Two Mothers in Trouble After Daughters Die

May 13, 2026, 18:45
CanadaSociety

Introduction

Police in Florida and Canada are taking two mothers to court. Their young daughters died.

Main Body

In Florida, Rosette Pierrecius is 32 years old. Her four-year-old daughter fell into a pool. The girl stayed under the water for nine minutes. Rosette said other children watched the girl. But a video shows Rosette used her phone. She also drank alcohol. In Toronto, a 37-year-old woman is in jail. Her 22-month-old daughter died. The father called 911. Doctors tried to help the baby, but she died at the hospital. Police are still looking for more information. They want to know why the baby died. They are checking the mother's life and history.

Conclusion

Judges will now look at both cases. Police are finishing their work.

Learning

The 'Age' Pattern

In English, we describe people's ages in two main ways. Look at these examples from the text:

  1. The Sentence Way →\rightarrow Rosette Pierrecius is 32 years old. (Subject + is + number + years old)

  2. The Description Way →\rightarrow A 37-year-old woman. (Number + year-old + person)

Crucial Difference: When we use the age as a 'label' before the person (like a 37-year-old woman), we do not add an 's' to 'year'.

  • Correct: She is 32 years old. ✓\checkmark
  • Correct: She is a 32-year-old woman. ✓\checkmark
  • Wrong: She is a 32-years-old woman. ×\times

Vocabulary Learning

court
a place where judges decide on legal matters
Example:The court will decide if the mother is responsible.
pool
a small body of water for swimming
Example:The child fell into a pool.
water
a clear liquid that people drink
Example:She stayed under the water for nine minutes.
video
a recording of moving pictures
Example:A video shows the mother using her phone.
phone
a device used to talk
Example:She used her phone to call for help.
alcohol
a drink that can make people drunk
Example:She drank alcohol before she went to the pool.
jail
a place where criminals are kept
Example:The mother was in jail in Toronto.
hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:The baby died at the hospital.
police
people who enforce the law
Example:Police are looking for more information.
information
facts or details
Example:They want to know why the baby died.
life
the state of being alive
Example:They are checking the mother's life and history.
history
past events
Example:They are checking the mother's history.
judge
a person who decides in court
Example:Judges will look at both cases.