Danelo Cavalcante Pleads Guilty to Escape, Gets 15 Years

Aug 30, 2024, 06:02 PM

Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison and was on the run for two weeks, appeared in a Chester County courtroom on Friday. Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape and burglary charges nearly a year after the incident that drew nationwide attention. As a result of his plea, he received an additional 15 years to his existing life sentence. The escape and subsequent manhunt took place in southeastern Pennsylvania, capturing significant media coverage.