Pennsylvania authorities continue the intense search for Danelo Cavalcante, a Brazilian convicted of murder who escaped from prison on August 31increasing pressure following the arrest of his sister, who may be deported, according to reports.
The lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Police, Colonel George Bevins, of the Pennsylvania Police, confirmed this Sunday in a press conference that the arrest of the fugitive’s sister corresponds to a measure to “minimize or eliminate” any support he may receive. by their family members or close people.
Although Bevins did not want to give details about the possible help they may be providing himwarned that Cavalcante is “extremely dangerous” and possibly armed.
Cavalcante, 34, has just been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend in 2021 and is also involved in another homicide case in Brazil in 2017.
Cavalcante’s escape occurred at the Chester County Jail in southeastern Pennsylvania, where he was awaiting transfer to a state prison. after being convicted on August 22 for killing his girlfriend, identified as Deborah Brandao, in April 2021 in the house they shared.
According to reports, the subject managed to climb between two walls of the exercise yard and escape from the prison facility.
Since his search was announced, Cavalcante has been seen in different locations, and it was reported that he stole a white van that he later abandoned. So far, the police have not yet managed to arrest him despite the different security perimeters established and the massive mobilization.
Authorities believe Cavalcante is still in Pennsylvania, but they have had the collaboration of law enforcement agencies from other states given the possibility of him escaping from Pennsylvania. They also did not rule out an attempt to leave the United States through the border with Mexico.
“We have taken all of those things into account from the beginning, when we came up with contingency plans,” Bevins said. “I am sure we will capture him.”
With information from the EFE / CNN agency
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2023-09-10 22:40:55
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