Man Kills Grandfather in Green Township

Introduction

Police arrested a 22-year-old man. He killed his 69-year-old grandfather.

Main Body

A woman found Alexander Metcalf dead in his house. He had a rope around his neck. His grandson, Elijah Ray McCulloch, was not there, but his phone was. McCulloch ran away. Schools in the area closed for safety. Police used dogs to find him in the woods. He told police he killed his grandfather with a belt. McCulloch went to court. His lawyer said he has no other crimes. The lawyer also said McCulloch has a mental illness. The judge said he must pay $2 million to leave jail.

Conclusion

The man is now in jail and waits for his next court date.

Learning

πŸ—οΈ The 'Past Story' Secret

In this story, almost every action uses the -ed ending. This is how we talk about things that are finished.

Look at the pattern:

  • Arrest β†’\rightarrow Arrested
  • Kill β†’\rightarrow Killed
  • Close β†’\rightarrow Closed
  • Use β†’\rightarrow Used

The 'Odd' Ones (Irregular): Some words don't follow the rule. You must memorize these because they are common:

  • Find β†’\rightarrow Found
  • Run β†’\rightarrow Ran
  • Go β†’\rightarrow Went
  • Tell β†’\rightarrow Told

Quick Tip for A2: If you see a person's name followed by an -ed word (e.g., McCulloch ran or Police used), you are reading a story about the past.

Vocabulary Learning

man (n.)
an adult male person
Example:The man in the red hat waved at me.
kills (v.)
to cause death of someone or something
Example:The hunter kills the deer.
grandfather (n.)
the father of one's parent
Example:My grandfather tells stories.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police arrived quickly.
arrested (v.)
taken into custody by police
Example:He was arrested for theft.
killed (v.)
caused someone or something to die
Example:The accident killed ten people.
woman (n.)
an adult female person
Example:The woman bought a new dress.
found (v.)
discovered something
Example:She found her keys on the table.
dead (adj.)
no longer alive
Example:The dead bird lay on the grass.
house (n.)
a building for living
Example:They moved into a new house.
rope (n.)
a strong string used for tying
Example:He tied the rope around the tree.
neck (n.)
the part of the body below the head
Example:She has a scar on her neck.
grandson (n.)
the son of one's child
Example:His grandson loves to play.
phone (n.)
a device used for calling
Example:She answered the phone.
ran (v.)
moved quickly on foot
Example:He ran to catch the bus.
away (adv.)
not present or not here
Example:She went away for a week.
schools (n.)
places where children learn
Example:The schools closed for holidays.
area (n.)
a region or part of a place
Example:The area is known for parks.
closed (adj.)
shut, not open
Example:The store is closed on Sundays.
safety (n.)
condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety is important in the lab.
dogs (n.)
domesticated animals that bark
Example:Dogs love to play fetch.
woods (n.)
an area covered with trees
Example:They walked through the woods.
told (v.)
informed someone about something
Example:He told me the news.
belt (n.)
a strap worn around the waist
Example:She wore a leather belt.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:He went to court.
lawyer (n.)
a person who practices law
Example:The lawyer defended him.
crimes (n.)
illegal acts
Example:The crimes were recorded.
mental (adj.)
related to the mind or thinking
Example:Mental health matters.
illness (n.)
a disease or sickness
Example:The illness spread quickly.
judge (n.)
a person who decides legal cases
Example:The judge gave a verdict.
must (modal verb)
indicates necessity or obligation
Example:You must finish your homework.
pay (v.)
give money for goods or services
Example:They pay their rent on time.
million (n.)
a number equal to one thousand thousand
Example:He won a million dollars.
leave (v.)
go away from a place
Example:She will leave early.
jail (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to jail.
waits (v.)
remains in one place until something happens
Example:She waits for the bus.
next (adj.)
following in order or time
Example:The next train is arriving.
date (n.)
a particular day or appointment
Example:They set a date for the meeting.
green (adj.)
having the color of grass or leaves
Example:The grass is green.
township (n.)
a small town or district
Example:The township has a library.