Susan Smith seeks parole after 30 years for drowning her children

Susan Smith will request parole from a South Carolina board on Wednesday, marking her first attempt for freedom after serving 30 years for the 1994 drowning of her two sons. She is currently serving a life sentence. Smith, 53, was convicted of murder after rolling her car into a lake with her children inside. Her ex-husband and the original prosecutor will argue against her release during the hearing, which will be conducted via video link. Under South Carolina law, Smith is eligible for parole every two years. However, the likelihood of parole is low, especially for first-time hearings and in high-profile cases like hers.