Danelo Cavalcante

There is no doubt that Brandão was a victim of domestic violence. As their relationship continued, Cavalcante became increasingly violent toward her.

even testify to this account, with Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan describing Cavalcante as “an angry and jealous boyfriend who needed to be in control.” (Bushard 2023) What started as a healthy and comforting relationship became a nightmare for Brandão and her family. On one occasion in June 2020, Cavalcante and Brandão got into an intense argument. According to Daniela Hernandez, a close friend of Brandão’s, Cavalcante bit Brandão on the lip, causing her to bleed profusely all over their shared domicile. She attempted to run to their neighbors for help, but Cavalcante stopped her. In another incident that occurred in December 2020, Cavalcante again attacked her. Brandishing a sharpened knife, he chased her around while threatening to kill her, a fearful foreshadowing of the brutal crime he would commit just four months later. Cavalcante chased Brandão and her children out of the home, forcing the family to hide in a neighbor’s apartment until the police arrived. Police issued a warrant for simple

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Danelo Cavalcante