Susan Smith Faces Parole Hearing After 30 Years

Susan Smith, convicted in 1995 for the murder of her two young sons, will face a parole hearing this Wednesday, marking her first opportunity for parole after nearly 30 years in prison. Smith's case remains notorious; she originally lied about a carjacking involving a Black man before admitting to drowning her sons in John D. Long Lake. Legal experts believe her chances of parole are slim due to the gravity of her crimes, with public sentiment largely against her release. Smith's ex-husband, David Smith, plans to attend the hearing to advocate against her parole, highlighting the emotional impact of her actions. The parole board in South Carolina grants parole in only 8% of cases, with high-profile offenders like Smith having even lower chances, especially when opposed by victims' families. Prosecutors argue that Smith has shown more concern for her own circumstances than for the suffering she caused her children and their family.