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The event, captured on video by a fellow passenger, showcased a seemingly ordinary setting turning horrific. The woman, who has not been named, was reportedly approached by 33-year-old Sebastian Zepeda, who ignited her clothing with a lighter. As flames consumed her, Zepeda calmly sat on a bench in the subway station, bearing witness to the unfathomable event. When law enforcement arrived, they found him still at the scene, leading to an arrest shortly thereafter. The New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner condemned the act as one of the most depraved crimes one could imagine, highlighting the deep anger and sorrow of a community grappling with violence.