A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.

I’ve been trying to find out more about this because the story doesn’t make any sense:

“he approached the sleeping woman, and then lit her on fire with what was believed to be a lighter. She added the victim’s clothes became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds.”

Clothing shouldn’t just be flammable like that without some kind of accelerant.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Statutes/Flammable-Fabrics-Act

        • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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          3 days ago

          For how many cool and interesting things there are to do at all hours, so many fascinating people to meet, an endless array of delicious foods and beautiful places… A slight nose wrinkle is all it takes to dissuade you?

          Lmfao.

            • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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              3 days ago

              Uhh, raised there, watched the towers fall, etc.

              “My bOsS aSkEd mE…” What a horribly boring conversation. Would you consider yourself an interesting person?

              • NastyNative@mander.xyzEnglish
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                3 days ago

                Sure… NyC Is Th3 b3St… what a stupid comment! No one that lives in NYC likes so I know you full of BS… go away!

                • Tiefling IRL@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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                  3 days ago

                  I live in NYC. I love it. You’re not even from there and actively despise it, so you DEFINITELY don’t get to speak for the locals.

                • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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                  3 days ago

                  Oh poor guy. Big cities have problems, all of 'em.

                  I’m sorry you had a bad time. You’re still welcome to come visit if you like, and if not, that’s ok too.

                  So long.

          • NastyNative@mander.xyzEnglish
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            3 days ago

            I smoke weed but that combo is horrible! Also had a car accident in NYC and the cops dont make a report and the report you make the ins co dont care and deny claim. Fuck NYC