Susan Smith seeks parole 30 years after killing her two sons in South Carolina

Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two sons in 1994, is seeking parole after serving 30 years of her life sentence. She will present her case to a parole board via video link, while her ex-husband and the original prosecutor oppose her release. Smith's crime involved rolling her car into a lake with her sons inside, a case that drew national attention. She initially claimed a carjacking, but later confessed. Under South Carolina law, she is eligible for parole hearings every two years. Parole is rarely granted in South Carolina, especially for high-profile cases like Smith's. A two-thirds vote from the board is required for her release, and opposition from victims' families typically decreases the chances of parole.