SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP â A Royersford man has been arrested for the fatal stabbing Sunday of his 33-year-old former girlfriend, during which her 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son were present during the killing.
Arrested was Danelo Cavalcante, 31, for the murder of Deborah Brandao of Schuylkill Township. He is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and related charges.
Authorities said Brandao had an active Protection From Abuse order from Cavalcante that was filed in December 2020. The order was filed after Cavalcante pulled a knife on Brandao in the past, police said.
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âThis is a heartbreaking tragedy, said Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan. Two children are left without a mother. The pain these children and all of Deborahâs loved ones are enduring as a result of this depravity is horrific. We will ensure that the defendant is brought to justice for this cold-blooded, premeditated, and despicable ac