<p>The 34-year-old convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail was recaptured on Wednesday (September 13) putting an end to a two-week-long manhunt that had left residents in the suburbs west of Philadelphia on edge, media reports said. Cavalcante was in&nbsp;jail after his conviction earlier in August for the brutal killing of his former girlfriend.&nbsp;Authorities had offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to his capture. The fugitive managed to break free from Chester County Prison, located approximately 30 miles (50 km) west of Philadelphia, on August 31. He was able to escape the jail by first climbing between two walls in the jailhouse yard and then ultimately reaching the rooftop.</p>

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<p>Cavalcante was awaiting transfer from the county lockup to a state correctional institution to begin serving a life sentence when he planned his escape. The escape of Cavalcante had a profound impact on the local community, with school districts temporarily cancelling classes.</p>

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<p>Security camera footage captured him on a public garden trail. This footage prompted the police to expand their search operations. The officials urged residents to secure their homes by keeping the doors locked.</p>

<p>Despite all these efforts, he initially managed to slip through an initial perimeter.</p>

<h2><strong>Stole a van, rifle&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During his time on the run, Cavalcante stole a van and drove approximately 25 miles (40 km) before abandoning the vehicle. By that point, he had also significantly altered his appearance by shaving off his beard.</p>

<p>He also stole a rifle from a garage as the homeowner fired several shots at him, media reports said.&nbsp;In an attempt to seek assistance, Cavalcante reportedly tried to contact several individuals, including his sister.</p>

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<p>However, his sister did not provide him with aid. Also, she was subsequently detained for an immigration violation.</p>

<p>A jury had previously found Cavalcante guilty in the April 2021 stabbing death of his former girlfriend at her residence in Schuylkill Township, in the presence of her young children. Following the murder, he had fled the scene, but authorities apprehended him in Virginia hours later.</p>

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<p>Additionally, it has come to light that Cavalcante, a Brazilian national, is also a suspect in a 2017 murder in Brazil, reports said quoting the US Marshals Service.</p>

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The 34-year-old convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail was recaptured on Wednesday (September 13) putting an end to a two-week-long manhunt that had left residents in the suburbs west of Philadelphia on edge, media reports said.

The 34-year-old convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail was recaptured on Wednesday (September 13) putting an end to a two-week-long manhunt that had left residents in the suburbs west of Philadelphia on edge, media reports said. Cavalcante was in jail after his conviction earlier in August for the brutal killing of his former girlfriend. Authorities had offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to his capture. The fugitive managed to break free from Chester County Prison, located approximately 30 miles (50 km) west of Philadelphia, on August 31. He was able to escape the jail by first climbing between two walls in the jailhouse yard and then ultimately reaching the rooftop. Prison escape Cavalcante was awaiting transfer from the county lockup to a state correctional institution to begin serving a life sentence when he planned his escape. The escape of Cavalcante had a profound impact on the local community, with school districts temporarily cancelling classes. Also Read | Tragic shooting at Louisiana high school leaves student dead and another in custody Security camera footage captured him on a public garden trail. This footage prompted the police to expand their search operations. The officials urged residents to secure their homes by keeping the doors locked. Despite all these efforts, he initially managed to slip through an initial perimeter. Stole a van, rifle During his time on the run, Cavalcante stole a van and drove approximately 25 miles (40 km) before abandoning the vehicle. By that point, he had also significantly altered his appearance by shaving off his beard. He also stole a rifle from a garage as the homeowner fired several shots at him, media reports said. In an attempt to seek assistance, Cavalcante reportedly tried to contact several individuals, including his sister. Also Read | Ukraine missile attack causes fire at Crimean shipyard, damaging 2 ships, says Russia However, his sister did not provide him with aid. Also, she was subsequently detained for an immigration violation. A jury had previously found Cavalcante guilty in the April 2021 stabbing death of his former girlfriend at her residence in Schuylkill Township, in the presence of her young children. Following the murder, he had fled the scene, but authorities apprehended him in Virginia hours later. Watch | China corruption crackdown: Former China life insurance Chief Wang Bin imprisoned × Additionally, it has come to light that Cavalcante, a Brazilian national, is also a suspect in a 2017 murder in Brazil, reports said quoting the US Marshals Service. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Pennsylvania prison break: Fugitive convicted murderer captured after two-week manhunt

<p>A dangerous murderer escaped a Pennsylvania prison by climbing between the walls, the same way another inmate scaled them earlier this year to get away, officials say. The killer, named Danelo Cavalacante, 34, escaped from the Chester County Prison on August 31.</p>

