Susan Smith eligible for parole 30 years after killing her two children

cnn.com — November 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM UTC

Susan Smith, who killed her two young children in 1994 by pushing her car into a lake, is eligible for parole after serving 30 years of her life sentence. Her case drew significant media attention and public outrage at the time. Smith's parole hearing is set for Wednesday, with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services noting that most violent offenders are rarely granted parole. Over 360 messages opposing her release have been received, with many from victims' advocates. In recent months, Smith faced disciplinary charges for communicating with a documentary filmmaker, which violated prison rules. The parole board will decide her fate, with both the children's father and the lead prosecutor from her trial opposing her release.

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