A sleeping subway passenger in New York City was burned to death on a Brooklyn F train. The victim, identified as Debrina Kawam, was known for her 'million dollar smile' and aspired to be a flight attendant. The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal immigrant, has been charged with murder and arson.
Sleeping woman burned to death on New York City subway train pictured in her High School yearbook photo: ‘Million dollar smile’
Debrina Kawam, known to her classmates as “Debbie” or “Deb,” graduated from Passaic Valley Regional HS in Little Falls, New Jersey, in 1985, The New York Times reported. Kawam, who was originally from Toms River, said her memories at the public school were participating in freshman and sophomore cheerleading and that her secret ambition was “to party forever.”Kawam was one of three students who earned the superlative of “million dollar smile” and “most punk,” according to the outlet.Zapeta-Calil, 33, who was deported in 2018 but sneaked back into the US, was indicted on first- and second-degree murder and one count of arson on Dec. 27.
“It is the most serious statute in New York state law, and my office is very confident about the evidence in this case and our ability to hold Zapeta accountable for his dastardly deeds,” Gonzalez said.
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