Susan Smith to face parole hearing 30 years after drowning her sons in South Carolina

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994, is set for her first parole hearing on November 20, 2024, after serving 30 years in prison. Prosecutor Tommy Pope, who helped convict her, believes the jury intended for her to serve a life sentence. Smith's ex-husband, David Smith, and Pope plan to attend the hearing to oppose her release. David Smith expressed concerns that Susan Smith has not changed and continues to seek attention. Reports indicate she has not secured any character witnesses to support her parole. The parole board will not announce its decision during the hearing but will do so later on its website. Smith's past disciplinary issues in prison, including inappropriate relationships with guards, have raised further doubts about her eligibility for parole.