New York, Dec 31 (AP) New York Police announced Tuesday they've identified the woman who died on December 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 61-year-old from New Jersey.

The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a Toms River, New Jersey address, according to NYPD.

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Authorities previously said they were using forensics and video surveillance to identify the victim, who burned to death on a subway car in Brooklyn. The man accused of lighting her on fire, Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after police disseminated images of a suspect in the woman's death.

He's since been indicted on murder and arson charges. (AP)

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