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False Identity of NYC Subway Arson Victim Fuels Misinformation Crisis

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False Identity of NYC Subway Arson Victim Fuels Misinformation Crisis

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  • New York police identified the victim of a subway arson, **Debrina Kawam**, after a delay of over a week.
  • During this period, false claims circulated online naming her as **"Amelia Carter,"** spreading misinformation rapidly.
  • Experts noted that the false narrative highlighted **anti-immigration** sentiments and fueled public interest amid a lack of information.
  • Updated details revealed that Kawam was from New Jersey and had recently utilized a **homeless shelter** before her death.
  • The suspect, **Sebastian Zapeta**, has been charged with murder and **arson**, with his plea yet to be entered.

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