Thirty years after the tragic incident involving Susan Smith, the South Carolina killer mom who drowned her two children, she is now preparing for a parole hearing. This upcoming hearing has sparked mixed emotions, as the father of her slain sons, David Smith, is reportedly advocating to keep her in prison.
In a recent statement, David expressed his ongoing fight for justice for his sons, Michael and Alexander, who were just 3 and 14 months old when they tragically lost their lives. He emphasized that he is determined to ensure that their memory is not forgotten and that justice is served.
The heartbreaking event unfolded in October 1994 when Susan Smith, then 22 years old, strapped her young sons into the back seat of her car and deliberately let it roll into a lake in Union, South Carolina. She callously watched as the car filled with water, ultimately leading to the drowning of her innocent children.
Initially, Susan had falsely claimed that a Black man had carjacked her and kidnapped the boys, leading to a nationwide search for the alleged abductor. However, after nine days, she confessed to the heinous crime, revealing the truth behind the tragic loss of her sons.
David Smith expressed his profound grief over the fact that he never had the chance to bid farewell to his beloved sons, as their bodies remained submerged in the water for an extended period before being discovered.
Now 53 years old, Susan Smith was sentenced to life in prison in 1995 for the murders of Michael and Alexander. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services has scheduled her parole hearing for November 20, reigniting discussions about the possibility of her release.
As the parole hearing approaches, the community remains divided on whether Susan Smith should be granted a second chance at freedom after committing such a heinous crime. The emotional impact of this tragic event continues to resonate, reminding everyone of the devastating consequences of her actions.
