Video shows inmate’s escape as Pennsylvania manhunt continues
11 September 2023
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania State Police say they believe escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante is still in Pennsylvania as the search hits its 12th day.
Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison after being sentenced to life for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in 2021, traveled at least 20 miles northeast to East Pikeland Township and Phoenixville.
State Police say over the weekend Cavalcante stole and later abandoned a dairy van that was found outside of the original search radius.
The 34-year-old was captured on security cameras now appearing clean-shaven and wearing a sweatshirt. State Police say he attempted to contact previous work associates.
In Brazil, prosecutors in Tocantins state say Cavalcante is accused of “double qualified homicide” in the 2017 slaying of Válter Júnior Moreira dos Reis in Figueirópolis, which they allege was over a debt the victim owed him in connection with the repair of a vehicle.
The reward for information leading to his capture was raised to $25,000 and anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911. Police say you can also call the tipline at 717-562-2987.