Prison escapes in America: How common are they and what's the real risk?
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
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How common are prison escapes?
CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson explains the risks of prison breaks like the recent escape of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante in Pennsylvania.
Escaped murderer had planned to go to Canada
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured Wednesday two weeks after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison, had planned to travel to Canada, a U.S. Marshal said. Cavalcante also told authorities that searchers nearly stepped on him while he was hiding under leaves and brush.
Escaped prisoner says searchers almost stepped on him multiple times
After his capture Wednesday, Cavalcante told law enforcement how he survived and remained hidden for 14 days on the run.
What's next for Cavalcante after capture
Danelo Cavalcante, the killer who escaped prison and the hundreds of officers looking for him, has been captured. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss what happens next for Cavalcante. Plus, former FBI executive assistant director Josh Skule examines why the manhunt lasted 13 days.
Meet Yoda, the dog who helped law enforcement catch Danelo Cavalcante
The search for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante came to an end on Wednesday on the 14th day of the manhunt in South Coventry Township.
Escapee killer captured after 2-week manhunt, police say
Tactical teams converged on an area near their search perimeter after an aircraft had picked up a heat signal overnight.
Escaped inmate captured after 2-week manhunt
A convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, 14 days ago was finally captured Wednesday. Danelo Cavalcante was caught in a wooded area about 20 miles from where he had escaped. Nikki Dementri reports.
Pennsylvanians frustrated with inmate manhunt
A convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is now considered "armed and extremely dangerous." Police say Danelo Cavalcante stole a rifle from a garage Monday night. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss how the search is impacting day-to-day life for people in the area.
Prison escapee armed with rifle he stole from garage, police say
A homeowner drew a pistol and fired at Danelo Cavalcante as he fled with the rifle, police said Tuesday.
Escaped prisoner armed with stolen rifle
The convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last month is armed with a stolen rifle, police say. Danelo Cavalcante remains on the loose despite being spotted twice on Monday night. CBS Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentiri has the latest.
Police expand search area for escaped murderer
Police are expanding the search area for Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison more than a week ago. He's been spotted several times since his escape, but police believe he slipped through their search perimeter over the weekend. CBS Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Escaped Pennsylvania murderer still at large
A convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, nine days ago was still on the loose Friday. Danelo Cavalcante escaped just days after he was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a former girlfriend.
Manhunt for escaped murderer enters 8th day
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed there have been at least eight reported sightings of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante since he escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last Thursday. Authorities believe he is still within the search area near the Chester County Prison. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest.
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Search for escaped killer enters 7th day
A convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last week scaled between two walls before making his run, newly released video shows. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri has the latest.
Video shows murderer's escape from prison
Security video released Wednesday showed how convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania last week. The video showed him crab-walking over a prison wall and then pushing his way through razor wire. Nikki DeMentri has more.
Video shows Pennsylvania prisoner escape
Officials in Pennsylvania released surveillance video at a news conference showing convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escaping from Chester County Prison. The video shows Cavalcante using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall to the roof to escape on Aug. 31.
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Search for escaped inmate continues
Authorities continued searching for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after multiple sightings over the long holiday weekend. Police thought they had him trapped Monday night, but he remained on the loose Tuesday. Nikki Dementri has the latest.
Search for escaped Pennsylvania inmate continues
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on home surveillance video over Labor Day weekend less than two miles from where he escaped. Police have been playing a recorded message from his mother from helicopters, asking him to turn himself in. Marcella Baietto has the latest.
Convicted murderer escapes Pennsylvania prison
A search is on for a convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced last week in the stabbing death of a former girlfriend. He is also wanted in connection with a homicide in Brazil.
Search for escaped prisoner in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania authorities held a news conference on Friday afternoon to provide updates on the search for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante after he escaped Thursday morning from Chester County Prison in West Chester. Officials said Friday afternoon that there was "no evidence to suggest that he has left" the area and they're committed to capturing the inmate.
Convicted killer escapes Pennsylvania prison
A convicted murderer escaped from a Pennsylvania prison just one week after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole, officials said. Danelo Cavalcante, who is "considered an extremely dangerous man," escaped from Chester County Prison in West Chester on Thursday morning, authorities said. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports.
Convicted murderer escapes Pennsylvania prison
An intense manhunt is underway after 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante escaped from a prison outside of Philadelphia on Thursday. He was convicted earlier this month of stabbing his former girlfriend to death.
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