Chester County Prison

Escaped killer captured

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CHESTER COUNTY, PA – After a two-week manhunt, Danelo Cavalcante, a fugitive who had escaped from Chester County Prison, was apprehended in northern Chester County early Wednesday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The capture was executed without a single shot being fired, a testament to the tactical prowess of the law enforcement teams involved. The capture was a result of a coordinated effort between State Police and U.S. Border agents who utilized thermal technology …

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Manhunt underway for escaped murderer

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A $10,000 reward is now being offered by Pennsylvania law enforcement and the U.S. Marshals Service for information leading to the capture of a recently escaped inmate. The fugitive, Danelo Cavalcante, 34, is considered highly dangerous and was recently convicted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in 2021. Cavalcante, who is also wanted for a homicide in his home country of Brazil, escaped from Chester County Prison on Thursday morning. His current location remains unknown. …

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