Disappearing Acts

The 5 most shocking jailbreaks. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( September 14, 2023 Good morning! Apple has unveiled its newest fleet of products, so if you’re considering an upgrade, [here’s what’s in the latest iPhone](. Then, we delve into "microcheating," or [how innocent actions can threaten your relationship](. All that, plus [a can’t-miss convo for parents](, coming right up. But first: The nearly two-week manhunt for an escaped Pennsylvania prisoner has finally come to an end, and we’ve got a look back at [5 other infamous jailbreaks](. Thanks for waking up with us.   In the News [an illustration of a man on the run]( Getty Images Back in Custody After nearly two weeks on the run, Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who was caught on camera crab-walking up two walls to escape a Pennsylvania prison, has finally been apprehended. Here’s how authorities tracked him down: On the lam: Officials say Cavalcante stole a dairy delivery van and drove it 20 miles north, where he tried to get in touch with old acquaintances. He eventually ditched the vehicle when it ran out of gas and later stole a rifle from a garage. Captured: The 34-year-old, who was convicted of murdering his former girlfriend, was spotted several times, but authorities weren’t able to zero in on him until a DEA aircraft picked up a heat signal in a wooded area. There, officials surrounded and arrested him, bringing to a close one of the wildest jailbreaks in recent memory. Here’s a look at some other [unbelievable getaways throughout history](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Ffamous-prison-escapes%2F   More Stories [Woman wearing green scarf holds out green banner]( Getty Images Bowing out: Sen. 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