BREAKING: Danelo Cavalcante CAUGHT, See The Capture
FINALLY he has been caught, Danelo Cavalcante CAUGHT by state police after two weeks on the run after his escape. Big shoutout to our law enforcement officers for keeping us…
KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Lt. Col. George Bivens (C) of the Pennsylvania State Police departs after briefing the media on developments in the manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company on September 10, 2023 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31 and remains at large as the 11 day manhunt continues. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
FINALLY he has been caught, Danelo Cavalcante CAUGHT by state police after two weeks on the run after his escape.
Big shoutout to our law enforcement officers for keeping us safe.
Escaped Prisoner In Pennsylvania
You’ve been following the story. Day 14 in the search for Danelo Cavalcante. The convicted killer escaped from the Chester County Jail on August 31st. For the first week or so he was hiding out in and around Longwood Gardens, but has since made his way to northern Chester County where police believe they have his perimeter surrounded.
What is startling is the fact that Cavalcante was armed. Pennsylvania authorities say Cavalcante walked into a garage and grabbed a .22-caliber rifle with a scope and a flashlight. The owner of the home was in the garage at the time and fired several shots at Cavalcante with a pistol as the escapee took off. There is no evidence suggesting he was hit, and he hasn’t been seen since. Tracks were found that matched the prison shoes he was wearing when he escaped, but a short time later the prison shoes were recovered, and another resident said a pair of work boots were stolen from her porch.
KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: A photograph of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante taken on the night of September 9 from a door camera is displayed during a press conference with Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police on developments in the manhunt at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company on September 10, 2023 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31 and remains at large as the 11 day manhunt continues. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
This guy always seems to be a step ahead.
The Pennsylvania State Police believe Cavalcante is inside a perimeter in the South Coventry Township. During his press conference, Lt. Col. George Bivens saying that “upwards of 500” law enforcement officers are involved in setting the perimeter and searching for the murderer. Police issued a shelter-in-place order for residents of East Nantmeal while they searched the area, and reverse 911 messages were sent to residents to warn them to lock down their homes.
See the capture videos after these search photos!
The search for the Pennsylvania escaped prisoner, Danelo Souza Cavalcante received national attention. He escaped from the Chester County Prison on Thursday, August 31, 2023. This was after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of his former girlfriend. Cavalcante was going to be moved to another state prison but escaped before he was transferred.
Cavalcante is 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, and has brown eyes and long dark curly hair. He was wearing a prison-issued uniform when he escaped: a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and green pants. He was also wearing a backpack.
Officials warned residents that he is extremely dangerous. A reward of $25,000 was also offered for information leading to his arrest.
Danelo Cavalcante, 34 years old, was convicted of killing his former girlfriend in Schuylkill Township in 2021. He stabbed her 38 times while her two young children were present. He is also wanted for a 2017 murder in his native Brazil and allegedly killed his former girlfriend to keep her from telling police about his wanted status in Brazil. He landed in Pennsylvania via Puerto Rico after reportedly obtaining a fake ID.
Officials are using tactics to stress the escaped prisoner with the hope he will surrender and turn himself in.
On Monday, September 4th, Pennsylvania State Police took over the investigation. At that time there were 4 sightings of Cavalcante since he escaped.
As of Tuesday, September 12, the day 13 of the manhunt, Cavalcante has slipped the permitter at Longwood Gardens, stolen a van, moved north, and stolen a rifle.
Even Dog The Bounty Hunter is said to be following the manhunt and was thinking of joining the efforts to locate Cavalcante.
Before that could happen, on the morning of, Wednesday, September 13th, day 14 of the manhunt, Cavalcante was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police.
They Are Searching Everything
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)State Police stop and search an RV traveling on the perimeter of the search zone in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This was during the 9th day of the manhunt.
Planes, Trains And Automobiles
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Police helicopters have been hovering over Chester County. They hope to spot Cavalcante from the air. They have also been searching train cars in the area.
Call For Backup
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)The FBI has joined the search. They are aiding the Pennsylvania State Police.
Residents Remain Vigilant
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Meet Mitch. He, and many other local residents, have unofficially joined the search keeping watch over their fields in Chester County.
Residents Are On Edge
Understandbly, local residents remain on egde. Police encourage them to remain vigilant and keep their doors locked and garages closed.
Popular Atttraction Closed For Days
(Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)Longwood Gardens was closed for multiple days. Trail cameras on the property captured Cavalcante walking through the botanical gardens.
Hot and Rainy Weather
Police contended with a record breaking heatwave during the search, which made it dificult to locate Cavalcante using heat seeking technology. They also contented with terrencial doiwnpours off and on.
He Is Now Armed
(Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police addresses the media with updates on Cavalcante's whereabouts on Day 13 of the manhunt. POlice say he is now armed and they are searching northern Chester County.
Fugitive Danelo Cavalcante Is Captured
(Photo by Pennsylvania State Police via Getty Images)Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody on September 13, 2023. Wearing an Eagles hoodie, he was captured in a wooded area about 15 miles north of the prison he escaped from.
Video Catching Pennsylvania Prisoner
Here he is when he was first detained. thank you Fox 29 for this great video from their Sky Fox
Here's the video of him being placed into the armored van.
This article was written by Jeff Kurkjian. He is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!
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