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George Bivens, a lieutenant colonel with the Pennsylvania State Police, said at a press conference on Labor Day that 34-year-old Cavalcante's mom recorded a message to him in Spanish, which is being broadcast from helicopters and law enforcement vehicles that are assisting in the search.
There have been four credible sightings of 34-year-old Cavalcante in a confined area of the township since his escape from the Chester County Prison on Thursday, Aug. 31.
All sightings happened in the area of Route 926 and Route 52; north on Route 52 to Parkersville Road; southeast to 926; and west to the intersection of Route 926 and Route 52, Bivens said.
The most recent, credible sighting was by a PSP trooper on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4, Bivens said, noting PSP have taken a leading role in the search for Cavalcante. The trooper gave chase to a worn and tired-looking Cavalcante, but it was futile.
Bivens also said he intends on stressing an already-stressed Cavalcante, and he's confident he will catch him.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Cavalcante is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately. There is a $10,000 reward for anyone with information that leads to his capture.
Cavalcante, of Royersford, was convicted earlier this month of fatally stabbing his 33-year-old ex, Deborah Brandao, at her home in Schuylkill Township in April 2021.
He was seen on a residential surveillance camera on Saturday, Sept. 2 around 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Lenape Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the prison, DA Deborah Ryan said.
Released footage shows Cavalcante emerging from bushes in someone's yard.
The fugitive is from Brazil, with light skin, 5 feet, 120 lbs., with shaggy black hair and brown eyes.
Cavalcante, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole just two weeks before he fled captivity, Daily Voice reported. There is no evidence that Cavalcante is being helped.
Residents are asked to check their vehicles, home security cameras, and any outbuildings on their property for signs of "criminal activity," state police said at the press conference.
Cavalcante is considered "extremely dangerous" and residents are urged not to approach. If spotted, call 911.
Authorities are offering a combined $10,000 reward for information that leads to the killer's capture. To submit a tip, contact the US Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or visit usmarshals.gov/tips.
Before the 2021 killing, Cavalcante approached Brandao in front of her young children before he "grabbed (her) hair, threw her to the ground, and stabbed her 38 times in her heart, kidney, lungs, and liver, causing her to bleed to death."
He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole last Wednesday, Aug. 23. Cavalcante is also a suspect in a 2017 murder in Brazil, the DA added.
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