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NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said Tuesday at his arraignment on murder charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court. Zapeta, wearing a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt, will remain jailed at the city's Rikers Island complex and is due back in court on Friday. His lawyer did not ask for bail. Zapeta is charged with two counts of murder, accusing him of intentionally killing the woman and killing her while committing arson. He is also charged with one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence” and said it would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on an F train that was stopped at the Coney Island station. The victim's identification is still pending. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who may have been sleeping in the train, and set her clothing on fire with a lighter. Zapeta then fanned the flames with a shirt, engulfing her in fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said in court Tuesday. Zapeta then sat on a bench on the subway platform and watched, Rottenberg said. According to Rottenberg, Zapeta told detectives that he didn’t know what happened but identified himself in images of the attack. Zapeta's lawyer, public defender Andrew Friedman, did not speak to reporters after the arraignment. A message seeking comment was left for him. Video on social media appears to show some people looking on from the platform and at least one police officer walking by while the woman is on fire inside the train. NYPD Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of that station smelled and saw smoke and went to investigate. What they saw was a person standing inside the train car fully engulfed in flames,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. They eventually put the fire out, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Tisch said, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after teenagers recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta was deported in 2018 but later reentered the U.S. illegally. The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system, amplified by graphic video of the attack that ricocheted across social media. Overall, crime is down in the transit system compared to last year. Major felonies declined 6% between January and November compared to the same time period last year, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five during the same period last year. There have also been several high-profile incidents, including one in September where police inadvertently shot two bystanders and a fellow officer when they opened fire on a man holding a knife in front of a train. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider. The case became a flashpoint in debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is difficult, given the vast network of trains moving between 472 stations. Each stop contains multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms. This story has been corrected to show that the name of Zapeta's lawyer is Andrew Friedman, not Ed Friedman.Mukul Agrawal Portfolio Stock: ICICI Securities Sees 74% Potential Upside; BUY PTC?

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streakNEW DELHI: BJP and its NDA allies are gearing up to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday, marking the occasion with a display of political unity and strength. The occasion, celebrated by the party as ' Good Governance Day ' every year, will see top NDA netas gather to honour Vajpayee's legacy . The celebrations are set to unfold at various levels, with the primary one being in New Delhi where a grand event is planned at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial. PM Narendra Modi , along with other key figures like defence minister Rajnath Singh, home minister Amit Shah, party chief J P Nadda and netas from coalition partners are expected to participate. The gathering is not just a tribute to Vajpayee but also an opportunity to underscore the cohesion and political might of NDA govt. Vajpayee, who served as the PM thrice, is celebrated for his role in bringing BJP to the national prominence. His centenary celebration is a moment for BJP and NDA to reflect on Vajpayee's contributions while also projecting an image of continuity in governance and policy from his era to the present. The day's events will include speeches, cultural events and a review of Vajpayee's contributions to Indian politics and society. BJP netas have been vocal about organising events not just in the capital but across the country, aiming to use this occasion to connect with the masses, showcasing how Vajpayee's vision of good governance continues to influence the party's agenda. Moreover, the mega event serves as a strategic platform for BJP to strengthen its narrative of good governance, a theme that has been central to its political messaging. By associating these celebrations with NDA's current leadership, the party aims to reassure its voter base of its commitment to the principles Vajpayee stood for while also galvanising support for its future political campaigns. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .

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