<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>

<h2><strong>Prison escape&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<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

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<p>Daniel Khalife is a 21-year-old ex-British soldier who escaped from the prison on Wednesday and was at large for around 75 hours. Later, a plainclothes officer arrested him at Rowdell Road in Northolt on the canal towpath after spotting him riding a bike.</p>

<p>Khalife allegedly escaped the jail while wearing a chef's uniform and strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck. After his escape, forty prisoners were moved out of the Wandsworth prison with extreme caution, using the "additional resources" provided to the prison, the Evening Standard reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about Daniel Khalife.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Daniel Khalife and how did he escape&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Khalife was stationed at the Beacon Barracks in Stanford during his time as a soldier in the military. A relative of Khalife told the Times that he was a "very intelligent, easygoing and kind boy" who changed in the past year.</p>

<p>Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said on a live phone-in on LBC news show that Khalife's escape was "clearly pre-planned" and "extremely concerning."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On social media, Khalife described himself as a computer specialist with IT and system administration skills, the Telegraph reported. He reportedly hails from Kingston upon Thames in south-west London. His mother and twin sister lived in an apartment near Richmond Park until a few years ago.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Daniel Khalife was on trial for planting a fake bomb and gathering confidential information for terrorists or enemies of the United Kingdom. Reports said he was collecting sensitive data for Iran. From 1 May 2019 to 6 January 2022, Khalife violated the Official Secrets Act by gathering data the enemy could exploit. In January 2023, he placed "three canisters with wires" on a desk in his MoD lodgings, causing others to fear an explosion. On 22 May 2023, the army relieved him from his duty after he was charged with many criminal offences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July 2023, Khalife appeared at the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England, through a video link from HMP Wandsworth, where he denied the charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench set 13 November 2023 as the date of his trial at the Woolwich Crown Court. Meanwhile, he was being held at HMP Wandsworth, a south London jail, which he escaped.</p>

<p>He was working in the prisoner's kitchen when he escaped wearing his cook's uniform at 07:50 am on Wednesday. He is believed to have strapped himself to the bottom of the Bidfood delivery lorry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A national hunt for Khalife involving over 150 counter-terrorism officers and staff from the Met was launched on Wednesday before his arrest on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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Daniel Khalife is a 21-year-old ex-British soldier who escaped from the prison on Wednesday and was at large for around 75 hours. Later, a plainclothes officer arrested him at Rowdell Road in Northolt on the canal towpath after spotting him riding a bike.

Daniel Khalife is a 21-year-old ex-British soldier who escaped from the prison on Wednesday and was at large for around 75 hours. Later, a plainclothes officer arrested him at Rowdell Road in Northolt on the canal towpath after spotting him riding a bike. Khalife allegedly escaped the jail while wearing a chef's uniform and strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck. After his escape, forty prisoners were moved out of the Wandsworth prison with extreme caution, using the "additional resources" provided to the prison, the Evening Standard reported. Here's everything you need to know about Daniel Khalife. Who is Daniel Khalife and how did he escape Khalife was stationed at the Beacon Barracks in Stanford during his time as a soldier in the military. A relative of Khalife told the Times that he was a "very intelligent, easygoing and kind boy" who changed in the past year. Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said on a live phone-in on LBC news show that Khalife's escape was "clearly pre-planned" and "extremely concerning." On social media, Khalife described himself as a computer specialist with IT and system administration skills, the Telegraph reported. He reportedly hails from Kingston upon Thames in south-west London. His mother and twin sister lived in an apartment near Richmond Park until a few years ago. ALSO READ | Elon Musk becomes a dad for the 10th time, welcomes his third with Grimes Daniel Khalife was on trial for planting a fake bomb and gathering confidential information for terrorists or enemies of the United Kingdom. Reports said he was collecting sensitive data for Iran. From 1 May 2019 to 6 January 2022, Khalife violated the Official Secrets Act by gathering data the enemy could exploit. In January 2023, he placed "three canisters with wires" on a desk in his MoD lodgings, causing others to fear an explosion. On 22 May 2023, the army relieved him from his duty after he was charged with many criminal offences. In July 2023, Khalife appeared at the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England, through a video link from HMP Wandsworth, where he denied the charges. The bench set 13 November 2023 as the date of his trial at the Woolwich Crown Court. Meanwhile, he was being held at HMP Wandsworth, a south London jail, which he escaped. He was working in the prisoner's kitchen when he escaped wearing his cook's uniform at 07:50 am on Wednesday. He is believed to have strapped himself to the bottom of the Bidfood delivery lorry. A national hunt for Khalife involving over 150 counter-terrorism officers and staff from the Met was launched on Wednesday before his arrest on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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