Susan Smith Seeks Parole After 30 Years

Susan Smith, who was convicted of murdering her two sons in 1994 by drowning them in a lake, has been denied parole. The parole board unanimously decided to keep Smith, now 53, incarcerated, despite her emotional plea for forgiveness during the hearing. Smith had initially fabricated a story about a carjacking by a Black man to cover up the crime, which drew national attention and outrage. Her ex-husband and the father of the boys, David Smith, along with other opponents, argued against her release, emphasizing the premeditated nature of her actions. Smith's case has been notorious, partly due to her false racial accusation, and she is eligible for parole hearings every two years. Prosecutors argue that she killed her sons to pursue a relationship with a man who did not want children.