Family of New York City metro burning target claim Democrats require to make up deported migrant returning right into United States

The household of a female that police stated was lit ablaze and shed to fatality, stated they desire Democrats to respond to regarding exactly how the prohibited migrant suspect returned right into the nation to dedicate the terrible criminal offense.

Debrina Kawam, 57, was resting by herself, thought to be asleep, on a quit F train in Brooklyn in December when Sebastian Zapeta purportedly stalked her and sparked her clothing with a lighter.

Zapeta, a formerly deported immigrant from Guatemala, after that went out of the automobile to a close-by waiting bench, took a seat and seen as aid got here, according to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch informed press reporters at an information rundown. Kawam was so terribly shed it took greater than a week to recognize her remains.

Sebastian Zapeta shows up in Brooklyn Supreme Court in Brooklyn on March 12, 2025. Zapeta, 33, is billed with the murder of a female whom he is affirmed to have actually lit on a New York City metro in December in 2014. (Jesse Ward for Fox News Digital)

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On Wednesday, civil liberties leaderRev Kevin McCall talked beyond Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he checked out a declaration from the household that explained Kawam as a “beautiful, bright soul who brought light to everyone around her.” McCall talked after Zapeta showed up in a short court look.

The household’s declaration tore right into Democrats, whose lax migration plans under the Biden management brought about countless unvetted illegal aliens put throughout the boundary.

“We as a family wanted to know how this monster, this individual responsible for taking her from us, was ever allowed back into this country,” McCall stated per the declaration. “How was he permitted to walk free and committed such a heinous act?” It’s a concern that evaluates on our hearts greatly, and our minds, and I think that concern requires to be responded to by the Democrats.”

Zapeta entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, according to authorities. He was deported and returned to the country at an unknown time.

The family said Zapeta should be held accountable to the full extent of the law, and we will not rest until justice is served. 

“He requires to be jailed for the remainder of his life for taking our enjoyed one. Furthermore, we desire him to be deported instantly so he can never ever tip foot in this nation once more to affect injury and discomfort on anybody else.”

Civil rights leader Rev. Kevin McCall held a press conference outside Brooklyn Supreme Court following the court appearance of Sebastian Zapeta, 33, the suspect who is charged with the brutal murder of Debrina Kawam in Coney Island. (Jesse Ward for Fox News Digital)

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The family also thanked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for calling on New York officials to deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New York City and across the country.

McCall himself blasted New York City Mayor Eric Adams for “playing games on what to do regarding ICE.” He added that the family have opted not to appear in court, noting they are very private. 

Meanwhile, Zapeta walked into court with his hands cuffed behind his back, wearing an orange jumpsuit and a brown jacket. His hair looked freshly cut.

Sebastian Zapeta’s attorney, Andrew Friedman said that Zapeta was appearing in court for a quick conference on discovery where prosecutors requested a buccal swab from Zapeta.

He is due back in court on May 7. 

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Zapeta has already pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in the Dec. 22 incident.

According to court documents, Zapeta told detectives he was in a drunken blackout during the attack on Kawam, who police said was homeless at the time.

“I am very sorry. I didn’t mean to. But I really don’t know, I don’t know what happened, but I’m very sorry for that woman,” he allegedly told detectives, according to a transcript from his interrogation translated from Spanish to English.

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Sebastian Zapeta allegedly walked up to Kawam and ignited her clothes with a lighter. (NYPD)