Convicted murderer Daniel Cavalcante has been captured following his escape on Aug. 31, Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning
and Bivens shared on Tuesday that the fugitive's access to a firearm and ammunition “[changed] nothing” in their manhunt, as he was “always considered to be a risk.”
Cavalcante was spotted at least twice on Monday evening, and belongings believed to be his were found in the vicinity, according to authorities. The first sighting was by a motorist who saw him “crouched” near the woodline along the road, but by the time she turned around to make sure it was him, he was gone, Bivens said.for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
Bivens urged residents in the area to stay vigilant and keep their doors locked. The schools on Tuesday were closed in the Owen J. Roberts School District, which is in northern Chester County. over the weekend as he tried to reach out to former associates who alerted authorities. A doorbell video captured his attempt, and revealed that he had changed his appearance."He has killed two people previously," the lieutenant added.
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