In a parole board hearing, Susan Smith, who was convicted of killing her two young sons 30 years ago, was denied release. She made a tearful plea for release, admitting her crime was horrible and expressing remorse for her actions. However, her ex-husband, David Smith, urged the board to deny her request, emphasizing that she had purposely meant to end the lives of their sons. Smith has a history of disciplinary issues in prison, including drug violations and inappropriate relationships with guards. Her attorney argued that she had suffered from serious depression since childhood, leading to the tragic events. Despite this, the prosecution argued against her release, citing her selfish nature. Prosecutors sought the death penalty but she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. In her attempt to be released, Smith claimed to have changed while in prison, overcoming mental health stigmas and seeking treatment for her depression. Despite expressing remorse and claiming to have found forgiveness from God, the parole board unanimously decided she was not ready to rejoin society.
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Parole denied for Susan Smith, woman who killed her two children in drowning incident 30 years ago
