REPORT: Dog The Bounty Hunter Interested In Joining The Search For Pennsylvania Escaped Prisoner
According to a report from TMZ, Dog the Bounty Hunter, aka Duane Chapman, is interested in joining the search for Danelo Cavalcante, the escaped Pennsylvania prisoner.
They say that the reality TV star has been in contact with Pennsylvania authorities and has been “keeping tabs” on the manhunt.
“Dog feels like he needs a better sense of the lay of the land…” TMZ is reporting that sources say if he can get a plan together he could fly to Chester County to start looking for Cavalcante.
The manhunt for the convicted murderer has entered its thirteenth day.
Pennsylvania State Police had major developments overnight (9/12) in the manhunt.
They are now focused on northern Chester County in South Coventry Township where he was reportedly last spotted on Coventryville Road around 8 p.m. on Monday night (9/11).
Cavalcante is now armed as well. According to 6ABC, he stole a rifle from a garage. The homeowner fired at Cavalcante, but it is unknown if he has been injured.
What To Know About The Search For The Chester County Escaped Prisoner Danelo Cavalcante
Danelo Souza Cavalcante escaped from the Chester County Prison on Thursday, August 31, 2023. This was after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of his former girlfriend. He was going to be moved to another state prison but escaped before he was transferred.
Cavalcante is 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, and has brown eyes and long dark curly hair. He was wearing a prison-issued uniform when he escaped, consisting of a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and green pants. He was also wearing a backpack.
Officials have said that Cavalcante is extremely dangerous. A reward of $25,000 is now being offered for information leading to his arrest.
If you see Danelo Cavalcante, call 911 or 1-877-926-8332 immediately. You can also contact PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.
Danelo Cavalcante, 34 years old, was convicted of killing his former girlfriend in Schuylkill Township in 2021. He stabbed her 38 times while her two young children were present. He is also wanted for a 2017 murder in his native Brazil and allegedly killed his former girlfriend to keep her from telling police about his wanted status in Brazil. He landed in Pennsylvania via Puerto Rico after reportedly obtaining a fake ID.
Officials are using tactics to stress the escaped prisoner with the hope he will surrender and turn himself in.
On Monday, September 4th, Pennsylvania State Police took over the investigation. At that time there were 4 sightings of Cavalcante since he escaped.
Here is what you need to know about the manhunt for the Chester County escaped prisoner, Danelo Cavalcante.
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