Susan Smith Faces Parole Board 30 Years After Drowning Her Sons

The high-profile case of Susan Smith, who murdered her children in 1994, returns to the spotlight as she seeks parole.

Smith was sentenced to life in prison in 1995 for the murder of her two young sons, Michael and Alex, whom she drowned by driving her car into a lake.
Her initial claim of a carjacking by a Black man drew widespread media attention and racial tensions before her confession.
The parole hearing is set for November 20, with Smith appearing via videoconference and needing a two-thirds majority for release.
Smith's time in prison has been marked by disciplinary issues, including drug use and inappropriate relationships with prison staff.
Her case continues to captivate public interest, reflecting broader societal fascinations with crime and deviant behavior.