Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne expressed shock and disturbance over the death of an inmate at the state-operated Marcy Correctional Facility.

Statements from local officials reflect widespread condemnation. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck expressed his disgust, calling the actions of the officers “inexcusable and unjustifiable.” He emphasized that the incident must not overshadow the daily contributions of correctional staff who uphold their duties with integrity.

The man accused of lighting a woman on fire on a New York City subway and fanning the flames as she burned to death has a second court hearing scheduled for Friday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is charged with murder and arson and has been jailed at Rikers Island. As of Friday morning, authorities had not publicly identified the victim.