Robinson said his migrant pal smoked about $30 worth of the synthetic drug every day and lost it when he drank.

Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan migrant was arrested for allegedly setting a sleeping subway passenger on fire, resulting in the victim's death.

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in New York. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with first and second degree murder as well as arson on Monday over the attack.

A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen was charged with murder and arson on Monday after allegedly lighting a woman on fire and watching her burn to death on a New York City subway train over the weekend, police and federal officials said.

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court.

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil made a bizarre admission to officers after allegedly setting a woman on fire who died on the spot.