A 45-year-old man was found dead after allegedly being decapitated by his girlfriend’s son in his Staten Island home in New York on Monday (Oct 6), the police said. The 19-year-old has been taken into custody after the victim’s body was discovered in the bathtub with multiple stab wounds to his head and neck.The police responded to a call for a person stabbed at 380 Cary Ave in the West Brighton section just before 4:30 pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.The New York Post reported, citing a close friend, that the murdered man was a DSNY worker and was forced to go on disability after severe vision loss. The teen, who had a long history of mental health issues, reportedly told his younger sister that he “did something bad” after she came home from school, the report added, citing sources.The man’s decapitated body was discovered by the sister after she walked through multiple blood trails. The victim still had a knife stuck in his neck when the police arrived at the scene. The NY Post reported that the family had a history of domestic incident reports.The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.Longtime close friends of the victim, Louis Ortiz, 47, and Donna Ortiz, 46, who rushed to the spot after seeing the news on TV.Louis told The Post, “It’s a crime scene. It’s crazy. I can’t even believe I was looking at my friend’s house on the TV screen. And I had to get up and run over here because I didn’t want to believe that it was true until I saw it with my eyes.”“This didn’t deserve to happen to him. He was just about to retire and live his life as best as he could,” Donna said.

The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.

A 45-year-old man was found dead after allegedly being decapitated by his girlfriend’s son in his Staten Island home in New York on Monday (Oct 6), the police said. The 19-year-old has been taken into custody after the victim’s body was discovered in the bathtub with multiple stab wounds to his head and neck. The police responded to a call for a person stabbed at 380 Cary Ave in the West Brighton section just before 4:30 pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York Post reported, citing a close friend, that the murdered man was a DSNY worker and was forced to go on disability after severe vision loss. The teen, who had a long history of mental health issues, reportedly told his younger sister that he “did something bad” after she came home from school, the report added, citing sources. The man’s decapitated body was discovered by the sister after she walked through multiple blood trails. The victim still had a knife stuck in his neck when the police arrived at the scene. The NY Post reported that the family had a history of domestic incident reports. The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident. Longtime close friends of the victim, Louis Ortiz, 47, and Donna Ortiz, 46, who rushed to the spot after seeing the news on TV. Louis told The Post, “It’s a crime scene. It’s crazy. I can’t even believe I was looking at my friend’s house on the TV screen. And I had to get up and run over here because I didn’t want to believe that it was true until I saw it with my eyes.” “This didn’t deserve to happen to him. He was just about to retire and live his life as best as he could,” Donna said.

The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.

Man found decapitated in his New York home; police detain teen stepson

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police.

<h2>'Gruesome and senseless' crime</h2>

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless."&nbsp;

In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice".

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He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences."

<h2>Who is Sebastian Zapeta?</h2>

According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later.

Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch.

The lighter was later found in his pocket.

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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.

Police have yet to identify the victim by name.&nbsp;

The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.

(With inputs from agencies)

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend.

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police. 'Gruesome and senseless' crime Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice". Also read | Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences." Who is Sebastian Zapeta? According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later. Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody. What happened? At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police have yet to identify the victim by name. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. (With inputs from agencies)

New York subway horror: Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta charged for setting sleeping woman on fire 

New York, United States
New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police.
<h2>'Gruesome and senseless' crime</h2>
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." 
In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/subway-horror-in-new-york-sleeping-woman-set-on-fire-by-stranger-police-nab-suspect-786079">Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect</a>
He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences."
<h2>Who is Sebastian Zapeta?</h2>
According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later.
Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch.
The lighter was later found in his pocket.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-musk-not-gonna-be-president-vows-to-make-male-and-female-the-only-two-legal-genders-in-us-786064">Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US</a>
The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.
Police have yet to identify the victim by name. 
The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.
(With inputs from agencies)

According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later



New York, United States New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police. 'Gruesome and senseless' crime Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice". Also read | Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences." Who is Sebastian Zapeta? According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later. Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody. What happened? At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police have yet to identify the victim by name. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. (With inputs from agencies)

New York, United States
In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket.
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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.
Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide.
The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.
<h2>How was the suspect caught?</h2>
The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. 
"Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch.
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Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
(With inputs from agencies)

At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car before intentionally setting the victim, who was "motionless," on fire, before fleeing the scene. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch



New York, United States In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. What happened? At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. How was the suspect caught? The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. "Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch. Also read | Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-musk-not-gonna-be-president-vows-to-make-male-and-female-the-only-two-legal-genders-in-us-786064">Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US</a>

The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.

Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide.

The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.

<h2>How was the suspect caught?</h2>

The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder.&nbsp;

"Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-12-aid-trucks-reached-starving-civilians-in-northern-gaza-since-october-reveals-oxfam-786062">Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam</a>

Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.

(With inputs from agencies)

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. What happened? At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. How was the suspect caught? The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. "Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch. Also read | Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

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Man found decapitated in his New York home; police detain teen stepson

New York subway horror: Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta charged for setting sleeping woman on fire

New York subway horror: Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta charged for setting sleeping woman on fire

Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect

Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect