Fugitive killer eludes Pennsylvania police for eighth day as wary residents keep a watchful eye

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — An escaped murderer on the run in southeast Pennsylvania has so far eluded hundreds of law officers — including tactical teams in full combat gear, tracking dogs, cops on horseback and aircraft — as the search entered its second week Thursday and nervous residents stayed alert for any sign of the fugitive. Since the escape, there have been eight sightings that police believe could be Cavalcante, the latest around noon Thursday, said state police Lt. Col. George Bivens. I’m sure he’s hot and tired and emaciated.” Bivens said the fugitive has managed to get ahold of clothing and unknown supplies, and there’s now a $20,000 reward for information leading to his capture. The main newspaper in Rio de Janeiro ran a lengthy story Wednesday with the headline “Dangerous hide-and-seek.” The latest annual reports show Chester County reported only one escape from its facility from 2015 through 2022. “That was kind of the terrifying moment, where I like, looked at quickly and said, ‘He is in the house, call 911 right now,’” Drummond said Wednesday.