Susan Smith to face parole board after 30 years for children's murders

Susan Smith, 53, is set for a parole hearing after serving 30 years for the 1994 murders of her two children. She was convicted in 1995 but avoided the death penalty. Smith will appear before a parole board via video from prison. She is eligible for parole every two years under state law. Parole in South Carolina is rare, granted only about eight percent of the time. A two-thirds vote from board members is needed for approval, and opposition from prosecutors or victims' families can impact the decision.