Susan Smith seeks parole after 30 years for drowning her children

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994, will ask a South Carolina parole board for her release on Wednesday. She has served 30 years of a life sentence and is eligible for parole hearings every two years. Smith, now 53, will present her case via video link from prison. Her ex-husband and the original prosecutor will argue against her release. Parole in South Carolina is rarely granted, especially in high-profile cases like hers. Smith gained national attention after claiming her children were kidnapped, while they were actually in her submerged car. Her confession revealed she intentionally drove into a lake. The boys' tragic deaths and her subsequent trial drew significant media coverage.