Susan Smith denied parole after 30 years for drowning her sons in South Carolina

Susan Smith, 53, was denied parole at her first hearing after serving 30 years for the murder of her two sons. The parole board unanimously decided she should remain in prison, despite her claims of remorse and requests for mercy. Smith gained notoriety in 1994 when she falsely claimed a carjacker kidnapped her sons. Investigators later found that she had drowned them by rolling her car into a lake. Her case drew significant media attention and public outrage. During the hearing, family members of the victims opposed her release, emphasizing the lasting impact of her actions. Smith is eligible for another parole hearing in two years, but the board's decision reflects the challenges of securing parole in high-profile cases.