Susan Smith seeks parole after 30 years for drowning her children

Susan Smith, 53, has requested parole for the first time after serving 30 years for drowning her two young sons in 1994. The South Carolina parole board unanimously denied her request, citing opposition from the victims' family and prosecutors. During the hearing, Smith expressed remorse and appealed to her Christian faith, stating that God has forgiven her. However, the board noted the serious nature of her crime and the lack of support for her release from the victims' family. Smith's case gained national attention in the 1990s when she falsely claimed her children were kidnapped. Her actions led to significant public trauma and scrutiny, and she remains in prison under a life sentence.