serious charges including first-degree murder for allegedly setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway car in December 2024. With apparent issues related to alcoholism and drug use, Zapeta has expressed remorse for the incident, although he has little memory of the events surrounding it. He is expected to remain in custody without bail as legal proceedings unfold, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) planning to deport him once the local legal process is complete.
Born on Jan 01, 1990 (35 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 100,578 | $21,000,000 | 6,381$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 100,578 | $21,000,000 | 6,381$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Sebastian Zapeta was arraigned on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire in the subway.
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Dominican Republic:
Sebastian Zapeta has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson in the death of Debrina Kawam.
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United States:
Sebastian Zapeta has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in the December 22 killing.
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United Kingdom:
The man accused of lighting her on fire, the Guatemalan migrant worker Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after the incident.
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United States:
Sebastian Zapeta is charged with the murder of Debrina Kawam after allegedly setting her on fire on a subway train.
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Guatemala:
Zapeta is accused of the murder of Debrina Kawan and is facing deportation.
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Guatemala:
Sebastián Zapeta is accused of burning a woman alive in a subway car in New York.
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