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Authorities Release More Details On How They Captured Danelo Cavalcante

Authorities released more details on how they captured Danelo Cavalcante. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at a press conference at the Po-Mar-Lin Fire company in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania after the news broke…

Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police briefs the media on developments in the manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante

KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police briefs the media on developments in the manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante at Po-Mar-Lin…

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Authorities released more details on how they captured Danelo Cavalcante. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at a press conference at the Po-Mar-Lin Fire company in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania after the news broke that they had captured Danelo Cavalcante.

Gov. Shapiro said, “Thanks to the extraordinary work of law enforcement officials here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, local leaders in Chester County, and our federal partners all across this nation, shortly after 8 am, our suspect was captured.” He revealed that no further injuries occurred. That came as a relief after the news about the stolen weapon. Gov. Shapiro  said, “I believe they are the finest law enforcement agency in the United States of America.” -Shapiro

Lt. Col. George Bivens spoke about how tips within the perimeter helped law enforcement to narrow their search on Tuesday night. It began when a burglar alarm went off at a local residence, bringing extra attention to the area near Prizer Road.

The law enforcement refocused a nearby search after the development. They shifted to an area just north of PA-100 and west of Prizer Road just west of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Tactical teams detected a heat source that eventually led them to the conclusion of the manhunt.

The Search Delayed

Weather delayed the search, but law enforcement moved in quietly with an "element of surprise" that helped the capture. Cavalcante suffered a "minor bite wound" from a police dog.

Lt. Col. George Bivens said, "Cavalcante, as I said, was taken into custody. He was transported to our Avondale station for further processing and interviews, and he will ultimately be transferred to a state correctional institute where he will be housed and begin to serve his life sentence."

Both officials thanked the residents of Chester County for their vigilance to help law enforcement during the search. District Attorney Deb Ryan and Police Colonel Christopher Paris also spoke with gratitude for the first responders and citizens and relief for the safety after the capture.

The frantic search for the escaped prisoner has caused hysteria in parts of Chester County for the past two weeks. The situation finally appears resolved after a period of danger.

The Search For The Escaped Pennsylvania Prisoner: 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

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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

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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

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The FBI has joined the search. They are aiding the Pennsylvania State Police.


Residents Remain Vigilant

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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

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Understandbly, local residents remain on egde. Police encourage them to remain vigilant and keep their doors locked and garages closed.


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Longwood Gardens was closed for multiple days. Trail cameras on the property captured Cavalcante walking through the botanical gardens.


Hot and Rainy Weather

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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

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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

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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.