Martin Butler Goes to Prison

May 13, 2026, 11:28
UKSociety

Introduction

Martin Butler lived in London. He sold drugs. Now he is in prison because he hurt many women a long time ago.

Main Body

Three women, Laura, Lauren, and Mary, worked together. Laura used the internet in 2018 to find other victims. Many people answered her. Then Mary told the police about Butler. Butler used his house to trick young people. He gave them drugs and alcohol. He hurt Mary in 1988. He hurt Laura and Lauren in the 1990s. These women felt very sad for many years. Some could not leave their homes or work. They are happy that the judge said Butler is guilty, but they still feel pain. Now they help each other.

Conclusion

Martin Butler is in prison for a long time. A TV show called 'Do You Know This Man?' tells their story.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

In this story, we see how to change a basic action word to show it happened before.

The Pattern: Most words just need an -ed at the end.

  • Live β†’\rightarrow Lived*
  • Work β†’\rightarrow Worked*
  • Answer β†’\rightarrow Answered*
  • Use β†’\rightarrow Used*

The Rule-Breakers (Irregular): Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Sell β†’\rightarrow Sold*
  • Tell β†’\rightarrow Told*
  • Feel β†’\rightarrow Felt*

Quick Look: Time Markers When we use these past words, we often add a time to be clear:

  • "...a long time ago"
  • "In 2018"
  • "In the 1990s"

Vocabulary Learning

prison
A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:He is in prison for a long time.
judge
A person who decides cases in court.
Example:The judge said Butler was guilty.
police
People who keep law and order.
Example:Mary told the police about Butler.
victims
People who are hurt or harmed.
Example:Laura used the internet to find other victims.
alcohol
A drink that can make people feel drunk.
Example:He gave them drugs and alcohol.
internet
A global network of computers that lets people share information.
Example:Laura used the internet to find other victims.
homes
Places where people live.
Example:Some could not leave their homes.
help
To give support or aid to someone.
Example:They help each other.
happy
Feeling joy or satisfaction.
Example:They are happy that the judge said Butler is guilty.
pain
Physical or emotional discomfort.
Example:They still feel pain.