Susan Smith seeks parole after 30 years for drowning her children

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994, will request parole on Wednesday after serving 30 years of her life sentence. Under South Carolina law, she is eligible for a hearing every two years. Smith, now 53, will present her case via video link. Her ex-husband and the original prosecutor will argue against her release. Parole in South Carolina is rarely granted, especially for first-time hearings and high-profile cases. Smith gained notoriety after falsely claiming her children were kidnapped. She later confessed to the crime, which drew significant media attention. Her case remains controversial, with strong opposition from the victims' family.