Across Pennsylvania|News|
Danelo Cavalcante Pleads Guilty In PA Prison Escape
Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who led police on a two-week manhunt after escaping a Chester County prison, was also sentenced Friday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Danelo Cavalcante Search
Patch's coverage of the search for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante in Eastern Pennsylvania.
West Chester, PA|News|
Murderer Cavalcante's Chesco Escape Hearing Friday Is Delayed
Convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante, 34, is serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison after being on the run two two weeks.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|News|
Chesco Prison Officer Is Warned Of Cavalcante's Escape Plan: Reports
Convicted murderer Cavalcante faces a preliminary hearing in November on the escape charges after he was on the run for two weeks
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Chesco Prison Officer Is Warned Of Cavalcante's Escape Plan: Reports
Convicted murderer Cavalcante faces a preliminary hearing in November on the escape charges after he was on the run for two weeks.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Danilo Cavalcante's PA Court Appearance Delayed By Months
Lawyers for the escaped fugitive and convicted murderer have requested the delay.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Cavalcante's Escape: Third Town Hall Monday, Oct. 2
The town hall will be held in northern Chester County, near the area where the convicted murderer was captured on Sept. 13.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Paperwork Mix-up Allows Cavalcante To Flee Out of Brazil: Reports
Cavalcante was not on a Brazilian national system alerting officials that he was wanted for murder there, ABC6 Action News reports.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Prison Security Being Improved, Chesco Residents Assured Monday
Acting Warden Howard Holland provided Chesco residents with examples of security upgrades made following the escape of a convicted murderer.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Lansdale Area First Responders Key To Capture Of Danelo Cavalcante
While Border Patrol, U.S. Marshals, and law enforcement from around the nation were called upon, local officers played a huge role.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Danelo Cavalcante Under Constant Watch In SCI Phoenix
After escaping from Chester County, the convicted murderer is now housed in the state's most advanced and expensive prison.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Inside The Manhunt For Danelo Cavalcante
The fugitive also reportedly told police that they "almost stepped on him" three different times during the manhunt.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Danelo Cavalcante Capture: Drones, Dogs, Dangerous Weather
Inside the moments leading up to the capture:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante Captured, State Police Confirm
One of the most notorious manhunts in recent history has ended.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Danelo Cavalcante Eludes Manhunt Overnight In Dense Forest
Rolling hills, dense forest, and several creeks make searching the area time consuming and challenging, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
The Manhunt For Danelo Cavalcante: See Full Timeline
From his escape to eluding several police perimeters, Danelo Cavalcante has sparked one of the most infamous manhunts in regional history.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Police ‘Closing In’ On Escaped Murderer As New Perimeter Set
Residents are urged to remain on alert, to secure valuables, and to lock all doors and windows.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
Fugitive Murderer Armed With Rifle, Some Eastern PA Schools Close
A homeowner reportedly fired shots at Danelo Cavalcante after he broke into a home and stole a rifle, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Fugitive Murderer Forces New Strategy As He Eludes Cops In Eastern PA
State police said they have an advantage and remain confident they will capture Danelo Cavalcante.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Killer's Timeline: Murder, Conviction, Escape From Eastern PA Prison
Danelo Cavalcante has evaded police officers hunting him down since his Aug. 31 escape at Pocopson Prison, Chester County.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Escaped Murderer Cavalcante Still On The Run
The convicted killer has been on the run for more than a week after his Aug. 31 escape from an eastern PA prison.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Fugitive Murderer Tried Contacting Others For Help: Police
Danelo Cavalcante tried to contact at least 2 people he knew for assistance, according to State Police.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Escaped Killer On The Run In A White Van In Chesco With a New Look
Danelo Cavalcante has been cleaned up and is reportedly roaming around Phoenixville.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Slain Woman's Sister Says PA Fugitive Murderer Was Threatening: CNN
Sarah Brandão said Danelo Cavalcante started out as a kind neighbor, then turned into a threatening boyfriend.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Fugitive Murderer Seen In Longwood Gardens Prompts Evacuation: Report
The search for the convicted murderer who escaped prison last week has prompted the closure of the gardens until further notice.
Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Escaped Murderer Spotted Again In Eastern PA Thursday, Police Say
A neighbor saw him around noon near Longwood Gardens, police said.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Murderer Escaped Eastern PA Prison By Scaling The Wall (Video)
The officer on duty in the tower at the time of the escape has been placed on leave. The killer remains free.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Manhunt For Murderer Continues; 2 Eastern PA School Districts Closed
Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated districts are closed today because the districts are in the perimeter of the police search.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|News|
Murderer Escaped Eastern PA Prison Via The Roof, Report Says
Fugitive Danelo Cavalcante is still on the run, and Delaware police are now on the lookout for him.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
‘Surrender Peacefully’ Escaped Murderer’s Mother Pleads To PA Fugitive
Danelo Cavalcante's mother made a tape in Spanish asking for her son's 'peaceful surrender,' state police said.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Manhunt For Escaped ‘Dangerous’ Murderer In ‘High Gear’ In Eastern PA
Law enforcement believe the man convicted of killing his ex, is still in the area.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Escaped Chesco Murderer Has $10K Bounty On Head: DA UPDATE
Anyone with information on the whereabouts Danelo Souza Cavalcante is asked to call 911 or U.S. Marshals Service at 1-877-WANTED2.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Royersford Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing An Ex-Girlfriend
Danelo Cavalcante was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Deborah Brandao in Schuylkill Township.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
