Susan Smith Denied Parole After 30 Years

Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994, has been denied parole after serving 30 years of her life sentence. During the hearing, she expressed deep remorse, stating, "I know what I did was horrible and I would give anything so I could change it." David Smith, the father of the children, opposed her release, arguing that 30 years in prison is insufficient punishment for the deaths of their sons. Only six out of 471 public letters sent to the parole board supported her release. To secure parole, a simple majority of the seven-member board would have had to vote in her favor. Smith's case highlights ongoing debates about justice and the complexities surrounding her actions and mental health at the time of the crime.