Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Faces 20 New Charges for Crimes Committed While on the Run

Charges Include Burglary, Theft, and Possession of a Firearm; Cavalcante was on the Run for Nearly Two Weeks After Escaping Prison

Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison, now faces 20 additional charges for crimes committed during his escape.
The new charges include felony counts of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft, and possession of a firearm.
Cavalcante escaped the prison by climbing up the walls and was on the run for nearly two weeks before being captured.
While on the run, Cavalcante allegedly stole a transit van, burglarized homes, and stole items including a rifle, ammunition, clothing, and a sleeping bag.
Cavalcante was previously convicted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Deborah Brandão, in front of her two young children.