The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Sept. 4-8
This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
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This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
The community in Chester County is coming together Thursday in support of the hundreds of officers now on day eight of the manhunt.
As we've reported, Danelo Cavalcante is not the first inmate to escape from the Chester County Prison. A couple who lives near the facility is voicing their concerns and need for change. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Police are searching an area close to Longwood Gardens after the reported sighting of Cavalcante. State Police say they diverted a number of troopers to that location.
One day after Cavalcante escaped from prison, his public defender filed a motion seeking a new trial or a new sentence. A judge quickly denied the requests.
The community is coming together in support of the hundreds of officers now on day eight of the manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante. Nikki DeMentri reports in Chadds Ford after seeing that support firsthand.
Joe Holden has the latest on law enforcement's search for Cavalcante, who escaped from the prison last week.
Danelo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison by using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall, a new video released on Wednesday by officials shows.
Authorities announced a doubled reward for the Chester County Prison escapee and released video of the escape. Brandon Goldner reports.
As the search area expands – the Chester County community is on edge with police still searching for convicted murder, Danelo Cavalcante.
Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for just about a week. He was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and wanted for another murder in Brazil.
Officials released the video of convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escaping from Chester County Prison on Wednesday.
The announcement comes just two days after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on surveillance cameras at Longwood Gardens, not once, but twice.
Several schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and Kennett Consolidated School District are expected to reopen as police move their search perimeter for Danelo Cavalcante.
Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for seven days since slipping out of Chester County Prison. We're now getting a better idea of the timeline of his escape. Retired FBI special agent and supervisor J.J. Klaver joins Ukee Washington and Jessica Kartalija after officials released video of the escape. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3r76cgf
Many residents and business owners living in and around Kennett Square are glued to their phones and TVs waiting for the next update and hoping to learn Danelo Cavalcante is back in custody.
Families spoke to CBS Philadelphia Wednesday saying they're trying to stay flexible but hoping an end comes sooner rather than later.
CBS News Philadelphia saw investigators searching an area east of Longwood Gardens on Wednesday morning for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Joe Holden that investigators have pushed the perimeter in the search for Cavalcante in an eastern direction to the edge of the Brandywine Creek.
Brandon Goldner brings you the latest on the search for the escaped Chester County Prison inmate.
Sources say Danelo Cavalcante escaped similar to how another inmate got out a few months ago at the Chester County Prison.
The search for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante has led to the closure of two school districts in the county.
The perimeter for the search has now shifted south after officials said Danelo Cavalcante likely slipped through the original perimeter.
Kennett Consolidated School District will be closed for the second straight day on Wednesday as law enforcement continues to search for convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante.
Neighbors say they're confident Danelo Cavalcante will be captured after he escaped from Chester County Prison last week.
