Schiffer Publishing release on A Killer at the Door
Author Bruce E. Mowday's book due February 27
February 11, 2025
Schiffer Publishing releases A Killer at the Door
After an illegal migrant was convicted of the brutal murder of his girlfriend in front of her children, he crab-walked up a prison wall while a guard was on his telephone and led police on a two-week search that cost businesses and taxpayers $20 million dollars.
Author Bruce E. Mowday’s true crime book released February 27
ATGLEN, PA. _ Schiffer Publishing releases A Killer at the Door, a true crime book that echoes elements from today’s headlines, on February 27.
On August 31, 2023, convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante crab-walked up the walls of Pennsylvania’s Chester County Prison and escaped while the lone guard was on his telephone. Once the video of the brazen escape was released, the world’s attention was riveted on the quest to capture Cavalcante.
Cavalcante escaped his native Brazil after being accused of murder. He illegally entered the United States. On April 18, 2021, he killed his ex-girlfriend in front of her two young children. After convicted of the murder of his ex- girlfriend, he was housed at Chester County Prison.
The prison was woefully understaffed and only one guard, instead of three, were guarding prisoners when Cavalcante escaped. Cavalcante gained freedom the same way another prisoner escaped some weeks earlier. Prison officials did not correct the deficiencies before Cavalcante’s escape.
“County authorities didn’t timely inform the public of the escape of the murderer,” Mowday commented. “A major part of the book is the fear experienced by neighbors of the prison as the hunt continued for almost two weeks. Airplanes and helicopters were constantly in the air. To some, the thought of those helicopters cause trauma today.”
The book costs $24.99 and can be ordered through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, SchifferBooks.com, and wherever books are sold.
For signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. A Killer at the Door is Mowday’s fourth true crime books. He is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.
New in 2025!
A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante
Schiffer Publishing releases Bruce E. Mowday’s new book on the escape of crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison. A Killer at the Door details the two-week search for Cavalcante and his capture and the terror experienced by community members. The story was followed internationally. Contact Bruce at mowday@mowday.com for signed copies!