<p>The police officials released the footage of Cavalacante escaping the prison in broad daylight by crab-walking up between two walls separated by a 5 ft (1.5m) hallway.</p>

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<p>Earlier this year, another inmate also fled the prison using the same hallway. Officials say razor wire was installed after the previous escape, but clearly, it was not effective.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Double escape</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>When on May 19, a prison inmate Igor Bolte escaped the Chester County Prison, the officials said at a news conference that they&nbsp;hired security consultants to review the building and make it more escape-proof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The consultants had “identified an insufficiency”, said Acting Warden Howard Holland, and razor wire was installed to keep other inmates from using the same exit route.</p>

<p>"While we believed our security methods were sufficient, they were proven otherwise. And we will move quickly to enhance our security measures," said Holland.</p>

<h2><strong>Navelo Cavalcante ‘crab walked’ the wall</strong></h2>

<p>Cavalcante was sentenced to life imprisonment last month after being found guilty of brutally stabbing ex-girlfriend Deborah Brando to death in April 2021 in front of her two infants.</p>

<p>Footage shows how he “crab walked up a wall, through razor wire”, Holland said on Wednesday. Cavalcante placed his hands on one wall and his feet on another to push his way upwards.</p>

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<p>After reaching the roof, both inmates could climb down a ladder to a less secure part of the prison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What is even more ironic is that at the time of the escape, just before 9: 00 am&nbsp;local time, there was a corrections officer in the observation tower. But the officer apparently failed to monitor the security feed, unlike in the May case when the inmate was caught only five minutes after escaping once he was spotted on video monitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officer who was assigned to oversee Yard C when Cavalcante got away has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation by the state's attorney general.</p>

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<p>On Monday, authorities began using helicopters and patrol cars to blast an audio message recorded by Cavalcante's mother in Brazil, in which she calls on him to surrender.</p>

<p>A $20,000 (£16,000) reward is being offered for any information on him.</p>

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A dangerous murderer escaped a Pennsylvania prison by climbing between the walls, the same way another inmate scaled them earlier this year to get away, officials say. The killer, named Danelo Cavalacante, 34, escaped from the Chester County Prison on August 31. The police officials released the footage of Cavalacante escaping the prison in broad daylight by crab-walking up between two walls separated by a 5 ft (1.5m) hallway. Also Read | Scientists grow human embryo model without sperm or egg, pave way to unravel mysteries of early development Earlier this year, another inmate also fled the prison using the same hallway. Officials say razor wire was installed after the previous escape, but clearly, it was not effective. CHESTER COUNTY PRISON OFFICIALS RELEASE VIDEO OF DANELO CAVALCANTE'S ESCAPE FROM THE EXERCISE YARD Internal and criminal investigations into the escape of Cavalcante are ongoing, and Prison Officials will provide additional information as able. pic.twitter.com/Thg2YzAOQ0 — Chester County District Attorney's Office (@chescoda) September 6, 2023 × Double escape When on May 19, a prison inmate Igor Bolte escaped the Chester County Prison, the officials said at a news conference that they hired security consultants to review the building and make it more escape-proof. The consultants had “identified an insufficiency”, said Acting Warden Howard Holland, and razor wire was installed to keep other inmates from using the same exit route. "While we believed our security methods were sufficient, they were proven otherwise. And we will move quickly to enhance our security measures," said Holland. Navelo Cavalcante ‘crab walked’ the wall Cavalcante was sentenced to life imprisonment last month after being found guilty of brutally stabbing ex-girlfriend Deborah Brando to death in April 2021 in front of her two infants. Footage shows how he “crab walked up a wall, through razor wire”, Holland said on Wednesday. Cavalcante placed his hands on one wall and his feet on another to push his way upwards. Also Read | Breathtaking images show supermoon lighting up night sky in the most amazing way After reaching the roof, both inmates could climb down a ladder to a less secure part of the prison. What is even more ironic is that at the time of the escape, just before 9: 00 am local time, there was a corrections officer in the observation tower. But the officer apparently failed to monitor the security feed, unlike in the May case when the inmate was caught only five minutes after escaping once he was spotted on video monitors. The officer who was assigned to oversee Yard C when Cavalcante got away has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation by the state's attorney general. Also Read | In pics | Johannesburg residents left stunned and amazed by once-in-a-decade snowfall On Monday, authorities began using helicopters and patrol cars to blast an audio message recorded by Cavalcante's mother in Brazil, in which she calls on him to surrender. A $20,000 (£16,000) reward is being offered for any information on him. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pennsylvania prison break: Fugitive convicted murderer captured after two-week manhunt

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