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'Extremely dangerous' convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison: DA

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A man recently convicted of stabbing his former girlfriend to death in broad daylight has escaped from a Pennsylvania prison , authorities said. A man recently convicted of stabbing his former girlfriend to death in broad daylight has escaped from a Pennsylvania prison , authorities said. A manhunt is underway for Danelo Cavalcante, 34, who escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township at approximately 8:50 a.m. local time Thursday, officials said. He was last seen on Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township around 9:40 a.m. Thursday, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office, which warned that Cavalcante should be considered "extremely dangerous." The Chester County District Attorney's Office released this booking photo of Danelo Cavalcante. Chester County District Attorney's Office "His depravity knows no bounds and this is someone who has nothing to lose," Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan told reporters at a press br...

Investigators probe Bryan Kohberger's social media in connection with Idaho college murders

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The documents include search warrant applications for some of Bryan Kohberger's internet activity. Investigators are probing the digital footprint of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of killing four Idaho college students in an early morning attack last year, according to new court documents. The documents include search warrant applications for some of Kohberger's internet activity and some additional phone records, as well as some of the four victims' social media accounts. There is "probable cause to believe" that those records could yield evidence regarding the November killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin and Madison Mogen at the girls' off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, the documents say. Though they do not reveal details of what the warrants obtained, the records indicate that prosecutors have launched an expansive examination of Kohberger's activities online as they probe the suspect's possible connection to the...

Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers' actions

One of the most vocal bystanders who watched as a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd is suing the city, alleging he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress One of the most vocal bystanders as a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd three years ago is suing the city, alleging he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress as he witnessed the handcuffed Black man beg for his life, go limp and stop breathing. Donald Williams of Minneapolis filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court. While now ex- office r Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck on May 25, 2020, he threatened Williams and other bystanders with a can of mace, shaking it at them after Williams expressed concern for Floyd, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit also alleges that Chauvin and another now-former office r, Tou Thao, taunted Floyd, Williams and other bystanders who expressed concern and that Thao placed his hand on Williams’ chest. Williams took those actions as threat...

Paul Flores sentenced to 25 years to life for murder of Kristin Smart

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Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of Kristin Smart on Friday. He is not eligible for probation. Paul Flores was sentence d Friday to 25 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of California college student Kristin Smart. He is not eligible for probation. He will be eligible for a parole board hearing in 15 years, at which point the board could grant or deny parole release, according to prosecutors. A jury convicted Paul Flores in October on first-degree murder. The count alleged that he "with malice aforethought murder[ed] Kristin Smart" while "engaged in the commission of, or attempting to commit, the crime of rape." Paul Flores stands during his murder trial in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, Calif., July 18, 2022. Daniel Dreifuss/Monterey County Weekly via AP, FILE Prior to the sentencing, the judge denied two defense motions seeking a new trial and dismissal of charges and acquittal in the case. Paul Flores, ...