December 24th 2024.
As we continue on to the next page, we are confronted with a truly disturbing and horrific incident that occurred in Brooklyn. It's hard to believe, but there is footage of a man, identified as Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, allegedly setting a woman on fire and then sitting on a bench nearby as she burned. The man, who is originally from Guatemala, was seen fanning the flames and seemingly showing no remorse for his actions.
In the video, you can hear someone shouting, "This is a person right here!" It's truly chilling to think that someone could be so callous and cruel in the face of such a horrific act. The victim, who has not been identified, tragically lost her life in this incident. It's truly heartbreaking to think about the pain and suffering she must have endured.
Despite the presence of police officers, who were waving for help, Zapeta-Calil was not detained at the scene. The officers were unaware that the suspect was still at the platform, calmly sitting on a bench and watching the chaos unfold. Thanks to body-worn camera footage, the NYPD was able to identify and apprehend the suspect later on.
According to police, Zapeta-Calil approached a woman who appeared to be "motionless" on the train as it approached the Stillwell Avenue station. However, CCTV footage shows that the victim was actually standing and already on fire when the suspect approached her with a blanket. It's truly sickening to think about the level of violence and brutality that was inflicted upon this innocent victim.
After the incident, three high school students saw the suspect's image on body camera footage and alerted the police. Zapeta-Calil was eventually arrested at a train station in Manhattan, where he was found to have a lighter in his pocket. The victim and the suspect did not know each other, further adding to the senselessness of this crime.
This brutal and heinous act has been condemned by officials, including the Brooklyn District Attorney and the Chief Security Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The suspect, who entered the US illegally, will also face immigration consequences in addition to being charged with first-degree murder and arson.
This tragedy is a stark reminder of the need for safety and security in our subways. Just a few days before this incident, Governor Kathy Hochul had announced the deployment of 250 National Guard members to help keep the city's subways safe during the holidays. It's a tragic irony that this horrific event still occurred despite these efforts.
As we process the details of this crime, let us remember the victim and the loved ones she leaves behind. Let us also continue to work towards a safer and more just society, where senseless acts of violence like this are not tolerated.
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