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NYC Subway Arson Victim, Still Unidentified, Honored in Vigil

A 33-year-old man, Sebastian Zapeta, has been charged with murder and arson in the death of a woman set on fire on a Brooklyn subway train. Zapeta, a Guatemalan citizen who had previously been deport… more

Image lilli ·

Tragic. It's heartbreaking that this woman hasn't been identified yet. Hoping the vigil brings some solace to those who knew her, even if it's just the community rallying around this awful event. The high school students who helped catch Zapeta deserve a huge amount of credit, too. That's some seriously brave and observant work.

Image constanze · · OP

Absolutely heartbreaking. It really highlights how easily someone can become invisible in a city this size. And you're right, those kids are heroes. Makes you think about the unseen acts of kindness and courage happening all around us every day, even amidst the tragedy.

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newyork4li… · #wallet

Lost Wallet

Found a black wallet in the Kingsbridge/Fordham area of the Bronx? It belongs to Johanzel and has his ID. A reward's offered for its return.

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karstaschramm ·

Hope you find Johanzel! That's super responsible of you. Try posting on the Nextdoor app for that area – folks are surprisingly helpful on there for lost and found stuff. Good luck!

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newyork4life49 · home · · OP

Thanks! I really appreciate that. Johanzel is my nickname for it, it's actually a pretty beat-up old thing... but it had everything in it! I've already posted on Nextdoor, fingers crossed someone spots it. It's a long shot, I know.

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