Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped assassin has stolen a van and adjusted his look, Pennsylvania police say

Sep 11, 2023 at 12:33 AM
Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped assassin has stolen a van and adjusted his look, Pennsylvania police say

A convicted assassin who escaped from jail final month has been noticed and has modified his look, police within the US have mentioned.

Danelo Cavalcante, who was jailed in Pennsylvania for killing his former girlfriend in 2021, broke out of Chester County Prison on 31 August.

He escaped by “crab-walking” up the partitions within the out of doors train space earlier than climbing onto the roof, CCTV confirmed.

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Killer ‘crab-walks’ out of jail

A jail guard on responsibility when Cavalcante escaped was dismissed for having a cell phone within the tower, police mentioned on Friday.

Cavalcante, 34, stabbed Deborah Brandao 38 occasions in entrance of her two younger kids, wounding virtually all her important organs.

He was convicted of first-degree homicide and sentenced to life in jail with out the potential for parole final month.

Prosecutors known as it a “heinous” assault prone to depart her 4 and seven-year-old kids with “horrific” lifelong trauma.

He was final seen on Saturday “in the northern Chester County area near Phoenixville,” George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police mentioned.

A reward of as much as $20,000 (£16,000) has been provided for data.

Danelo Cavalcante before his escape. Pic: Chester County District Attorney
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Danelo Cavalcante earlier than his escape. Pic: Chester County District Attorney

This image provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows Danelo Cavalcante. The escaped murderer on the run for more than a week in southeast Pennsylvania has been spotted with what police called ...a changed appearance.... Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 that Danelo Souza Cavalcante was seen overnight near Phoenixville in northern Chester County. (Pennsylvania State Police via AP)
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Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for greater than every week. Pic: Pennsylvania State Police

Mr Bivens mentioned the escapee went to the houses of two folks he used to work with, however neither had been in.

He was seen on a doorbell digital camera and the home-owner raised the alarm, in line with the police.

Pictures launched present he has modified his look since he was noticed twice the day earlier than.

Calvalcante used to have a beard. Pic: US Marshals Service Philadelphia
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Calvalcante used to have a beard. Pic: US Marshals Service Philadelphia

He has shaved off his beard and is “clean shaven and last seen wearing a yellow or green hooded sweatshirt, black baseball style hat, green prison trousers, and white shoes,” police mentioned.

Cavalcante was additionally driving a white 2020 Ford Transit van with a refrigeration unit on the highest and a broken left bumper.

The van was discovered deserted in a subject behind a barn on Sunday morning, in line with Pennsylvania State Police, and a search has been launched for him within the space.

Police believe Cavalcante is using a stolen van. Pic: US Marshals Service Philadelphia
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Police say Cavalcante was seen in a wite van. Pic: US Marshals Service Philadelphia

Police have been warning residents within the space to remain alert and safe their property as they consider Cavalcante might steal one other car.