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48 Hours Investigates Shocking Murder of Pregnant Teacher

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CBS's 48 Hours will air "Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook" on March 14, 2026, examining the 2016 murder of Jocelyn Peters, a pregnant teacher from St. Louis, Missouri.
The investigation concluded that Cornelius Green orchestrated the murder by hiring his childhood friend Phillip Cutler.
Phillip Cutler shot Jocelyn using a potato as a silencer.
Both men received two consecutive life sentences in 2024 for their roles.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 murder of Jocelyn Peters, a pregnant teacher in St. Louis, underscored the rising domestic violence crisis in the U.S. The investigation revealed that Cornelius Green hired Phillip Cutler, who used a potato as a silencer. Their 2024 sentencing to consecutive life terms reflects the judicial system's response to escalating violence against women and the urgent need for preventive measures.

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Story summary

CBS's 48 Hours will air "Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook" on March 14, 2026, examining the 2016 murder of Jocelyn Peters, a pregnant teacher from St. Louis, Missouri.
The investigation concluded that Cornelius Green orchestrated the murder by hiring his childhood friend Phillip Cutler.
Phillip Cutler shot Jocelyn using a potato as a silencer.
Both men received two consecutive life sentences in 2024 for their roles.

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