Danelo Cavalcante, a 5-foot-tall murderer, left the police stunned as he escaped prison after receiving a life sentence for homicide.
Cavalcante, 34 years old, had been imprisoned for a crime that had shaken this close-knit community to its core. He had recently faced justice after being convicted of first-degree murder and handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the wild murder of his former lover in 2021.
A sad narrative of crime and vengeance has taken a staggering turn in the calm corners of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Danelo Cavalcante, a name that sent shivers down the spines of those who knew him, escaped from the Chester County Prison on the 31st of August (Thursday morning), leaving a dent in the reputation of the police authorities.
Why Was Cavalcante Convicted?
On Friday morning, the ultimate chaos began when police reported that a man tagged “extremely dangerous” was missing from the Pennsylvania Prison. The man was recently sentenced to life in prison for committing the gruesome murder of his girlfriend.
The murder charges were proven after the police found that Danelo stabbed his former girlfriend, Deborah Brando, in front of her children. Cavalcante previously threatened to murder Brando.
After committing the crime in Royersford, Cavalcante fled the scene. However, a few hours later, police got hold of Cavalcante in Virginia. He was convicted on August 16, 2021.
The murder received a lot of international attention. Despite his arrest, people were taken aback by the gruesomeness of the act. The brutality of killing a woman in front of her children made people wonder what kind of society we are a part of.
How Did Danelo Cavalcante Escape from Prison?
As per reports, Mr. Cavalcante has been held at the Chester County Prison for the last two years. It is still unknown how or what transpired in him that triggered him to plan an escape.
The escape, which unfolded at about 8:50 a.m. Thursday sparked a large manhunt, with local police describing Cavalcante as “an extremely dangerous man.”
Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan issued a warning, advising citizens to be careful while law enforcement agencies work to get their hands on the culprit. Cavalcante was last seen walking down a nearby road in Pocopson Township at 9:40 a.m. He wore a white T-shirt, gray shorts, and white trainers.
Ryan, the Chester County District Attorney, emphasized the gravity of the situation and highlighted Cavalcante’s amazing ability to elude police officials. He openly requested everyone-
“If you see him, do not approach him. We are asking you to please contact 911. He is considered extremely dangerous.”
Ryan has revealed that-
“Chester County detectives and the Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a thorough countywide search. Hundreds of people are on the ground and in the air looking for him right now. Detectives from my office are conducting interviews to find out what happened. Authorities are investigating whether Cavalcante had inside help to escape.”
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Source: CNN
