Danilo Cavalcante pleads guilty to charges related to prison escape, time on the run

One day before the anniversary of his escape from Chester County Prison, Danilo Cavalcante was back in Chester County — this time, in a bright orange jumpsuit with “DOC” on the back; his curly, shoulder-length hair covering his face. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.  (Photo credit:…

Chester County Prison enforces new safety measures after Cavalcante escape

Chester County Prison is adding extra razor wire and a metal screen on the roof where convicted killer Danilo Cavalcante escaped. People who live in Chester County got a chance to voice their concerns to the prison warden Monday night during a town hall. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti was there.

The dog that caught Danilo Cavalcante can do a lot of jobs — but family pet is not one of them, experts warn

The breed of dog that took down prison escapee Donelo Cavalcante in the woods of South Coventry Township on Wednesday has been getting a lot of attention. KYW’s John McDevitt says experts warn Belgian malinois are not for everyone, and potential owners need to know what they are getting into.  (Im…

Manhunt: Catching a killer in Chesco

Danilo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31 after being sentenced to life in prison without parole the week before for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend. For two weeks, neighbors in a quiet and mostly rural suburban county west of Philadelphia anxiously waited for the cap…

Authorities say Danelo Cavalcante, armed with a rifle, was planning a carjacking at the time he was caught

Authorities say after he was captured, Danelo Cavalcante told them he was planning what could have been a violent escape from the search perimeter in Northern Chester County. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Image credit: Pa. Department of Corrections)

Officers' group photo with handcuffed prisoner draws criticism

About two dozen police officers posed with escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante minutes after his arrest for a photo.  As KYW’s Matt Coughlin reports…it’s drawing some controversy. (Image credit: SkyForce 10)

How a late-night cigarette break led authorities right to escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante's hiding place

A home burglar alarm started a series of events that ended with the arrest of Danelo Cavalcante, but he's not the one who tripped the alarm. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits explains how the escaped prisoner's capture is connected to one neighbor’s decision to have a late-night  smoke. (Image credit: Tim Jimen…

Cavalcante capture draws selfie-seeking crowd to State Police barracks for social media moment

Before going to State Prison Danelo Cavalcante was taken to The Pennsylvania State Police Barracks in Avondale for questioning and processing. KYW’s John McDevitt was there

Trauma caused by Cavalcante manhunt could make return to normal life difficult for some, says psychologist

With Danelo Cavalcante back in police custody, communities that have been on heightened alert for two weeks can now return to a normal life. KYW's Conner Barkon reports, that may not be simple for everyone. (Image credit: Hadas Kuznits/KYW Newsradio)

Danelo Cavalcante captured in Chester County 'with no shots fired,' 2 weeks after prison escape

After nearly two-weeks on the run, convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante is back in custody. Cavalcante was caught around 8 a.m. Wednesday near the perimeter of the search area in South Coventry Township, Chester County. Here is KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.