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Welcome to QuickTale English. In June 2010, 7-year-old Kyron Horman showed his science project at school, smiled for a photo, and then disappeared forever.

In todays video we explore one of the most famous cold cases in Oregon history. How can a child vanish from a school full of people? We look at the timeline of that morning, the massive police search, and the questions that remain unanswered today.

This story is written for A2/B1 English learners. It is a great way to practice past tenses and vocabulary related to news and crime.

Why watch this video from QuickTale English

Grammar Focus. Practice the Past Continuous (was shining, was showing) and the Present Perfect for ongoing events (has worked, has organized).

Vocabulary Building. Learn terms like "disappearance," "investigation," "suspect," and "cold case."

Listening Practice. Improve your comprehension with a serious, well-paced narrative about a real-world event.

Key Phrases and Terms used in the story

To vanish without a trace
To be marked absent
A massive search operation
To bring someone home


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