Three Men Go to Prison for Killing People

May 9, 2026, 21:48
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Introduction

Courts in the US and the UK gave sentences to three men for murder.

Main Body

Dale Warner killed his wife in Ohio. He hid her body in a big metal tank. The judge gave him 70 years in prison. Samuel Field killed an old man in England. Field was sick and saw things that were not real. He hit the man many times. He is now in prison. Edward Parmer killed a woman in New York. He said he did it. But now he has no lawyer. The judge will give his sentence on June 30.

Conclusion

Warner and Field are in prison. Parmer must wait for his court date.

Learning

πŸ•°οΈ Time and Action

In this story, we see how English tells us when something happened. Look at these words:

  • Killed (Happened in the past) β†’ Dale Warner killed his wife.
  • Hid (Happened in the past) β†’ He hid her body.
  • Is (Happening now) β†’ He is now in prison.
  • Will give (Happening in the future) β†’ The judge will give his sentence.

Quick Guide for A2 Learners:

  1. To talk about yesterday: Add -ed to most words (Kill β†’\rightarrow Killed).
  2. To talk about tomorrow: Use will (Give β†’\rightarrow will give).
  3. To talk about right now: Use is/are (He is in prison).

Vocabulary Learning

sentence (n.)
A punishment given by a court that requires a person to stay in prison for a certain time.
Example:The judge gave him a 70‑year sentence.
judge (n.)
A person who decides what is right or wrong in a court of law.
Example:The judge listened to the evidence before making a decision.
prison (n.)
A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:He will spend many years in prison.
murder (n.)
The illegal killing of another person.
Example:The case involved a murder that shocked the community.
killed (v.)
To cause a person or animal to die.
Example:He killed his wife in Ohio.
body (n.)
The physical part of a person or animal.
Example:He hid the body in a big metal tank.
metal (adj.)
Made from or resembling metal; strong and hard.
Example:The tank was made of a big metal structure.
years (n.)
Units of time, each consisting of 12 months.
Example:He was sentenced to 70 years in prison.
sick (adj.)
In poor health or feeling ill.
Example:Field was sick and saw things that were not real.
lawyer (n.)
A person who helps people with legal problems.
Example:Parmer has no lawyer to help him.