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Investigators say a middle school principal stole from dance team to pay hit man #shorts

48 Hours

  • Mar 17, 2026
  • 0:53
  • Short

Brief Summary

Philip Cutler stole $2,700 to hire a hitman for Jocelyn Peters' murder, raising moral questions about the value of life.

Key points

  • Theft and Murder Plot Unveiled. A series of thefts totaling $2,700 leads to a shocking murder plot.

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