Susan Smith seeks parole after nearly 30 years for drowning her children

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two children in 1994, is seeking parole after nearly 30 years in prison. She will testify virtually before a parole board, which requires a simple majority to approve her release. Smith's case gained national attention when she initially claimed her children were kidnapped. She later confessed to the crime, leading to a life sentence. Since then, she has faced multiple disciplinary actions while incarcerated. As of now, public opinion is largely against her release, with only six out of 471 letters to the parole board supporting her. Her ex-husband and former prosecutor plan to oppose her parole during the hearing.