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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Man accused of setting woman ablaze on NYC subway claims he was too drunk to remember incident

The man accused of setting a woman ablaze on the New York City subway has pleaded not guilty after claiming he was too drunk to remember committing the crime.

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn Criminal Court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam, 57. Court documents reveal police played Zepeta-Calil the video of Kawam’s murder, to which he responded, “Oh damn, that’s me,” CNN reports.

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