Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning her two sons

Susan Smith, who drowned her two sons 30 years ago, was denied parole on Wednesday. The seven-member panel voted unanimously against her release after she appeared via video link from prison. Smith expressed remorse for her actions but acknowledged her troubled prison record. Smith's ex-husband, David Smith, opposed her parole, stating that her time served was insufficient. He emphasized that her actions were intentional and not a tragic mistake. He plans to continue opposing her parole in the future. Smith was convicted of murder in 1995 after initially claiming her children were kidnapped. Her attorney argued she has changed and sought treatment for mental health issues, but the panel found her past actions and prison behavior concerning.