In a startling turn of events, a convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, has managed to escape from Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania, and is currently on the loose, sending shockwaves through the community. This incident has prompted an extensive manhunt as authorities race against time to ensure the safety of the public.
On August 31, 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante executed a daring escape from the confines of Chester County Prison, leaving authorities baffled by his audacious act. Surveillance footage revealed that Cavalcante, standing at just 5-foot-2, ingeniously maneuvered himself between two prison walls, eventually reaching the roof. From there, he made his way across the rooftop and over a fence topped with razor wire, reported the NBC
Despite his audacious escape, the pursuit of Cavalcante has been relentless. Law enforcement agencies, including Pennsylvania State Police, have been scouring the densely wooded areas surrounding Philadelphia in their quest to apprehend him. It further reported that sightings of the fugitive have been reported, heightening the urgency of the situation, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Cavalcante's escape has sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving the loved ones of his victim in a state of perpetual fear. The family of his former girlfriend, whom he was convicted of fatally stabbing, now lives under 24-hour police protection, barricaded within their home. Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan expressed her deep concern for their safety, assuring the public that law enforcement is committed to their protection.
Speaking to NBC Sarah Brandão, the sister of the victim, expressed her constant fear. "I’m [scared], me and my family, all the time." Despite the apprehension, she finds some solace in the reports of sightings, as they indicate that police may be closing in on the fugitive.
In the relentless pursuit of justice, authorities have expanded the search area for Cavalcante to encompass between eight and 10 square miles. This expansion comes after multiple confirmed sightings of the fugitive in the vicinity of Longwood Gardens. The search, initially confined to a two-mile radius, now covers a much larger terrain.
The gravity of the situation has prompted a reward of $20,000 for information that leads to Cavalcante's capture, underscoring the urgency of bringing this dangerous fugitive back into custody.