I understand. I think that there are more people who are on the margins, not necessarily homeless but not doing well or fully connected to society either. I think NYCHA should look into who does not pay rent in the next week.
The homeless shelters should be checked too. I wonder if they keep track of the residents.
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Sleep well, Debrina. I'm sorry that such a cruel act ended your time with us here on earth.“Debrina Kawam, 61, who sources said was originally from New Jersey — was sleeping on an F train at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station in Brooklyn around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 22 when she was set on fire. Illegal Guatemalan immigrant Sebastian Zapeta-Calil is facing first-degree murder charges in the sick attack.”
Cops identify NJ woman as mystery straphanger torched to death in horrific NYC subway attack
The victim in the horrific Dec. 22 caught-on-video arson attack had been so badly scorched that authorities initially struggled to identify her.
So they were able to identify her through fingerprints.
Well, if she was an alcoholic, that kind of addiction doesn't discriminate, and there are probably just as many working class folks who dropped out at sixteen as people with BAs at AA meetings.
Per the census there was only 1 family with the last name Kawam living in the US as of the 1950 census. That family lives in New Jersey. Unless there are two Debbies in one family, I am logically assuming Debbie Kawam, ~18 in 1985 and ~55 today, is Debrina Kawam.
Fair assumption, if the name is that uncommon and the family is from that close. It kind of could only be her, barring a recent immigration.
No, I know how to research genealogy. Thank you. What happened is; I was on page 14 and went to type a message when a picture popped up … which is why I asked. For some reason, it had skipped page 15 and the rapid messages which led up to the picture on page 16.
The problem isn't you, you just hadn't refreshed, and we all have nothing else better to do on New Year's so we're posting.
It happens. We've all been that person replying to something after the fact. The joys of social media!IF this is the terribly unfortunate & innocent soul who lost her life due to this evil doer, I am so sad, but also smiling, reading her high school year book message. She sounds so fun, happy, full of life with lots of friends. IF this is her, i am glad she knew joy in her life and surely she shared joy and love with those around her. Tragic case. May justice be swift and appropriate. MOO
And just before the year’s end. Such an unforgivable act by the suspect. But I prefer to concentrate on the dear victim at this point.
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She had mobility issues and used a walker. She likely couldn't physically drop and roll.Cops identify NJ woman as mystery straphanger torched to death in horrific NYC subway attack
The victim in the horrific Dec. 22 caught-on-video arson attack had been so badly scorched that authorities initially struggled to identify her.
From the stills at this link, it looked like the victim stood there or walked forward a few steps.
Surprised she didn't do the whole 'drop & roll' motions to try to extinguish the flames.
Maybe in shock and too much pain to do anything ?
What a horrifying and gruesome death.
Hope they throw the book at the perp.
Imo.
Woman fatally set on fire in NYC subway identified by police as 57-year-old from New Jersey
The victim's name is Debrina Kawam and she is from Toms River, New Jersey, according to the New York Police Department.
Rest in gentle peace, Debrina !!
I am so sorry you met this fate.
