Pennsylvania fugitive: Timeline of inmate’s escape as manhunt continues
Authorities Continue Manhunt for Escaped Inmate Danelo Cavalcante
Authorities are still tirelessly tracking escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante across Pennsylvania, with hundreds of law enforcement officials contributing to the ongoing manhunt that has now entered its 12th day.
Cavalcante, 34, made his daring escape from Chester County Prison on August 31 by pushing himself onto the prison roof. He was serving a life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend, Deborah Brandao, 33, in front of her two young children in 2021.
A Timeline of Cavalcante’s Escape and Evasion
- August 31: Cavalcante escaped around 9 a.m., remaining undetected for over an hour. He scaled a wall and climbed over razor wire, similar to a previous escapee, but unlike the other inmate, Cavalcante managed to evade capture.
- September 1: The U.S. Marshals Service joined the search, and authorities emphasized that Cavalcante is extremely dangerous, urging anyone who spots him to avoid approaching and immediately call 911.
- Labor Day Weekend: Surveillance cameras captured Cavalcante about a mile and a half from the prison, wearing distinctive clothing and carrying a backpack. A perimeter was set up around the area, and sightings of Cavalcante were reported in nearby neighborhoods.
- September 5: Authorities widened their search area and broadcasted a message from Cavalcante’s mother in Portuguese, appealing for him to surrender peacefully. Brandao’s family has been under constant protection since the manhunt began.
- September 6: Security footage of Cavalcante’s escape was released, revealing that it occurred while he was in the exercise yard. The prison guard on duty during the escape was fired for violating prison policy.
- September 9: Cavalcante changed his appearance and stole a Ford Transit van. He was captured on a doorbell security system, sporting a clean-shaven face and wearing different clothing.
Despite the extensive efforts of nearly 400 officers, including tactical teams, tracking dogs, and aerial support, Cavalcante remains at large. A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to his capture.
Stay updated on this ongoing manhunt as authorities work tirelessly to bring Cavalcante to justice.
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