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Update: Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman from Toms River, New Jersey, was identified as the victim of a fatal subway burning incident in New York City. On December 22, 2024, she was set on fire while sleeping on a subway train in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, resulting in her death. The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta Calil, was arrested and indicted on charges of first- and second-degree murder.Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged that Kawam had a “brief stint” in the city’s homeless shelter system, though the exact timeframe was not disclosed. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of homeless individuals and the need for adequate housing and care facilities.