March 3rd 2024.
A shocking crime has rocked the city of St. Louis, as a respected principal has been found guilty of hiring a hitman to murder his pregnant mistress. The man in question, Cornelius M. Green, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the brutal killing of Jocelyn Peters, a beloved teacher, and her unborn child. This devastating event took place back in 2016, and now, on February 28th, Green is finally facing sentencing for his heinous actions.
As reported by NBC News, Green has accepted a plea agreement for the federal charges of murder for hire conspiracy and murder for hire. This deal may help him avoid the death penalty, but only if he is sentenced to life in prison. In exchange, the state charges connected to this crime will be dropped. It's worth noting that prosecutors had initially planned to pursue capital punishment for the former educator.
According to court documents, Green was involved in multiple extramarital affairs, one of which was with Peters. In 2015, she became pregnant from their relationship, and when she informed Green, he hatched a despicable plan to end her life. At the time, Green was the principal at Carr Lane Visual and Performing Arts Middle School, and he came up with a twisted plot to steal school funds and use them to pay his friend, Philip J. Cutler, to carry out the murder. Text messages between Green and Cutler revealed their disturbing plan, with Green even sending a sum of $2,500 to the hitman. The package was even mailed with the school's address as the sender, adding another layer of premeditation to this heinous crime.
Cutler then traveled from Oklahoma to meet with Green and receive the keys to Peters' apartment. Meanwhile, Green took a train to Chicago to establish an alibi. Tragically, Peters, who was just 30 years old at the time, was shot in her own bedroom by Cutler. She was in the third trimester of her pregnancy, adding even more weight to this senseless and heartless act.
After confirming that Peters had died, Green allegedly bought another train ticket to return to St. Louis. He then contacted the police, claiming to have "discovered" Peters' lifeless body in her home. However, investigators soon uncovered the truth and arrested Green on both state and federal charges. In a brief statement, Green's attorney acknowledged his client's "choices" to end the life of his lover, adding that he understood the gravity of his actions.
Green's sentencing hearing has been set for June 5th, while Cutler's trial is scheduled to begin on March 11th for the same federal charges. This shocking story serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of choices driven by greed, lust, and selfishness. It's a tragic event that has left a community reeling and a family torn apart. May justice be served for Jocelyn Peters and her unborn child.
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