Prisoner Danelo Cavalcante Escapes from Chester County Prison, Search Underway

Authorities are currently on the hunt for Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania. Cavalcante, a Brazilian national, had recently been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend in front of her children. The escape occurred on Thursday morning, and law enforcement agencies have issued a warning stating that Cavalcante is considered "extremely dangerous."

Cavalcante, who is five feet tall and weighs 120 pounds, was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, grey shorts, and white sneakers. Police have urged anyone with information or sightings of Cavalcante to contact 911 immediately and to refrain from approaching him.

The search for Cavalcante has prompted law enforcement to utilize various resources, including canine units, drones, and helicopters. Multiple agencies, including Chester County detectives, Pennsylvania State Police, and the U.S. Marshals Service, are involved in the manhunt.

As this story continues to develop, stay tuned for updates on the efforts to locate and arrest Danelo Cavalcante.

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