Debrina Kawam, 57, was killed in a NYC subway fire. Suspect Sebastian Zapeta Calil faces murder charges. Learn about the tragic incident and investigation.

The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.

In December 2024, a woman was brutally set on fire in a New York City subway. She has now been identified as 57-year-old Toms River, New Jersey, resident Debrina Kawam. As the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams spoke to the press, they explained more details about the terrifying crime.

Debrina Kawam had an address in Toms River, N.J., and had spent time in New York City's homeless shelter system.

Debrina Kawam has been identified as the victim of a horrifying attack that unfolded in a New York City subway when she was burned alive.

The Toms River woman was set ablaze by a man while while she was sleeping aboard a train at the Coney Island station, police said.

A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train and then watching her die is awaiting arraignment.

New York Police announced Tuesday they've identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 61-year-old from New Jersey.