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The man who led law enforcement on a 14-day manhunt in Chester County last year was denied an appeal. The state superior court said Danelo Cavalcante forfeited his appellate rights when he scaled the wall in a prison exercise yard and escaped. Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend in 2021.
A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape last year cost him his right to appeal his original life sentence.
One year ago this Friday, authorities captured convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante in Chester County, ending a tense two-week man-hunt, which captured national attention. The community is coming together tonight to thank law enforcement and to raise money for a police scholarship fund. Cavalcante crab-walked up a wall to escape from the Chester County prison last August, eventually being caught in South Coventry Township.
Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to charges of escape and burglary on Friday and was immediately sentenced to serve 15 to 30 years in addition to his existing life sentence.
Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape charges on Friday in Chester County, about a year after a manhunt that drew nationwide attention.
Nearly a year after breaking out of the Chester County Prison and sparking a two-week manhunt, Danelo Cavalcante will appear in court on charges related to the escape. He's already serving a life sentence in the killing of his ex-girlfriend.
Some neighbors, like Lindsay Yates from Unionville, attended the trial with her children because they were curious about the case that heavily impacted their lives for weeks.
Danelo Cavalcante wore an orange prison jumpsuit as he arrived for a court hearing in Kennett Square on charges related to his alleged escape.
Danelo Cavalcante appeared in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania for a court hearing. Joe Holden reports.
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The convicted murderer's Aug. 31 escape from Chester County Prison made headlines across the world. Cavalcante was being held at SCI Phoenix but was moved to SCI Greene in Waynesburg.
A special ceremony recognized K-9 Rom, the Belgian malinois, and his handler Trooper Daniel Reed.
A special ceremony recognized K-9 Rom, the Belgian malinois, and his handler Trooper Daniel Reed.
Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted killer who escaped from a Chester County prison in August has been arraigned on additional charges in connection with his escape.
The convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison in August has been arraigned on additional charges in connection with his escape. Danelo Cavalcante appeared briefly via video for Friday's court appearance.
Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison in late August.
Danelo Cavalcante, the man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on a two-week manhunt after he escaped a Chester County prison on Aug. 31, will now receive sweeping new charges related to his escape.
Cavalcante was charged with 20 offenses on Monday for acts he committed while trying to evade law enforcement.
This week, Philadelphia mourned a police officer killed in the line of duty, a New Jersey woman is tackling breast cancer in a unique way and more.
An email exchange made public this week shows that a prison guard had warned convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was planning to escape a month before the act was carried out.
Emails obtained by CNN show the warden of the Chester County Prison was notified hours after Danelo Cavalcante's escape that the prisoner was planning an escape for months.
Residents who spent weeks on edge during the manhunt for an escaped prisoner talked about their experience Monday night at the Owen J. Roberts Middle School in Pottstown.
Chester County held a town hall meeting for the third time about Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape and the two-week-long manhunt to find him.
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
The panel expressed concern about traffic causing issues for people getting to Jefferson Hospital, which would be near the Sixers' new arena.
Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
Questions remain about how a middle school student was able to bring a kitchen knife into school and stab two educators.
The rainfall expected to hit South Jersey is a welcome relief as wildfires rage and water storage levels drop.
A 13-year-old born with arthrogryposis is receiving treatment at the Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey in Camden.
A second teenager was charged with arson for their role in sparking a wildfire in Evesham, New Jersey, that burned 52 acres.
The New Jersey Department of Health says it found multiple violations at Medford Care Center. The owner disputes those allegations.
Denise Hall, 65, of Gloucester Township, will run her 100th half marathon this Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
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The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
Paul George exited Wednesday night's Philadelphia 76ers-Memphis Grizzlies game in the third quarter with a left knee hyperextension.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
Zack Wheeler finished second in voting for the NL Cy Young Award, which was won by Chris Sale of the Braves on Wednesday night.
The 74-year-old comedian was badly injured.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
SEPTA and two unions representing its workers have reached a tentative labor agreement that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Brandon Graham were at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philly to raise for veterans as a part of the Salute to Service Initiative.
The tragic incident in West Oak Lane left a couple in their 70s and a suspected shooter dead, according to police.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert because of heavy rain and gusty winds moving in overnight. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast, including when parts of the region could see some snow.