Incarceration
K-9 named Yoda helped authorities catch escaped murderer in Pennsylvania
Danelo Cavalcante made one last attempt to get away, but Yoda was unleashed to stop him.
1 year ago
After catching escaped murderer, officers took a photo with him. Experts say that was inappropriate
Policing experts said the celebratory moment after the grueling 14-day search for the armed suspect was inappropriate and dehumanizing.
1 year ago
The timeline of the hunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante
Here's a look at major developments in the massive manhunt.
1 year ago
What it takes to search for a fugitive
The manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last month, is nearing the two-week mark. So how do authorities find him?
1 year ago
Escaped Chester County prisoner stole rifle, fled homeowner’s gunfire; remains at large
Residents in East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors.
1 year ago
New images show escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has changed appearance and fled search area
Meanwhile, schools in Chester County are taking extra precautions to keep students and faculty safe, and Longwood Gardens is set to reopen after initial Cavalcante sightings.
1 year ago
Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say
Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.
1 year ago
Watchtower guard is fired as search for fugitive killer in Pennsylvania focuses on botanical garden
Pennsylvania officials say a prison tower guard has been fired after letting a convicted murderer slip out on his watch in a brazen escape.
1 year ago
What we know about the search for escaped Pennsylvania prisoner Danelo Cavalcante
Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend, escaped from the Chester County Prison last Thursday, sparking a massive manhunt.
1 year ago
Escaped Chester County prisoner possibly spotted again near Longwood Gardens
Law enforcement officials said Danelo Cavalcante was seen near Longwood Gardens, but he continues to evade arrest.
1 year ago
4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert
Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.
1 year ago
Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras
Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.
1 year ago
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.
1 year ago
Government’s own experts found ‘barbaric’ and ‘negligent’ conditions in ICE detention
The reports provide an unprecedented look at the ICE detention system through the eyes of experts hired to investigate complaints of civil rights abuses.
1 year ago
Delaware County makes historic change to bail retention fees
Delaware County is lowering its bail retention fees — which at 40%, is the highest in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago